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British gran's 13-year death row fight in Bali

Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her desperate battle against the death sentence in Indonesia 13 years after being convicted of drug trafficking.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt Resigns Crown in Shock Move

In a stunning turn of events, Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has stepped down from her position, citing mental health concerns and personal values alignment. The unexpected resignation has sent shockwaves through the pageant community.

Florida death penalty now requires only 8-4 jury vote

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a radical change to Florida's death penalty system, allowing capital punishment with just 8-4 jury recommendations, sparking immediate legal challenges and human rights concerns.

Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.

Tennessee executes Byron Black after 33 years

Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.

Las Vegas tourist hit with £1,800 smoking fine

A British holidaymaker's Las Vegas getaway turned into a financial nightmare after being slapped with a staggering $2,300 fine for smoking in a Rio Hotel room. Discover how hotels are cracking down on smoking violations and how to avoid costly penalties.

Florida executes 76-year-old for 1986 murder

Richard Barry Randolph has been executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, ending a 38-year legal battle that saw multiple appeals and stays of execution.

Ruth Ellis grandchildren demand posthumous pardon

The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.

Ruth Ellis's family seeks posthumous pardon

The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in the UK, are launching a fresh bid for a posthumous pardon, arguing her case was marred by injustice and deserves modern reconsideration.

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