Gang rape convictions quashed in NSW Supreme Court
Two men will face a retrial and a third is acquitted after their gang rape convictions were overturned on appeal. The case relates to a 2022 bucks party in Newcastle. Read the latest.
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Trump pardons ex-Honduran president after Stone lobbying
Donald Trump has pardoned and freed former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving 45 years for drug trafficking, following a lobbying campaign by Roger Stone. Read the full story.
Man freed after 30 years on death row in Louisiana
Jimmie Duncan released after 30 years on death row as forensic evidence in murder case deemed 'scientifically indefensible'. Read the shocking details of this wrongful conviction.
Masterson Appeals Rape Conviction Citing Legal Errors
That '70s Show star Danny Masterson files habeas corpus petition claiming prosecutorial misconduct and inadequate defence led to wrongful conviction. Read the latest developments.
Murder case reopened 17 years after child testimony
Amanda Lewis's first-degree murder conviction for drowning her daughter is being reconsidered after 17 years. Discover the shocking new developments in this controversial case.
Footballer Quincy Promes faces extradition on drug charges
Spartak Moscow forward Quincy Promes confronts extradition from UAE to Netherlands over cocaine smuggling allegations and separate assault conviction, in a dramatic fall from grace for the international footballer.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Trump Appeals Hush Money Felony Conviction
Former US President Donald Trump has formally appealed his criminal conviction in the New York hush money case, challenging the historic verdict that made him the first ex-president convicted of felonies.
Man freed after 13 years for wrongful conviction
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been released after 13 years behind bars for a robbery conviction that has now been quashed by the Court of Appeal in a landmark miscarriage of justice case.
Albanian drug dealer wins UK deportation appeal
An Albanian drug dealer convicted of running a cannabis farm has successfully avoided deportation after a judge ruled he showed genuine remorse and had learned his lesson, sparking debate about UK immigration decisions.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
Ex-AFL Star Cox Jailed for Drug-Fuelled Double Manslaughter
Exclusive investigation reveals how former Collingwood AFL player Shannon Cox's life spiralled from professional football success to methamphetamine addiction and a fatal crash that killed two women, leading to his current imprisonment for manslaughter.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
Tony Mokbel launches new bid to overturn convictions
In a dramatic courtroom development, convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has launched a new legal offensive to challenge his extensive criminal convictions, arguing procedural irregularities in his original prosecution.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
Five arguments challenging Lucy Letby's conviction
Exclusive examination of the controversial case as campaigners question the evidence that convicted neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven babies.
UK Worst in Europe for Drug Prices, Says Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly accuses the UK of having Europe's most challenging drug pricing system, threatening patient access to new medicines like Mounjaro amid ongoing NHS negotiations.
Exclusive Footage: Inside a Colombian Narco-Submarine
Exclusive video evidence reveals the sophisticated, cramped, and perilous world of narco-submarines used by Colombian cartels to transport tonnes of cocaine across the ocean to global markets.
The Real-Life 'Candy Man' Doctor Who Hooked a Generation
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
Ukrainian gets life sentence for Bali drug lab
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Indonesian court for running a sophisticated crystal methamphetamine laboratory from a rented villa in Bali, marking a severe crackdown on the island's drug trade.
NHS Drug Pricing: The Art of the Deal Saving Millions
Exclusive insight into how NHS England's shrewd negotiation tactics secure massive discounts on vital medicines, from cancer treatments to rare disease drugs, ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.
Two Men Charged with Murder After Teenager's Death
Greater Manchester Police have charged two men with murder and drugs offences following the death of 18-year-old Alex Rodda. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Cocaine Alligator Found in New Orleans Drug Bust
A missing alligator from a Chilean zoo is discovered in a New Orleans drug den, revealing a shocking international wildlife and narcotics trafficking operation.
Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil
The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.
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