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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M6 Crash: Overturned Car Sparks Major Delays Near Birmingham
A serious crash involving an overturned vehicle has closed lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing four-mile queues and 55-minute delays. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Chauvin requests new trial in George Floyd murder conviction
Former police officer Derek Chauvin, serving 22.5 years for murdering George Floyd, files for a new trial alleging false testimony and juror misconduct. Read the latest on this landmark case.
Prosecutors drop 1993 murder retry after conviction overturned
Prosecutors in New York have abandoned efforts to retry James Pugh for a 1993 murder, admitting they cannot meet the burden of proof after 30 years. The victim's daughter says the justice system has failed.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Brian Walshe trial begins in wife's murder case
Opening statements start in the trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his wife Ana. Walshe has pleaded guilty to misleading police and disposing of her remains, but denies murder. Follow the latest.
Couple guilty of estate agent murder in fake viewing plot
Akeem Wiggins and Elsa Segura convicted for luring estate agent Monique Baugh to fake home viewing where she was abducted and murdered. Justice served after six-year wait.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival 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.
M5 chaos: Overturned van causes 5-mile delays
An overturned van on the M5 northbound has caused 5 miles of congestion and 60-minute delays during Thursday's rush hour. Three lanes remain closed. Expect normal traffic by 1pm.
M5 chaos: 90-minute delays after van overturns
Drivers face 90-minute delays and five-mile queues on the M5 after a van overturned, closing three lanes. Follow live updates on this breaking story.
Woman avoids murder conviction after stabbing husband
Danielle Redlick married her mother's boyfriend after her death, then stabbed him. She claimed self-defence and was convicted only of evidence tampering. Read the shocking details.
Life sentence for fatal attack on grandmother
Keonte Gathron faces life in prison for the murder of 88-year-old Yik Oi Huang. The case shocked San Francisco's Asian community. Read the full story.
North Dakota Supreme Court Revives Abortion Ban
North Dakota's Supreme Court has reinstated a near-total abortion ban, making it a felony for doctors. Learn about the legal battle and its impact on healthcare access.
Sandy Shaw: From teen witness to inmate's journey
Sandy Shaw survived a triple murder at 13, witnessed another shooting at 14, then faced murder charges herself at 15. Now 54, she shares her story of trauma, injustice and ultimate redemption.
Three Murder Convictions Referred to Appeal
Three men convicted of murdering Abdul Hafidah in 2016 could be freed after their cases were referred to the Court of Appeal over concerns about gang evidence. Read the latest developments.
M60 Crash: Overturned Vehicle Stops Traffic in Rush Hour
An overturned vehicle on the M60 clockwise near J25 has caused 3-mile tailbacks and halted all traffic. Emergency services are on the scene. Check for updates.
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.
A30 Devon closed for hours after serious crash
The A30 in Devon is shut westbound after a vehicle overturned. Police expect closure to last hours. Diversions are in place. Avoid the area.
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.
Man guilty of murdering pensioner for shopping
Peter Augustine, 59, convicted for the murder and robbery of 87-year-old John Mackey in North London. The violent attack occurred after the victim visited a local Co-op. Read the full story.
White Supremacist Linked Man Guilty of Campsite Murder
A Montana jury convicts Daren Christopher Abbey for the brutal murder of Dustin Kjersem at a campsite. The killing was initially mistaken for a bear attack. Read the full story.
Pastor guilty of missionary wife murder in Angola
Shocking conviction of American pastor Jackie Shroyer for the brutal murder of his wife during their religious mission in Angola reveals dark secrets behind the missionary facade.
Greg Lynn: Manslaughter Charges Possible if Appeal Succeeds
As convicted murderer Greg Lynn prepares to appeal his High Country killings conviction, legal authorities reveal manslaughter charges could be reconsidered if his conviction is overturned. Explore the potential legal scenarios in this developing case.
Father and Son Charged in Arizona Double Murder
Christopher and Parker Scholtes face first-degree murder charges after the grisly discovery of two women's bodies in an Arizona home, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Kennedy cousin's murder conviction overturned
The decades-long legal saga continues as Michael Skakel, relative of the Kennedy dynasty, has his conviction overturned in the brutal 1975 murder of teenager Martha Moxley, reigniting one of America's most infamous cold cases.
Judge halts deportation after conviction overturned
In a dramatic legal turnaround, Subu Vedam wins reprieve from ICE detention as US court rules overturned conviction invalidates deportation grounds, sparking immigration policy debate.
Erin Patterson appeals mushroom murder convictions
The Australian woman convicted of murdering three people with a lethal mushroom lunch files appeal against her guilty verdicts, claiming insufficient evidence.
Killer loses appeal after murdering girlfriend's brother
Jordan Cook, who brutally murdered his girlfriend's brother after being called 'pathetic', has failed in his bid to reduce his life sentence at the Court of Appeal.
Mother's agony as teen killers' convictions overturned
Exclusive: Heartbroken mother speaks out after Court of Appeal quashes convictions of teens who stabbed her 16-year-old son to death with zombie knife at house party
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