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US Women Criminalised for Pregnancy Outcomes

Groundbreaking research exposes how hundreds of American women face criminal charges for pregnancy-related incidents, with devastating consequences for maternal healthcare.

Trump Prosecuted Over Comey Firing in Obstruction Case

In an unprecedented legal move, the US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for the 2017 firing of FBI Director James Comey, alleging obstruction of justice.

Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan

Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.

Democrats Worry Trump Prosecutions Alienating Voters

Senior Democratic strategists warn that the multiple criminal cases against Donald Trump could backfire spectacularly, alienating moderate voters concerned about perceived political weaponisation of the justice system.

Prosecutors drop death penalty in mafia murder case

Prosecutors abruptly drop death penalty against alleged mafia associate Luigi Mangione in high-profile Tampa murder case, citing lack of evidence. Former AG Pam Bondi and NY Mayor Eric Adams involved.

SAS Veteran: End 'Endless Pursuit' of Soldiers

A decorated former SAS commander demands an immediate halt to the relentless investigations into UK veterans for their actions during the Northern Ireland Troubles, branding it a politically-motivated 'witch-hunt'.

Trump Brands Prosecutors 'Treasonous' in Free Speech Rant

In a fiery speech, Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on US prosecutors, branding them 'fascists' and 'communists' for pursuing cases against him, claiming it's a violation of free speech. The former president made the comments while endorsing Char

SAS Veterans Arrested in Afghan Murder Investigation

Two decorated SAS veterans have been apprehended by Ministry of Defence police on suspicion of murder, following a years-long investigation into the death of an Afghan man during a 2011 raid. The case, now with the Crown Prosecution Service, threatens to

Ex-Paratrooper on Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings

A former British soldier in his seventies stands trial for the murders of two men and attempted murders of four others on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in The Troubles.

Bloody Sunday Soldier Faces Trial 50 Years On

Fifty years after the Bloody Sunday massacre, a former British soldier, known only as Soldier F, stands trial for the murders of James Wray and William McKinney in Derry. The historic case reopens one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles.

CPS drops China espionage case against two men

The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued its case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, accused of spying for China, citing insufficient evidence. The case collapses amid heightened UK-China tensions.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

UK Activists Charged with Terror Offences Over Protests

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised terrorism-related charges against activists from Palestine Action, marking a significant escalation in the UK's response to the group's direct-action protests against Israeli defence company Elbit Systems.

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.

Barry Morphew Freed: Murder Charges Dropped in Wife Case

Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, has been released from jail after prosecutors shockingly dropped all charges. The case, which began with her disappearance on Mother's Day 2020, collapses due to a lack of evidence.

CPS warns of prosecutions for UK protest extremism

The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.

Trump Ally Wants UK Officials Prosecuted Over Leaks

A senior US Republican and Trump confidant has demanded the criminal prosecution of British civil servants involved in leaking diplomatic cables, causing a major transatlantic row and raising concerns about foreign interference in UK justice.

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