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Solicitor jailed for sexually abusing clients
Former solicitor Richard Masters receives 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting multiple female clients after gaining their trust through legal proceedings.
Solicitor struck off for client sexual assault
A criminal defence solicitor has been banned from practising after a disciplinary tribunal found he sexually assaulted a vulnerable defendant he was representing, demanding 'favours' in exchange for legal services.
Jewish man arrested over Star of David necklace protest
Shocking video reveals Metropolitan Police arresting Jewish lawyer Gideon Falter after pro-Palestine demonstrators claimed his Star of David necklace was 'antagonistic' during central London protest.
Venables solicitor charged with 1990s fraud
A prominent solicitor who represented Jon Venables during the James Bulger murder trial has been charged with fraud offences dating back to the 1990s, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the legal professional.
Lawyers face death and rape threats in shocking report
Disturbing new findings reveal lawyers across Britain are receiving violent threats including death threats and rape threats, forcing many to install panic buttons and security cameras.
Solicitor suspended for 'terrible mother' Facebook post
Bernadette Gonzales, a family law solicitor, has been suspended for 18 months after posting confidential and derogatory comments about a client on social media, in a stunning breach of professional conduct.
Solicitor General's Family Targeted in Glasgow Break-In
The family of Scotland's top law officer, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, was subjected to a terrifying home invasion in Glasgow. Masked assailants forced their way into the property, stealing a luxury vehicle in a targeted attack that has sent shock
Solicitor Jailed for Swindling £80k from Vulnerable Client
A corrupt solicitor from Greater Manchester has been sentenced to prison after callously stealing £80,000 from an elderly and vulnerable client, a court heard.
Lawyer fined for using AI to fake court citations
A solicitor in New South Wales faces severe penalties, including a hefty fine and costs order, for submitting AI-generated fake legal authorities in a court case, marking an Australian first for such misconduct.
UK police arrest activists in pre-emptive protest crackdown
Metropolitan Police make pre-emptive arrests, including of a solicitor, to prevent a planned Defend Our Juries protest. Critics decry the move as an assault on democratic rights.
Cruel owner jailed for neglecting husky in squalid conditions
A woman from Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced after her emaciated husky, Shadow, was discovered in a squalid cage, suffering from severe neglect and overgrown nails.
Businessman jailed 14 years for rape and upskirting crimes
A wealthy UK businessman has been sentenced to 14 years for a campaign of sexual terror, including rape and upskirting. Read the full details of this disturbing case from Southwark Crown Court.
Holiday rep jailed for £40k benefits fraud scam
A former holiday rep who swindled over £40,000 in benefits by claiming she was too ill to work has been jailed after being caught living a double life in Turkey. Read the full story of her deception.
Headteacher jailed for wrench attack on deputy in affair rage
A married headteacher's affair with a deputy head ended in a savage assault with a wrench after she tried to end it. Read the shocking court details of betrayal and violence in a UK school.
Illegal immigrant jailed for £1.5m property fraud scam
Exclusive: How a failed asylum seeker brazenly sold homes he didn't own, funding a lavish lifestyle of supercars and luxury watches before justice caught up.
City Lawyer Struck Off For Falsifying Timesheets
A high-flying solicitor at a prestigious London law firm has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found he fabricated hundreds of work hours to fraudulently secure a partnership promotion.
British Nan Jailed in Dubai for Defending Daughter
A British grandmother is facing a nightmare in Dubai after being imprisoned for defending her daughter from a group of men. Learn the shocking details of her ordeal and the family's desperate fight for her freedom.
Headteacher jailed for hammer attack on love rival
A primary school headteacher has been sentenced to 14 years for a premeditated hammer attack on her partner's ex-wife, a shocking crime of passion that unfolded in a Staffordshire school car park.
British grandmother jailed in Turkey over lost passport
A British grandmother's dream holiday in Turkey turned into a nightmare after she was arrested and thrown into a police cell for losing her passport. Read her shocking story of bureaucratic chaos and a desperate fight for freedom.
Three Police Officers Jailed for Corrupt Conspiracy
Three Cleveland Police officers have been sentenced to prison for a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, following a major investigation into their corrupt conduct.
British Mum Fights Spanish Justice for Daughter's Freedom
Exclusive: UK mother in desperate legal battle to overturn 'unjust' conviction of daughter, 24, jailed in Spain for a crime she insists she didn't commit.
Jealous Headteacher Jailed for Brutal Hammer Attack
A primary school headteacher has been sentenced to 14 years for a brutal hammer attack on her deputy head, driven by professional envy and a warped obsession.
Prison Officer Jailed For Romance With Inmate
A female prison officer from Nottinghamshire has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars after a clandestine affair with a convicted criminal she was meant to be guarding at HMP Lowdham Grange.
Brit tourist faces 5 years in Turkish jail over Erdogan comment
A UK tourist's holiday nightmare unfolds in Antalya as he is arrested and faces severe jail time over a Facebook comment deemed insulting to Turkey's leader, highlighting strict laws for foreigners.
Butcher jailed for selling pet meat from filthy shop
A butcher who ran a 'horrific' operation selling cheap pet meat for human consumption from a shop littered with animal carcasses and faeces has been jailed. Read the full investigation.
Love Island star jailed for savage parking space attack
Former Love Island contestant Tom Walsh has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for a vicious assault that left a man with life-changing injuries following a row over a parking space at a Sainsbury's in Kent.
Love Island Star Jailed for Stalking Ex-Girlfriend
Former Love Island contestant Adam Collard has been sentenced to 26 weeks in prison after a terrifying campaign of stalking and online abuse against his ex-partner, mother-of-two Laura Armstrong.
Mother jailed for murder of son, 7, as body remains missing
Rebecca Haro has been sentenced to life for the murder of her seven-year-old son, Emmanuel. The boy's body has never been found, in a case that has shocked the nation.
Thief's sick Facebook brag after robbing dying man
A callous thief who bragged about robbing a terminally ill man in a shocking Facebook post has been jailed. The victim's family speaks out on their trauma.
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