Mississippi man freed after 22-year wrongful conviction
A Mississippi man has been freed after spending 22 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. New evidence revealed flaws in the original investigation.
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IPP Prisoners Still Jailed Years After Sentence Abolition
A damning report highlights how thousands of prisoners under the abolished IPP sentences remain incarcerated, with many denied parole despite serving beyond their minimum terms.
Bailiffs chase wrong woman over council tax error
A woman is battling to clear her name after bailiffs threatened her over unpaid council tax – for a property she's never even lived in. The shocking error has left her fearing for her credit score and reputation.
Surrey Police apologises for wrongful family accusation
Surrey Police has issued an apology after mistakenly accusing a family of involvement in a crime that occurred in Devon, causing distress and confusion.
Vigilante killer begs mercy after torturing innocent dad
A self-styled paedophile hunter who tortured and killed an innocent man wrongly accused of child abuse begs for leniency in court.
UK businessman faces life sentence in Dubai
The family of Ryan Cornelius, a British businessman imprisoned in Dubai for 15 years, is pleading with the UK Foreign Office to secure his release amid concerns over his deteriorating health and alleged unfair trial.
CPS drops wrongful assault case in Epping
The Crown Prosecution Service has withdrawn charges against Dean Smith, who was falsely accused of assaulting a Home Office immigration officer during a raid in Essex.
Life sentence for Winchester murderer
A Winchester man has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific murder of a woman, with the judge describing the crime as 'exceptionally brutal'.
Mexican Marine Wrongly Detained by ICE
A Mexican national and former US Marine was mistakenly detained by ICE despite his military service and pending citizenship application, sparking outrage and legal action.
Woman cleared after biting attacker’s tongue in self-defence
A South Korean woman wrongfully convicted for biting her alleged attacker’s tongue has received an official apology and compensation after a prolonged legal battle.
Chicago Teen Wrongly Sent to Guantánamo Bay
A Chicago teenager was mistakenly sent to Guantánamo Bay after being falsely accused of terrorism, according to a shocking new investigation.
Spanish family detained over Trump sign mix-up
A Spanish-speaking family was wrongfully detained by Atlanta police after a neighbour mistook a pro-Trump sign for a distress signal, sparking outrage and calls for better cultural sensitivity training.
Habibur Masum gets life for mother-of-three's murder
Habibur Masum has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of a mother-of-three in a shocking case that has gripped the nation. Read the full story here.
Doctors sued over patient death at music bingo
A tragic incident at a music bingo event has led to a lawsuit against doctors, raising questions about medical negligence and patient safety.
United Airlines pilot sues over wrongful dismissal linked to alcoholism
A former United Airlines pilot alleges he was wrongfully dismissed after his alcoholism, triggered by a concussion, led to failed alcohol tests. The lawsuit sheds light on aviation safety and employee rights.
Miners win 40-year battle for justice over strike arrests
After 40 years of struggle, former miners and their families celebrate a landmark ruling that acknowledges wrongful arrests during the 1984-85 strikes.
Widow reveals shocking MRI death details
The grieving wife of a man who died in a horrific MRI machine incident has shared harrowing details of his final moments and levelled shocking accusations.
Liberian men seek justice after 16 years of wrongful US detention
Three Liberian men, falsely accused of terrorism in the US, continue their fight for justice after being wrongfully detained for 16 years.
13th wrongful conviction overturned in corrupt cop scandal
Victims of Britain's most corrupt police officer are calling for urgent legal changes after judges quashed the 13th wrongful conviction linked to his misconduct.
Final Stockwell Six member cleared after 50 years
The last of the 'Stockwell Six' has been exonerated after being wrongfully convicted in a 1972 case involving corrupt police. This marks the end of a five-decade fight for justice.
Stockwell Six convictions overturned after 50 years
Three members of the 'Stockwell Six' have finally had their names cleared after being wrongfully convicted in a notorious 1972 case involving corrupt police officer Derek Ridgewell.
Stockwell Six convictions quashed after 50 years
The Court of Appeal quashes wrongful convictions of the 'Stockwell Six', exposing corrupt policing by disgraced officer Derek Ridgewell.
Turkish opposition leader İmamoğlu jailed
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent critic of President Erdoğan, has been sentenced to prison in a case widely seen as politically motivated. The ruling sparks fears of further erosion of Turkey’s democratic institutions.
Innocent 'Beast of Birkenhead' wins £1.3M payout
Peter Sullivan, wrongfully convicted and dubbed the 'Beast of Birkenhead', is in line for a £1.3 million compensation payout after his conviction was overturned following new evidence.
Man wrongly jailed 17 years finally freed
A man wrongfully convicted of rape and robbery has been exonerated after 17 years behind bars, with DNA evidence proving his innocence.
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