Rochdale Grooming Trial Collapses Over Juror WhatsApp Group
A major grooming gang trial in Rochdale has collapsed after jurors created a WhatsApp group to discuss the case, breaching strict legal protocols and forcing a retrial.
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Brit dies in Cape Verde holiday brawl after chair attack
A 25-year-old British man from London died after being struck with a chair during a violent altercation involving ten locals in Cape Verde's Santa Maria tourist area.
Ex-Tory Councillor Admits 48 Sex Offences Against Ex-Wife
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his ex-wife over 13 years. The case involves multiple other men facing related charges.
Former Councillor Admits Decade of Drugging and Raping Ex-Wife
Philip Young, 49, pleaded guilty to 48 offences including 11 counts of rape and administering substances to stupefy his ex-wife Joanne over more than ten years.
Philadelphia Sues Over Slavery Exhibit Removal
The city of Philadelphia has initiated legal action against federal authorities after the National Park Service removed a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park.
Five Arrested After Indiana Judge Shooting
Five individuals have been arrested across Indiana and Kentucky in connection with the shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steve Meyer and his wife Kim at their Lafayette home.
Ex-MMA Fighter Accused of Raping Barron Trump's Friend
A former MMA fighter on trial for allegedly raping a friend of Barron Trump destroyed an air fryer in a jealous outburst after hearing her call the US President's son 'sweetheart', a London court heard.
Ex-Councillor Admits Drugging and Abusing Wife Over 13 Years
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, has pleaded guilty to 48 charges including rape, administering substances, and voyeurism against his wife Joanne over a 13-year period.
Former NFL Player Murdered at LA Homeless Camp
Kevin Johnson, 55, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders, was discovered dead with blunt head trauma and stab wounds at a Willowbrook homeless encampment.
Ryan Wedding Arrested Over Serious Allegations
Ryan Wedding has been arrested by authorities following serious allegations. The case is under investigation, with details emerging about the circumstances.
Man Denies Anger Over Barron Trump Call in London Rape Case
A Russian man accused of rape in London has denied being angry about a FaceTime call from Barron Trump to the alleged victim, as detailed in court proceedings at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Teens Accused of Murder in Kent Seafront Attack
A court hears how a 49-year-old electrician was chased and beaten to death with rocks on the Isle of Sheppey after meeting a teenage girl, with witnesses describing the horrific assault.
Trial: Baby's 47 Rib Fractures and Brain Injury Alleged
A Stafford Crown Court murder trial hears a five-week-old baby died with catastrophic brain injuries and 47 rib fractures allegedly inflicted by parents.
Mother Conspired With Drugs Lord To Murder Ex-Husband
Paris Wilson, 35, allegedly helped plot the murder of her ex-husband Danny Cahalane in exchange for money and because she felt he 'deserved' to get hurt, Winchester Crown Court heard.
Driver Admits Killing Teen After Dubai Prison Release
A driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Marcus Fakana, 19, in a car crash in Tottenham, just months after Fakana was freed from a Dubai prison for a holiday romance offence.
Murder Case: Paternity of Unborn Baby Questioned in Manhunt
A man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her new partner may have fathered her unborn child, relatives claim, as police search intensifies.
Historic Speedway Bikes Stolen from US Train, Reward Offered
Three legendary speedway motorcycles, including a 1914 Zenith and two 1930 Rudge bikes, were stolen from a train carriage in the US. Owners OBM Motorcycles are offering a substantial reward for information leading to their recovery.
Brit Dies in Cape Verde Bar Brawl After Being Hit by Chair
Dean Taylor, a 25-year-old British tourist, has died after being struck with a chair during a mass altercation involving ten locals in Santa Maria, Cape Verde.
Teacher Murders Partner, Buries Body, Hosts His Mother
Fiona Beal, a primary school teacher, stabbed her partner Nicholas Billingham to death, buried his body in their garden, then invited his unsuspecting mother for a casual Christmas drink while maintaining an elaborate web of lies.
Anti-Corruption Squads Sent to UK Prisons Over Guard Scandals
Specialist units are being strengthened in UK prisons to combat a rising tide of illicit relationships between female prison officers and inmates, with dozens of cases reported since 2021.
Sutton TikTok Blind Date Event Descends into Chaos
A viral TikTok-organised 'blind date' event in Sutton, south London, spiralled into disorder as hundreds of teenagers clashed with police, leading to a dispersal order and online rumours.
Smuggler Jailed 10 Years for Lorry Immigration and Cocaine
Ibrahim Sollaku from Southampton has been sentenced to a decade in prison after admitting to smuggling five men into the UK in a lorry and possessing cocaine with intent to supply.
St Pancras Station Assault: Police Release CCTV
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following a reported sexual assault on an escalator at St Pancras International station in London.
Gore Video Fanatic Detained for Bus Stop Murder of Gran
Jala Debella, 24, who had a fixation on violent online content, has been detained indefinitely after fatally stabbing 66-year-old Anita Mukhey 18 times at a north London bus stop in a random attack.
Kerala Woman Arrested After Man's Suicide Over Viral Video
A woman in Kerala has been charged with abetment of suicide after a man she accused of harassment in a viral video died. The case has reignited debates on women's safety and online justice in India.
Driver Admits Killing Teen Freed from Dubai Jail in Crash
Marwaan Mohamed Huseen pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after crashing BMW during Met Police pursuit, killing Marcus Fakana months after his Dubai release.
Man Freed from Decades in Helsinki Basement
An 80-year-old man has been freed from a windowless basement in Helsinki where he lived without basic facilities for decades. Police are investigating potential offences.
Travel Agent's Fraud: Cancelled Flights, Pocketed Refunds
Sydney travel agent Zahra Rachid defrauded eight customers by cancelling their flights and keeping refunds totalling over $77,000. She avoided additional jail time despite not repaying victims.
York Thug Jailed for Handbag Robbery on Pensioner
Daniel Bell, 32, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for violently robbing an 84-year-old woman outside Marks & Spencer in York, leaving her with head injuries.
Medical Report 'Imminent' in Donaldson Court Case
A medical report on Lady Eleanor Donaldson is imminent, a court has been told, as the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife on historical sex offence charges faces further delay.
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