Scotland Crime: Abuse, Attack, Guilty, Crash Round-Up
Domestic abuser torches flat, police officers mowed down, DJ convicted of abuse, delivery driver attacked by racist mob, driver admits fatal crash — Tuesday's Scottish crime round-up.
Category : Courts
Ex-FCC Officials Warn of Chilling Message in ABC License Review
Former FCC officials from both parties warn that the agency's review of ABC broadcast licenses sends a chilling message to broadcasters, calling it unprecedented and unconstitutional.
Witness: Lincoln Memorial Pool Already Damaged
A witness in the case against former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn testified that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was already damaged before his alleged actions, undermining the felony charge.
James Desborough guilty of double murder of homeless men
James Desborough, fanatic of TV show Dexter, found guilty of murdering Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, dismembering their bodies in Cornwall woods.
James Desborough Guilty of Triple Murder as Dexter Fan
James Desborough, a fan of TV serial killer Dexter, has been found guilty of murdering two men and dismembering their bodies, plus killing his cellmate.
Woman dies after falling on wine glass at party
Ilda Beatriz Goyochea died after falling on a wine glass at a dinner party. Her family suspect foul play as two friends remain in custody and a judge orders arrest.
East Kilbride man jailed for 18,000 child abuse images
Dominic Dalgleish, 24, was jailed for two years after police found 17,078 photos and 1,139 videos of child abuse hidden at his East Kilbride home.
Brit's last words before murder in Florida: 'My time's up'
Sonia Exelby messaged a friend 'My time's up' before she was killed in Florida. Dwain Hall faces murder and kidnapping charges. Her family remembers her gentle soul.
Jack Shepherd admits attacking woman with tongs
Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court to violently assaulting a woman, including attacking her with barbecue tongs.
Tate Extradition Hearing Delayed by Appeal
Andrew Tate's next extradition hearing has been postponed after his legal team filed a last-minute appeal, extending his detention in Romania.
J&J $5bn Talc Cancer Lawsuit Settlement
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5bn to settle about 40,000 lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer, while denying wrongdoing.
Inquest into Seaton Carew drowning deaths of two rescuers
An inquest into the deaths of two men who drowned rescuing a child at Seaton Carew beach has opened. Wayne Taylor and Ian Pascoe entered the water but never resurfaced.
Law student granted bail over intercepted bomb
A law student charged with possession of explosives after a bomb was intercepted near the Irish border has been granted bail.
Funeral director Robert Bush 'cruel conman' victims compare to Auschwitz
A grieving daughter said the horrors at Robert Bush's funeral parlour made her think of 'bodies found in Auschwitz'. Bush, 48, faces sentencing for 67 offences over 12 years.
Dog Owner's Relief as Pet Avoids Death Sentence
A Coatbridge dog owner was acquitted under the Dangerous Dogs Act after her boxer-pitbull cross bit a neighbour. The jury took 10 minutes to clear her, sparing Bud from destruction.
Mother suffocated son, 9, before taking own life
Tasmin Paterson, 31, suffocated her nine-year-old son Hudson before taking her own life, an inquest in Cornwall has heard.
Cordina pleads not guilty to assault outside station
Welsh boxer and former world champion Joe Cordina pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault by beating outside a Cardiff petrol station. A trial is scheduled for October 13.
Bodies of Five Infants Found in French Home
French authorities have launched an inquiry after the remains of five infants were discovered in a home in Orange, south-east France, following a case of pregnancy denial.
Robert Bush sentencing resumes at Hull Crown Court
Funeral director Robert Bush faces day two of sentencing at Hull Crown Court after admitting 67 offences including preventing lawful burial and theft from charities.
Richard Hammond Fined for Speeding in Porsche and Bentley
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond was fined £999 after being caught speeding in a Porsche and a Bentley just 20 days apart in Herefordshire, receiving seven penalty points.
Murphy charged with attempted murder after Neston incident
A 47-year-old man charged with attempted murder after a 52-year-old man hit by car in Neston. Police appeal for a cyclist and white Fiat 500 driver.
Richard Hammond Fined for Speeding Twice in 3 Weeks
Former Top Gear star Richard Hammond was fined £999 after being caught speeding twice in less than a month, in a Porsche and a Bentley, at Telford Magistrates' Court.
Ann Widdecombe Funeral Update: New Details Released
Buckfast Abbey confirms it is working with Ann Widdecombe's family to finalise funeral arrangements after her tragic death earlier this month from a hammer attack.
Neston dad's children pay tribute at helicopter crash inquest
Ron Hughes, 65, from Neston, and his wife Diane died in a mid-air helicopter crash on Australia's Gold Coast in January 2023; their children paid tribute at the inquest.
Pakistani criminal avoids deportation over daughter mental health
A Pakistani criminal has won a human rights case to stay in Britain because of his teenage daughter's mental health, with a tribunal ruling deportation would be unduly harsh.
Three dead in ‘horrific’ south Sydney crash after police welfare check
Three dead in Sydney crash after man fled police welfare check; Audi hit Toyota at high speed in Sans Souci.
East Kilbride Student Shared Child Abuse Videos
Jack Mathewson, 23, of Colonsay, admitted downloading 55 child abuse photos and 272 videos, distributing 21 videos to others via Telegram and Snapchat.
Paedophile caught again by undercover cop after US jail
Szuhel Lee, jailed in the US for child sex, was caught again by an undercover cop and found with hundreds of indecent images. He got 27 months.
Supreme Court Deputy President Urges Judges to Be 'On Their Guard' Over Expert Evidence
Supreme Court deputy president warns judges to be cautious with expert evidence and improve scientific literacy to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Ex-Olympic swimming coach branded 'monster' by victims
Convicted paedophile George Gibney labelled a 'monster' by victims after being found guilty of indecently assaulting four girls and attempted rape of a 12-year-old.
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