Cult Leader and Wife Groomed Girl for Decade, Court Told
Cult leader William Kamm, 76, and his wife Sandra Mathison allegedly groomed a young girl for a decade to bear 45 children in a post-apocalyptic world. Trial begins in Sydney.
Category : Courts
Ransom Note Says Nancy Guthrie Died, Kidnappers Didn't Mean to Kill
A ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says the 84-year-old died shortly after being kidnapped; her daughter Savannah Guthrie pleads for help, offering $1.1m reward.
Murder inquiry after body found in search for missing girl, 14
Police have launched a murder investigation after a body believed to be missing 14-year-old Lilly was found in Duffryn Park, Blaina, south Wales, on Monday night.
US Supreme Court Ends Cisco-Falun Gong Lawsuit
The US Supreme Court ruled against Falun Gong members, ending a lawsuit that accused Cisco of aiding China's surveillance, further limiting the Alien Tort Statute's reach.
Court Artist Captures Australia's Notorious Mushroom Lady Case
Courtroom artist Anita Lester discusses her sketches of mushroom murder trial defendant Erin Patterson and the emotional challenges of the job.
Parents banned from Florida county after leaving baby on beach
A healthcare executive and her husband avoided prosecution for leaving their six-month-old alone on a Florida beach, agreeing to fines, community service, and a ban from Walton County.
Man jailed 12 years for attempted rape of girl on train
Abdulmanon Aliev, 50, was sentenced to 12 years for attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl on a London-bound train from Southend in June 2023.
Manslaughter Probe After Two Children Die in Hot Car in France
A manslaughter investigation has been launched after two children, aged 2 and 4, were found dead in a car in Carpentras, France, as temperatures reached 40C.
Woman's Body Found in Public Toilet Near Banbury Cross
Woman's body found in public toilet near Banbury Cross, Oxfordshire. Police investigate unexplained death.
Ex-Police Officer's Court Outburst Shocks Double Murder Trial
Former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon pleads not guilty to double murder, accuses police and prosecutors of corruption in court outburst.
Gun Used to Murder Teen Ellis Cox Used in Two Prior Shootings
Two years after Ellis Cox was fatally shot in Liverpool, police reveal the gun was used in two earlier shootings. The weapon remains missing, and a £40,000 reward is offered for information.
Couple Deny Murder of Toddler with 21 Broken Bones
A couple are on trial for the murder of two-year-old Isabelle Welsh, who suffered 21 broken bones and was allegedly sexually assaulted before her death in Thornaby, Teesside.
Two 'Wives' in Bitter Fight Over £1.8m Fortune May Get Nothing
A court heard that the £1.8m estate of bigamous millionaire James Dinsdale may now have a 'negative' value, leaving two women who claim to be his widows with nothing after depleting assets.
FIFA bans Paraguay commentator for World Cup on-air rant
FIFA has revoked the accreditation of Paraguayan commentator Jorge 'Chipi' Vera after he launched a profanity-laced on-air attack during Paraguay's World Cup win over Turkey, targeting the referee and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Man Stabbed to Death in South London Identified, Six Arrested
Kamahl Cameron-Williams, 31, was fatally stabbed on Westow Hill in Crystal Palace. Six people have been arrested, with two in custody and four released on bail.
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling £400,000
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling £400,310.65 from the party between 2010 and 2022.
Peter Murrell Shows No Reaction as He Is Jailed for Embezzlement
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell showed no reaction as he was sentenced to five years and three months in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh for embezzling over £400,000 from the party.
Two Boys and Man Face Murder Trial for Gino Robb
Two teenage boys and a man will face trial next year charged with murdering 25-year-old Gino Robb in a knife attack on Shields Road, Byker.
Murder Probe After Body Found in Wales Park in Search for Missing Girl
A murder investigation has been launched after a body believed to be that of missing 14-year-old Lilly was found in Duffryn Park, Blaina, Wales on June 22.
Second Boy Charged with Murder of Teen in South London
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of Jamal Coombes, 17, in Battersea, south-west London. He will appear at Ealing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Former SNP chief jailed for embezzling £400,000
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling £400,000 from the party over a 12-year period.
Le Creuset buys flagged SNP embezzlement by Murrell
Peter Murrell embezzled £400,310.65 from the SNP, with purchases from Le Creuset among the red flags. He admitted the crime last month.
Ex-SNP Chief Murrell Jailed for Five Years for Embezzlement
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling over £400,000 from the party over 12 years.
Burglar booted down woman's door, put in headlock by sons
Elliott Sutherland, 23, kicked in a 72-year-old woman's door in Liscard to steal an e-bike, but was restrained in a headlock by her sons. He received a suspended sentence.
Bedford Train Crash: 8 Critical, 53 Hospitalised
Eight people remain in critical condition after two trains collided near Elstow, Bedfordshire, on June 19, hospitalising over 100. The driver, Shaun Burton, 60, died.
Mother of Murdered Joanne Penney Addresses Killers in Court
The mother of Joanne Penney, shot dead on a doorstep, delivered a powerful statement as six people were sentenced for her murder linked to organised crime.
Putin's Personal Enemy Dies After Eating Poisonous Mushrooms
Grigory Nekhoroshev, the journalist who exposed Putin's affair with gymnast Alina Kabaeva, died at 69 after eating poisonous mushrooms he foraged from his yard in Riga, Latvia.
Truck driver jailed 20 years for teen girlfriend murder
Mohammed Azim, 41, used his recovery truck to crush 19-year-old Lily Whitehouse against a lamppost after she visited their baby in hospital. Jailed for life with minimum 20 years.
Man in 20s found dead at Lancaster park
A man in his 20s was found unresponsive at Williamson Park in Lancaster on June 19 and pronounced dead at the scene. Police do not suspect foul play.
Guardian Removes Article After Factual Inaccuracies
The Guardian has removed an article after internal review found factual inaccuracies, upholding editorial standards and trust.
Page 77 of 97