Child snatch plot suspect posed as secret agent, US says
US prosecutors say Valerie Hayes, extradited from Scotland, posed as a secret agent and faked her death in a plot to kidnap five children and kill their parents in Virginia.
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Trans woman jailed for false rape claims against men
Khloe Simmonds, 26, was jailed for eight counts of perverting the course of justice over false rape allegations made between 2018 and 2026.
Julius Matera inquest: suspects named as silence wall crumbles
An inquest into the death of Julius Matera, whose body was found in Salford, has named three suspects. A wall of silence may now be crumbling, reports say.
Trans woman jailed for false rape allegations
Khloe Simmonds, 26, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years for eight counts of perverting the course of justice over false rape allegations made between 2018 and 2026.
Joey Barton to remain in prison for six more months
Joey Barton will stay in prison until March 8 next year after his trial for grievous bodily harm with intent was adjourned at Liverpool Crown Court.
Ashlyn Nassif blames father for $150m loan fraud role
Ashlyn Nassif, daughter of fugitive developer Jean Nassif, pleaded guilty to falsifying documents for a $150m Westpac loan, telling a Sydney court her father pressured her.
Justice system failing women as revenge porn victim forced into hiding
A revenge porn victim says the justice system repeatedly failed her after her abuser dodged jail. The Record View argues too many women in Scotland live in fear while abusers remain free.
Judge backs Pentagon in Stars and Stripes journalist firings
A federal judge has refused to block the Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes journalists, ruling their dismissal likely did not violate First Amendment rights.
Lindsay Clancy mistrial declared after jury deadlocks
A mistrial has been declared in the case of Lindsay Clancy after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict over the deaths of her three children.
Scotsman jailed for burning cars in Belfast riot after Southport stabbings
Reece Dunnett, 25, from Dunfermline, was jailed for 27 months after admitting rioting and criminal damage during disorder in south Belfast in August 2024.
Woman drove Lamborghini at 143mph before fatal crash
Humaira Batool, 22, drove a hired Lamborghini at up to 143mph on the M62 before a fatal fireball crash killed passenger Mohammed Shaan Hussain, a court heard.
Ticehurst killer told Tinder match 'I'm sorry I murdered her'
Daniel Billings called a woman he met on Tinder two hours after murdering Molly Ticehurst, saying 'I'm sorry I murdered her', a court has heard.
Woman dies after police chase crash with teen driver in Stratford
Karen Joseph, 62, died after a car driven by Roman Kalas, 19, crashed into her during a police pursuit in Stratford-upon-Avon. Kalas also died at the scene.
Ex-pardon attorney sues DoJ over firing in Gibson case
Elizabeth Oyer, former US pardon attorney, filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing the DoJ of unlawfully firing her after she refused to recommend restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights.
Man guilty of attempted murder after shooting boy in head
Tanzir Ali, 27, of Sheffield, was found guilty of attempted murder for shooting a 16-year-old boy in the head in London Road, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
Levi Bellfield refuses DNA sample in prison row
Serial killer Levi Bellfield refused to give a DNA sample to investigators probing the murders of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan after his solicitor was blocked from attending.
Putin's nuclear bomber commander shot in head and abdomen
Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich is in critical condition after being shot twice outside a private residence in the Engels district of Saratov Oblast, Russia.
Father murdered sex worker, daughter helped dump body in canal
John Anslow, 65, was found guilty of murdering Chereiss Bailey, 36, while his daughter Hayley-marie Ferguson was convicted for her role in disposing of the body in a canal.
Ex-officer guilty of raping woman in hotel room
Former Merseyside Police officer Ryan Theaker has been convicted of rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration after a harrowing hotel room attack in Liverpool.
Four in court over baby found stabbed to death in Sheffield
Four people charged with murdering Baby S, found with 33 wounds from 15 stabbings in Sheffield, appear at Crown Court on Thursday.
Watch Robbery Accused Claims He Was Threatened
A man accused of robbing a fashion designer of his £137,000 diamond-encrusted Richard Mille watch in Mayfair says he was threatened with being “set on fire” if he did not take part.
Lindsay Clancy trial: jury fails to reach verdict again
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial failed to reach a unanimous verdict for a second time. Deliberations will resume Thursday for a sixth day.
Teens sentenced after illegal bike crash left dad-of-seven injured
Two 16-year-old boys have been sentenced after a dad-of-seven was hit by an illegal bike in Thornaby, leaving him with life-changing injuries and requiring hospital care.
Mother pleads guilty to murdering baby son in custody row
Madeline Daly, 36, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for shooting her 11-month-old son Basil Stoner in the face during a police standoff in New Mexico, saying it was 'worth it' to stop the father getting custody.
Couple 'stranded' at airport on golden wedding anniversary
A pensioner's dream holiday to mark her 50th wedding anniversary ended in 'anger and frustration' after she and her husband were left stranded at Tivat Airport by easyJet.
Killer admits stabbing friend after grandmother murder
Daniel Levy, 48, pleaded guilty to the New Year's Eve murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, at his Vauxhall flat – his second killing after his grandmother's death in 2000.
Lehrmann trial jury may face questions about prior case knowledge
Jurors in Bruce Lehrmann's Queensland rape trial could be questioned about prior knowledge of him and the case, as the prosecution seeks a section 47 inquiry under the Jury Act.
Hadley admits homophobic slur against Jones in court
Ray Hadley told a Sydney court he used a homophobic slur and derogatory names about Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew a secret $4m contract offer for the breakfast slot.
Judge dismisses Lizzo stylist lawsuit claims
A federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit against Lizzo's production company brought by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels, citing insufficient evidence of workplace hostility or disability discrimination.
Man in 40s found dead in Collyhurst; police investigate
A man in his 40s was found dead in Collyhurst, north Manchester, after police responded to a concern for welfare. Greater Manchester Police believe there are no suspicious circumstances, but enquiries are ongoing.
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