The Gruesome History of 'Death by a Thousand Cuts'
Explore the brutal history of Lingchi, the execution method known as 'slow slicing' or 'death by a thousand cuts', banned in China in 1905. Discover its use for treason and heinous crimes.
Category : Sentencing
Prison tutor admits misconduct over inmate relationship
Melissa Murphy, 48, pleaded guilty to misconduct after an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Chelmsford. Discover the full details of the case and its implications.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine sentenced to 3 months in prison
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his supervised release terms. Read the full details of the court's decision and the rapper's claims of ongoing threats.
Man fined for fat-shaming neighbour in Warrington
Aaron Quinn, 33, fined £80 plus surcharge after calling neighbour 'fat'. Court hears of 'sustained incident' leading to restraining order. Read the full story.
Vet jailed for life after killing love rival in car park
A wealthy vet's dangerous obsession ended in murder after a years-long stalking campaign. Read the shocking details of the crime and the trial that followed.
Kathleen Folbigg to Wed After Pardon and $2M Compensation
Kathleen Folbigg, pardoned after 20 years for her children's deaths, is engaged to childhood friend Bob Muir. Discover her journey to freedom and the ongoing fight for adequate compensation.
Killer convicted after Gloucester stabbing spree
Kane Kotwica found guilty of murdering Matthew Cainey in a drug-fuelled attack. Armed police swoop captured on dramatic bodycam footage. Read the full story.
Wealthy woman's racist DUI bribe attempt caught on camera
Madison Williams, 29, offered police $15,000 and cited her race to avoid arrest. Months later, she caused a crash injuring a family. Read the shocking details.
Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3-month prison sentence
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been handed a three-month prison term for violating his supervised release. Discover the details of the case and the judge's stern warning.
Drunk driver jailed after Buckie nightclub crash
Christopher Parry, over three times the limit, mounted a pavement and injured four people outside a nightclub. He has been jailed for four years and banned from driving. Read the full court report.
Supreme Court rejects Conor McGregor's appeal in civil case
Ireland's Supreme Court has refused to hear appeals from Conor McGregor and James Lawrence, upholding a €250k damages award for Nikita Hand. Read her powerful statement on justice and healing.
Gran's funeral wake horror: attacked by pregnant stranger
A 65-year-old grandmother suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung after an unprovoked assault at a funeral. Her attacker, 22 weeks pregnant, received a suspended sentence. Read the victim's shocking story.
Man fined £100 for fat-shaming neighbour in row
Aaron Quinn, 33, ordered to pay compensation after insulting mother-of-two Sarah Allen about her weight during a neighbour dispute. Read the full court details.
Knifeman jailed for 11 years after Kennington Tube attack
Nicholas Orlando Green has been sentenced to 11 years for a horrific unprovoked stabbing at Kennington Underground station. Two victims suffered multiple wounds. Read the full court details.
Audio of 911 call in Brian Thompson murder case released
A crucial 911 call recording that led to an arrest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has been made public. Listen to the evidence.
Student jailed for 90 days over chicken 'rescue'
A California student is sentenced to 90 days in jail and a £80,000 fine for breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story on the controversial animal rights case.
Undertaker avoids prison for child abuse images
Gary Williams, 45, was found with hundreds of child abuse and necrophilia images. He received a suspended sentence at Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full details.
Tube station knifeman jailed for 11-year sentence
Nicholas Orlando Green sentenced to 11 years for stabbing two men at Kennington Tube. The victims describe life-altering physical and psychological injuries. Read the full court report.
Sycamore Gap tree vandals jailed for over four years
Two men have been jailed for illegally felling the iconic Sycamore Gap tree. Discover the full story of the crime, investigation, and the hope for its future regrowth.
TikTok prankster jailed for biting shop attack
Gavin Davies, a TikToker with 31k followers, launched a violent assault in a Merthyr Tydfil shop. He bit a shopper's nose and was sentenced to 20 months. Read the full shocking details.
Families of crash victims ask for driver not to be prosecuted
Families of four girls killed in a California speeding crash ask prosecutors to drop the case against the teen driver, calling it a 'horrible accident'. Read the full story.
Activist jailed for 60 days after stealing chickens
Zoe Rosenberg, 23, sentenced to jail and $100k restitution for taking four chickens from a Perdue farm. Her defence argued it was a rescue from cruelty. Read the full story.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Beckenham Sainsbury's attack
Demiesh Williams admits manslaughter for the fatal beating of Andrew Clark outside a Beckenham supermarket. He will be sentenced in December. Read the full details.
Matthias Schoenaerts gets six-month prison sentence for driving
Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts, star of the upcoming Supergirl film, has been sentenced to six months in prison and a €4,000 fine for repeated driving offences. Read the full details of the court ruling.
Ex-teacher beat neighbour black and blue in guttering row
A retired teacher has been given a suspended sentence after forcing his way into his neighbour's home and launching a sustained assault over a dispute about guttering. Read the full court details.
Summer camp leader Jon Ruben pleads guilty to 17 offences
Jon Ruben, 76, pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually abusing boys at a Leicestershire summer camp. He will be sentenced in February. Read the full court details.
Drug Kingpin ‘Asia’s El Chapo’ Gets 16-Year Prison Sentence
Australian court sentences Tse Chi Lop, the 'Asia's El Chapo' drug cartel leader, to 16 years. Discover the details of the extradition deal and the global syndicate's reach.
Man in clown mask with chainsaw convicted after residents tackle him
A 35-year-old man who terrorised a New York neighbourhood wearing a clown mask and wielding a chainsaw has been found guilty on felony charges. Read the full story of the confrontation and conviction.
Joanna Dennehy's 12-word motive for three murders
Joanna Dennehy, one of only four UK women with a whole life order, chillingly explained her murder spree in 12 words. Discover the full story behind the Cambridgeshire ditch killer.
Man in clown mask with chainsaw convicted in New York
A 35-year-old man has been found guilty of felony charges after a terrifying incident where he menaced a neighbourhood wearing a clown mask and wielding a chainsaw. Read the full details of the conviction.
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