Director Faces Jail Over Apprentice's Tragic Death
A construction boss admitted health and safety failures after apprentice Chloe Bidwell, 18, was killed by falling plasterboard. Sentencing is set for April. Read the full report.
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Doctor jailed for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry
Dr Salvador Plasencia receives a 2.5-year prison sentence for illegally providing ketamine to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry, before his overdose death. Read the full court details.
Safety volunteer charged in fatal Utah protest shooting
A safety volunteer has been charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a 'No Kings' protester in Salt Lake City. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry
Dr Salvador Plasencia sentenced to two and a half years for distributing ketamine to the late Friends star. Read the full story and victim impact statement.
Doctor sentenced over ketamine death of Matthew Perry
A California doctor has been sentenced to prison for illegally selling ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry. Read the full details of the case and the charges against others involved.
Chauvin requests new trial in George Floyd murder conviction
Former police officer Derek Chauvin, serving 22.5 years for murdering George Floyd, files for a new trial alleging false testimony and juror misconduct. Read the latest on this landmark case.
Drivers jailed for fatal 111mph race on A70 near Ayr
Two drivers have been convicted after a high-speed race at 111mph led to a fatal crash, killing Shona McKinlay. Read the full court details and family's reaction.
Southport triple killer faces decades in solitary confinement
Axel Rudakubana, jailed for the Southport dance class murders, could spend 52 years in isolation after attacking a prison guard. Read the shocking details of his life behind bars.
Officer's Tears in Court Over Friend's Murder
A Florida police officer broke down describing the moment his best friend was shot. The killer's death penalty trial hears emotional testimony. Read the full story.
Prosecutors drop 1993 murder retry after conviction overturned
Prosecutors in New York have abandoned efforts to retry James Pugh for a 1993 murder, admitting they cannot meet the burden of proof after 30 years. The victim's daughter says the justice system has failed.
Jury trials to be scrapped for minor criminal cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.
Saudi Student Convicted of Rape in Portsmouth
Waleed Alharbi found guilty of rape and attempted rape after meeting victim at Astoria nightclub. Portsmouth Crown Court hears harrowing details. Sentencing set for December 9.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
US Marine recruiter sentenced for stabbing girl, 11
Ricardo Perez Castillo sentenced to 40 years after breaking into a home and stabbing an 11-year-old girl. He begged for forgiveness in court, claiming he had 'found God'.
Iran sentences Jafar Panahi to prison while he wins awards
Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda' as his latest film wins awards in New York. His lawyer vows to appeal.
Award-winning director Panahi gets prison sentence
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi receives a one-year prison sentence and travel ban for 'propaganda'. His lawyer confirms they will appeal. Read the full story.
Lammy unveils justice reforms including judge-only trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including judge-only trials for theft and burglary. Read the full plan for swift justice.
Man publicly executed in Afghan stadium, 12th since Taliban return
A man convicted of a multiple murder was publicly executed in eastern Afghanistan, marking the 12th such execution since the Taliban regained power. The UN condemns the act as 'inhumane'.
Botched gas chamber execution changed US law
The harrowing execution of serial killer Jimmy Lee Gray in a Mississippi gas chamber, where he died banging his head against a steel pole, led to the abolition of the method. Read the full story.
Russia's Chessboard Killer: 64-Victim Obsession Revealed
Alexander Pichushkin, a chess prodigy turned serial killer, aimed to murder 64 people, one for each square on a chessboard. Discover the chilling story behind his crimes and recent confessions.
Teenager jailed for 17 years over doctor's murder
A remorseless teenager who stabbed Dr Ashley Gordon to death has been sentenced to 17 years in jail. His family gasped as the sentence was handed down. Read the full story.
Army 'hero' killed in beer garden argument over food
A former British Army Regimental Sergeant Major died from internal injuries after being pushed in a pub garden row over chicken wings. His friend has been jailed for manslaughter.
Man jailed for killing ex-sergeant in pub chicken wing row
A man has been sentenced to over four years for the manslaughter of a retired army sergeant major after a drunken argument over chicken wings in a Lancashire pub. Read the full tragic story.
Mangione's attorneys challenge evidence ahead of trial
Luigi Mangione's defence seeks to suppress his journal and a 3D-printed gun as his pre-trial hearing begins, days before the anniversary of Brian Thompson's murder. Follow the latest developments.
Women fined for taxi fare dodge after social media brag
Two women from Bournemouth have been ordered to pay £200 after boasting on social media about dodging a taxi fare. The court heard the driver has stopped night work due to anxiety. Read the full story.
Liverpool parade car attack: 134 injured, driver pleads guilty
Paul Doyle, 54, has pleaded guilty to a horrific car attack on a Liverpool FC victory parade crowd, injuring 134 people. Read the full story of the shocking incident and the upcoming sentencing.
PTSD diagnosis may see parade attacker avoid prison
Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool trophy parade crowds, may be sent to a secure hospital instead of jail after a PTSD diagnosis. Read the latest on the shocking case.
Truck driver jailed over faulty brake school bus crash
A truck driver has been sentenced to over 12 years for crashing into a school bus, seriously injuring 10 students. He admitted knowing his brakes were faulty. Read the full report.
Child molester jailed after bizarre hypnosis claims
Natalie Wolf, formerly Ryan Haley, sentenced to 3.5 years for sexually abusing a teenager. The defendant claimed jury was hypnotised in extraordinary court outburst. Read the full story.
Learner driver kills couple in Utah wrong-way crash
A young couple died in a horrific wrong-way crash in Utah when a learner driver under influence collided with their vehicle. Two lives lost in preventable tragedy. Don't drink and drive.
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