Category : Sentencing


Lawyer arrested for alleged cruise ship assault

A Florida lawyer, Phillip Ortiz, faces battery charges after allegedly attacking a 67-year-old man on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. The victim was hospitalised. Read the full report.

Gardener faces life for paralysing teacher lover

Robert Easom, 56, has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm after breaking his partner's neck. Trudi Burgess, 57, is now tetraplegic and requires constant care. Her family speaks out.

Dangerous biker jailed after police drone chase

Anthony Mitchell, 33, performed wheelies to evade police stingers on the A548. A police drone filmed his dangerous driving before his own dog bit him. Read the full court details.

Sandy Shaw: From teen witness to inmate's journey

Sandy Shaw survived a triple murder at 13, witnessed another shooting at 14, then faced murder charges herself at 15. Now 54, she shares her story of trauma, injustice and ultimate redemption.

Sister Demands Justice Reform After Brother's Death

Jade Akoum reveals how her brother Yousef Makki's background was 'weaponised' in court after his fatal stabbing. She calls for urgent criminal justice system reforms to protect working-class victims.

Cheer Mom Gets 26 Years for Sex with Teen

A Louisiana mother, Leeann Yammarino, 45, has been sentenced to over a quarter of a century in prison for sexual offences involving teenage boys, including her daughter's 14-year-old classmate.

Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested before prison sentence

Brazil's federal police have arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro preemptively, days before his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt was due to begin. Discover the full story.

20-Year Sentence in Surfers' Murder Case

A Mexican woman receives a 20-year prison sentence for her role in the violent robbery and murder of two Australian surfers and their American friend. Read the full story.

First Sentence in Mexico Surf Trip Murders

A single mother is the first person sentenced for her role in the alleged murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Mexico. Read the full story.

Florida's 17th execution of 2025 set for lethal injection

Richard Barry Randolph faces lethal injection for the 1988 murder of his former boss, marking Florida's record 17th execution this year. Discover the details of the case and the state's unprecedented use of capital punishment.

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