Matejewicz Jailed 18 Years for Rapes and Baby Assault
A 39-year-old man, Dariusz Matejewicz, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping four women and assaulting a baby, including forcing a fabric ball into the infant's mouth.
Category : Sentencing
Teen Sent 'I May Not Survive' Text Before Fatal Crash
A 19-year-old passenger sent a text saying 'I may not survive tonight' before the car she was in crashed, killing her. The driver was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Drunk Driver Gets 8 Years for Fatal Crash After Teen's Text
Kyle Patrick, 23, was sentenced to eight years for causing the death of Erin Slane, 19, while driving drunk at excessive speeds in Perthshire. She had texted friends, 'I may not survive tonight.'
Drunk driver jailed for crash that killed teen who texted 'I may not survive'
Kyle Patrick, 23, was sentenced to eight years in prison for causing the death of 19-year-old Erin Slane, who texted friends 'I may not survive' before a 119mph crash in Perthshire.
Sean Kingston Sentenced to 35 Months for $1m Fraud
Sean Kingston sentenced to 35 months for $1m wire fraud scheme involving luxury items and fake receipts.
Man Freed After 19 Years for Wrongful Robbery Conviction
Kenneth Windley, 61, freed after 19 years for a robbery he did not commit, after confessions from two other men.
Man jailed for 11 years for Port Glasgow attempted murder
Michael Doherty, 46, was sentenced to 11 years for the attempted murder of a 56-year-old man in a violent attack at a property on Teviot Road, Port Glasgow in January 2024.
Erin Patterson Appeals Life Sentence In Mushroom Murder Case
Erin Patterson appeals life sentence for mushroom murders that killed three and injured one in Victoria, Australia.
Man who used child to murder wife gets longer sentence
Robert Rhodes, who manipulated his child into helping him murder his wife Dawn, had his minimum sentence increased from 29.5 to 33.5 years after the Court of Appeal deemed the original term unduly lenient.
Family told prepare worst after man punched unconscious
Michael Hitchings, 36, punched Luke Davies in an unprovoked attack outside a Torfaen pub, leaving him with a fractured skull and brain bleed. His family was told to prepare for the worst.
Woman Jailed for Nine Years After Stabbing Husband with Scissors
Sandra Clinch jailed for nine years for stabbing husband Alan with scissors in Cornwall; manslaughter verdict due to diminished responsibility.
Burglar's sentence increased for filming sex with teen guard
Declan Winkless had his prison term hiked by five years after pleading guilty to an inappropriate sexual relationship with a prison guard who smuggled drugs and phones.
Man Who Murdered Wife and Tricked Child Gets Longer Sentence
Robert Rhodes' minimum life sentence raised from 29.5 to 33.5 years by Court of Appeal after murdering wife Dawn and manipulating their child to help cover up the crime.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Seven Men to Death for Gang Rape
A Bangladesh court sentenced seven men to death for the gang rape of a woman in Jamalpur. The victim was abducted from an easy bike and raped in an abandoned kitchen.
Survivors Slam Labour Over Early Release of Rapists
Grooming gang survivors condemn Labour's sentencing reforms as 'soul-crushing' after receiving letters that rapists may be released after serving just 33% of sentences, with five victims set to protest at Parliament.
Sex offender jailed for threatening to stab police
Mansoor Ahmed, 31, was jailed for six months after threatening to stab British Transport Police officers and throw acid on their faces during a 14-minute phone call.
Man Jailed for Killing Ex-Sergeant Major in Pub Row Over Chicken Wings
Liam Slack jailed for four years for manslaughter of ex-Regimental Sergeant Major Paul Ainscough after row over chicken wings in pub.
Sexual predator who targeted five victims will die behind bars
Thomas O'Rourke, 74, was jailed for 26 years for 31 historical sex offences including rape. Victims spoke out in court, and police say he will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Arsonist in Horror T-Shirt Jailed for Life for Murder
Andrew Gorrell, 55, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years for murdering 82-year-old John Edwards by setting a wheelie bin on fire, blocking his front door, and leaving two family members in a coma.
Texas Judge Orders Camp Mystic to Preserve Flood-Damaged Cabins
Texas judge orders Camp Mystic to preserve flood-damaged cabins after lawsuit by family of missing girl, amid ongoing safety concerns.
Man jailed 16 years for rape and hurling woman into lift
Dominik Szymanski, 47, was sentenced to 16 years for raping a vulnerable woman in Swansea, dragging her half-naked into a lift. The victim died after giving evidence.
Doped-up driver jailed after high-speed crash injures teens
John Donnelly, 32, was jailed for 18 months after a high-speed crash while under the influence of cannabis, leaving two teen passengers with serious injuries in Hamilton.
Burnham wants child sex offenders exempt from early release
Andy Burnham is considering changes to prison sentencing reforms to exempt child sex offenders from early release, amid concerns over plans to free child groomers and rapists from September.
DeSantis Accused of Playing Politics as Florida Executions Surge to Record Levels
Florida executes 15 people in record year; DeSantis accused of using death penalty for political gain ahead of potential 2028 presidential run.
Delivery Driver Jailed for Killing Girl, 7, in Reckless Overtake
Delivery driver jailed for six years after killing seven-year-old Elsie Gascoigne in a reckless overtake on a Lincolnshire road.
Texas Death Row Inmate Granted Stay in Shaken Baby Case
Texas court stays execution of Robert Roberson, convicted in shaken baby case, citing new evidence questioning the diagnosis.
Woman Jailed for Life for Murdering Mother-in-Law in Inheritance Fire
Karen Vamplew jailed for life for murdering her disabled mother-in-law by setting fire to her bed for inheritance money.
Mistaken Identity Shooting Leads to 18.5-Year Jail Sentence
Daniel Lawless, 23, was jailed for 18.5 years for shooting innocent David Forbes in the legs outside his home in Croxteth, Liverpool, in a case of mistaken identity. Forbes was on his way to a chip shop when Lawless, masked and armed with a shotgun, attac
Liverpool gunman jailed for 18.5 years for shooting innocent man
Daniel Lawless, 23, was jailed for 18.5 years for shooting an innocent man in the legs with a shotgun outside a chip shop in Croxteth, Liverpool, in a case of mistaken identity.
Texas Execution Looms in Disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome Case
Robert Roberson faces execution in Texas for shaken baby syndrome death, with advocates citing discredited science and new evidence of innocence.
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