Erin Patterson Mushroom Murder Sentencing Begins
Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms; sentencing begins with life imprisonment expected.
Category : Sentencing
Tennessee Man Gets 92 Years for Raping Daughter, Fathering Child
A Tennessee man was sentenced to 92 years in prison after raping his daughter from age 10, resulting in a pregnancy. Genetic testing revealed the incest when the baby had health issues.
Pensioner Branded 'Dirty Old Man' by Judge for Exposure
Stewart Laugharne, 75, was called a 'dirty old man' by a judge after exposing himself twice in August 2023. He received a two-year community order and must register as a sex offender for five years.
Man jailed 14 years for boiling water attack on police
John Davies, 58, was sentenced to 14 years and 6 months for throwing boiling water over a police officer and assaulting another during an arrest in Birmingham.
Ex-PSNI Officer Jailed for Exposing Himself in Child's Bed
Former PSNI officer Ryan McKenna, 43, was jailed for 12 months for gross indecency with a 10-year-old girl. He exposed and rubbed his genitals in bed with the child before joining the police. The victim's bravery led to justice.
Richard Glossip Released on Bond After 30 Years on Death Row
Oklahoma judge grants bond to Richard Glossip, former death row inmate, after 30 years. He awaits retrial for 1997 murder, with Supreme Court overturning conviction.
Knifeman Jailed For 11 Years After Kennington Tube Attack
Nicholas Green jailed for 11 years for stabbing two strangers at Kennington Tube station in London.
Victims Get Six Months To Challenge Lenient Sentences
Victims and bereaved families get six months to challenge unduly lenient sentences, up from 28 days, under new government changes.
Whole Life Order For Killer Who Murdered Pregnant Girlfriend
Shaine March receives whole-life order for murder of pregnant girlfriend Alana Odysseos, after Court of Appeal deems original 42-year sentence too lenient.
Jackie O Henderson Pursues $82m Claim Against KIIS FM After Sandilands Settlement
Jackie O Henderson pursues $82m claim against KIIS FM after Kyle Sandilands settles for $12m; her legal team confirms case will proceed.
Stalker Jailed For Harassing Anna Friel
Anna Friel tells court of ordeal as stalker Phil Appleton, 71, given 15-year restraining order for three-year harassment campaign.
Dad Watches Daughter Die After 80mph BMW Crash
An 18-year-old girl died holding her father's hand after a driver turned a BMW into a 'lethal weapon' in an 80mph crash. Thomas Sherwood was jailed for 14 years.
Swansea Man Jailed 16 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Ali Namjo, 36, of Swansea, was jailed for 16 years for sexually assaulting a girl under 10, causing serious psychological harm. The victim's mother said her daughter became 'a shell of what she was'.
Man Jailed 14.5 Years for Boiling Water Attack on Officer
John Davies, 58, was sentenced to 14.5 years after throwing boiling water over a police officer during an arrest in Birmingham, causing severe burns.
Man Jailed Over 14 Years for Boiling Water Attack on Officer
John Davies, 58, was jailed for 14.5 years after throwing boiling water over a police officer during an arrest in Winson Green, Birmingham. The officer suffered blistering to her shoulders, back, and neck.
Man Jailed 14.5 Years for Scalding Police Officer with Boiling Water
John Davies, 58, was jailed for 14.5 years after scalding a female police officer with boiling water and assaulting another officer and a member of the public in Winson Green, Birmingham.
New York and New Jersey Subpoena Fifa Over ‘Manipulated’ World Cup Ticketing
NY and NJ attorneys general investigate Fifa over alleged ticket price manipulation and misleading seat locations for the 2026 World Cup.
Husband Freed Despite Refusing to Reveal Wife's Body Location
Glyn Razzell, convicted of murdering his wife Linda in 2002, has been released from prison despite refusing to reveal the location of her body.
Texas Inmate Faces Execution After Prosecutors Used Rap Lyrics
James Broadnax faces execution in Texas after prosecutors used his rap lyrics to argue he posed a future danger, sparking debate over free expression.
Caroline Flack's Brother Paul Dies at 55 at Home
Paul Flack, brother of late TV presenter Caroline Flack, has died at age 55. He was found unresponsive at his Norwich home on June 21 and pronounced dead at hospital.
Ex-police officer jailed for 7-year sexual relationship with victim
Former South Yorkshire police officer Christopher Cave, 62, jailed for 1 year 9 months for sexual relationship with a crime victim that lasted from 2004 to 2011.
Glasgow bin lorry crash victim's family seeks private prosecution of driver
Family of Glasgow bin lorry crash victim Jacqueline Morton seeks private prosecution of driver Harry Clarke, requesting inquiry adjournment.
Man fined £40 for driving case costing taxpayers £1,099
Shayaam Mahmood, 27, was fined just £40 for anti-social driving after his case cost Bradford Council £1,099 to prosecute. Magistrates awarded only £300 in costs, leaving taxpayers to cover the remaining £799.
Paedophile who clicked child porn 'by accident' jailed 8.5 years
Richard Mawdsley, 52, jailed for 8.5 years after using hidden cameras to film child sexual abuse. He claimed he accidentally clicked on child porn sites.
Son Charged with Manslaughter of Father on Farm
Adam Olverson, 75-year-old Thomas Olverson's son, has been charged with manslaughter after his father was shot dead on their farm in Scarisbrick, Lancashire, in July 2024.
Dad Spared Jail After Knife Incident, Judge Warns
Richard Gathercole, 39, admitted possession of a bladed weapon after police found him with a 12in kitchen knife. Judge Gurdial Singh imposed a suspended sentence, warning him: 'You've had your one Get Out of Jail card.'
Sister Demands Justice Reform After Brother's Death in Custody
Janet Alder demands justice reform 20 years after her brother Christopher died in police custody, with no one held accountable despite an unlawful killing verdict.
Joey Barton Found Guilty of Sending Offensive Social Media Posts
Joey Barton found guilty of six counts of sending grossly offensive messages to football pundits and Jeremy Vine on social media.
Rapist jailed for five years after claiming he 'didn't have a clue'
Akeeme Randall, 29, was jailed for five years for rape after he claimed he 'didn't have a clue' about the assault. The judge said he treated the victim 'not as a person'.
Rag'n'Bone Man's Wife Avoids Jail for Crash
Zoe Graham, wife of singer Rag'n'Bone Man, received a 12-week suspended sentence for a crash that injured a mother and her children during a school run in East Sussex.
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