Category : Sentencing


Erin Patterson Pre-Sentence Hearing: Mushroom Poisoning Case

Exclusive coverage from the pre-sentence hearing of Erin Patterson, who pleaded guilty to poisoning three guests with a deadly mushroom lunch in Victoria. The court hears harrowing victim impact statements as the community awaits her fate.

Soft Justice Bill: Thousands to Dodge Prison

Exclusive: A landmark new Bill will see prison sentences under 12 months scrapped in England and Wales, allowing tens of thousands of offenders to avoid jail each year. Critics blast the move as a 'dangerous experiment' in soft justice.

Menendez Brothers Granted Parole After 35 Years

Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for the infamous 1989 murder of their parents, have been approved for parole by a California board, potentially ending one of the most sensational criminal cases in US history.

Southport Knife Attack Sparks National Sentencing Row

The horrific Southport knife attack that claimed the lives of three children has ignited a fierce political debate, with ministers and opposition leaders clashing over sentencing laws for violent offenders.

Transgender neo-Nazi wins women's prison transfer case

A convicted neo-Nazi terrorist, who began identifying as a woman after being charged, has won a High Court battle to be transferred to a women's prison, sparking a major debate on justice system policies.

Husband watches wife's killer executed in Texas

In a harrowing act of closure, a husband witnessed the execution of his wife's killer in Texas. The killer, Jedidiah Murphy, was put to death by lethal injection after a final meal and last words. This is the story of a decades-long wait for justice.

Life sentence for California murderer-arsonist

Victor Serriteno has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Priscilla Castro and setting a deadly arson fire in California. The case shocked the community and highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence.

Sean Kingston sentenced to 35 months for $1M fraud

R&B singer Sean Kingston has been handed a 35-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to a $1 million fraud scheme. The 'Beautiful Girls' hitmaker faced multiple charges, including identity theft and grand theft.

Air rage thug's sentence reviewed after gang rape threat

A violent passenger who threatened to gang rape a flight attendant has had his 'unduly lenient' sentence referred for review following widespread complaints. Lucy Connolly's case has sparked outrage after it emerged she received double the jail time of a

Woman sentenced for pet chimp attack

Ohio woman Tonia Haddix receives prison sentence after her pet chimpanzee severely injured a child. The case highlights the dangers of keeping exotic animals as pets.

IPP Prisoner Joe Outlaw: A Decade Without Release

Joe Outlaw, serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, has spent over a decade in prison with no set release date, sparking outrage over the controversial sentencing scheme.

Wisconsin teen sentenced for shooting cousin

A Wisconsin teenager has been sentenced to prison after admitting to shooting his cousin, Javier Rodriguez, in a devastating family incident. Read the full story.

IPP sentence keeps man jailed 15 years for 4-year crime

Joe Outlaw, jailed under the abolished IPP scheme, remains imprisoned despite serving 15 years for a crime that typically carries a four-year sentence. His case highlights ongoing injustices in the UK's justice system.

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