‘Devil’s Daughter’ murderer cleared for open prison
Sharon Carr, who killed at 12, is recommended for open prison despite ongoing risk concerns. Justice Secretary David Lammy will make the final decision. Read the full report.
Category : Sentencing
Pakistan Sentences 7 to Life for Inciting 2023 Violence
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sentenced three journalists, two YouTubers, and two ex-army officers to life imprisonment for inciting violence. Read the full details of the in-absentia trial.
Grandson jailed for stealing £5k from elderly grandparents
Ashley Partington, 33, left his grandparents destitute after stealing their pension money. He was sentenced to two and a half years for coercive control. Read the shocking details.
Double murderer wins £240k human rights payout
Fuad Awale, who took an officer hostage, used the ECHR to claim segregation caused severe depression. Justice Secretary David Lammy agreed to the taxpayer-funded settlement.
IPP Prisoners Caught in Kafkaesque Mental Health Loop
Over 2,400 inmates remain on abolished indefinite IPP sentences. A 'Catch-22' sees 233 mentally ill prisoners returned to jail upon recovery, perpetuating the crisis. Ministers must act.
Reporter who witnessed 14 executions describes process
AP journalist Jeffrey Collins has observed 14 executions in South Carolina, detailing lethal injection, electrocution, and firing squad methods. His account is the only impartial record of state killings.
Two Brothers Granted Clemency After Illegal Sentences
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves grants clemency to Maurice Taylor, weeks after his brother Marcus, after both served sentences far exceeding the legal maximum. Read the full story.
Judge orders exhumation after funeral home double-books grave
A grieving Oregon mother faces the exhumation of her son after a funeral home's error saw his grave plot sold twice. Read the full heartbreaking story and legal battle.
Grave Double-Booking Forces Exhumation, Mother Distraught
An Oregon mother faces anguish as her son's grave is exhumed after a funeral home's error. The legal battle reveals a tragic double-booking with a wealthy family's plot. Read the full story.
Stalker jailed for three years after 'despicable' campaign
Barry Mulroney, 66, jailed for stalking and burglary after a campaign of harassment left his ex-fiancée in constant fear. Read the full court details.
Ramadan Sobhi sentenced to prison for academic fraud
Former Stoke City footballer Ramadan Sobhi receives a one-year prison sentence in Egypt for academic exam fraud, adding to his existing four-year doping ban. Read the full details of the case.
Former Premier League footballer jailed for academic fraud
Former Stoke City winger Ramadan Sobhi sentenced to a year in prison for academic exam fraud in Egypt, compounding a four-year doping ban. Read the full story.
18-month jail term for 100mph Dorset police chase
Sarwar Rasool Mustafa, 27, has been imprisoned for an 18-mile high-speed pursuit across Dorset. Police say it was 'extremely lucky' no one was hurt. Read the shocking details.
Jodi Hildebrandt Gets 4-30 Years in Netflix Abuse Case
Utah life coach Jodi Hildebrandt, subject of a new Netflix documentary, faces up to 30 years for extreme child abuse alongside Ruby Franke. Discover the shocking details of the case.
Jodi Hildebrandt Gets Up to 30 Years for Child Abuse
Utah life coach Jodi Hildebrandt, subject of a Netflix true crime documentary, is serving a prison sentence of up to 30 years for extreme child abuse. Read the full story.
Judicial panel proposed to review IPP prisoner cases
Lords table amendments for a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of nearly 2,500 inmates still serving abolished indefinite sentences. Campaigners urge the government to end this 'stain' on justice.
Police warn of £800m cost from Labour's soft justice plans
Senior police warn Labour's sentencing reforms could unleash a crimewave and push forces to bankruptcy, with costs doubling to £800m. Read the full analysis.
Netflix's Jodi Hildebrandt Documentary & Ruby Franke Sentence
Netflix's 'Evil Influencer' documentary details the shocking child abuse case involving YouTuber Ruby Franke and therapist Jodi Hildebrandt. Both received four consecutive prison terms.
Netflix's Jodi Hildebrandt documentary explores child abuse case
A new Netflix documentary delves into the shocking child abuse case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt and YouTuber Ruby Franke. Both received four consecutive prison terms. Stream the film now.
Home Improvement Star Admits Probation Violations
Former child star Zachery Ty Bryan could serve a 20-month prison term after admitting to probation violations linked to a domestic violence conviction. His sentencing is set for February 2026.
Man beat roommate to death in row over toilet paper
A man bludgeoned his kind-hearted housemate to death with a sledgehammer after a petty argument over toilet roll. Read the full shocking story of betrayal and senseless violence.
Man killed roommate in sledgehammer attack over toilet roll
A man bludgeoned his kind-hearted housemate to death with a sledgehammer after a petty row over toilet paper. Read the shocking details of the senseless murder and the 30-year sentence.
Georgia execution halted over conflict of interest claims
A judge has paused the execution of Stacey Humphreys, 52, citing conflicts of interest on the parole board. The lethal injection was due on 17 December. Read the latest.
UK man sentenced to life for Istanbul hotel murder
Ahmed Yasin Muse receives aggravated life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife, Ayan Mohomed Dhoba, in a Turkish hotel. Read the full details of the case.
Couple Sue Businessman After McLaren Wrecks Home
A Lancashire couple's lives were shattered when a drunk driver crashed his supercar into their home. They are now suing for compensation after a 'living hell' of PTSD and loss. Read their full story.
Ex-England Striker Andy Carroll Charged, Court Date Set
Former Liverpool and Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is due in court charged with breaching a non-molestation order, facing a potential prison sentence. Full details on the case.
Brit student freed from Dubai jail in 'Christmas miracle'
Mia O'Brien, 24, returns to UK after 25-year sentence in Dubai for cocaine charges. Her family calls release a 'living hell' ended. Read the full story.
Botched US execution: 45-minute ordeal left inmate in agony
Clayton Lockett's execution in Oklahoma took 43 minutes and was described as a 'bloody mess', sparking a national debate on lethal injection methods. Read the full investigation.
Boy, 10, killed in water slide horror at US park
The tragic death of Caleb Schwab on the Verrückt water slide in 2016 exposed critical safety failures and sparked a legal battle. Read the full investigation.
Andy Carroll charged with breaching non-molestation order
Former England striker Andy Carroll could be jailed for up to five years after being charged with breaching a court order. The 36-year-old is due in court this week. Read the full details.
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