Florida executes two on same day, first in nearly a decade
Florida became the first state in nearly a decade to execute two people in a single day, putting to death Dominick Occhicone, 80, and James Duckett, 68.
Category : Sentencing
Triple killer who dismembered two friends gets whole-life jail
James Desborough, 40, murdered and dismembered two friends, then strangled a cellmate for snoring. He received a rare whole-life order.
Serial killer to die in prison as police review hostel deaths
James Desborough, 40, has been given whole life orders for murdering two homeless men, as police review four deaths at a Newquay hostel where he lived.
Dangerous Driver Jailed After High-Speed Pursuit
A dangerous driver who led police on a high-speed chase through Southend, repeatedly ramming a police vehicle, has been jailed for one year.
Georgia Death Row Inmate's Execution Suspended After Ordering Final Meal
Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys' execution suspended after ordering last meal, over jury irregularities claim.
Man jailed for raping unconscious woman as girls begged
Ansar Younis, 41, was jailed at Sheffield Crown Court for raping an unconscious woman in Sheffield city centre while four girls filmed the attack and pleaded with him to stop.
Robert Bush spent £42,000 on holidays defrauding clients
Funeral director Robert Bush spent over £42,000 on holidays while defrauding clients, with 67 offences including keeping bodies and giving wrong ashes.
Thief steals NHS ambulance with patient and paramedic
A thief faces jail after stealing an NHS ambulance from a hospital with a patient, paramedic, and third person inside, then leading police on a chase.
Woman who filmed speeding on Snapchat has sentence increased
Liberty Mitchell's sentence for causing two deaths by dangerous driving after filming herself speeding on Snapchat has been increased to nine years and three months by the Court of Appeal.
Robert Bush faces more victim impact statements
Robert Bush, former funeral director, hears more harrowing victim accounts on third day of sentencing for 67 offences including preventing lawful burial and fraud.
Family's relief as 'Frankenstein' convicted of sex crimes
The parents of Royal Navy sailor Simon Parkes, missing since 1986, express relief after serial killer Allan Grimson is convicted of 13 sexual offences.
Florida executes two inmates on same day for first time in 60 years
Florida carried out its first double execution in over six decades, executing former police officer James Duckett and 80-year-old Dominick Occhicone on the same day.
Dad doused with unknown substance left fearing for life after attacker avoids jail
Father doused with unknown substance in Kent pub attack says he could have died. Attacker gets suspended sentence after charge reduced to ABH.
Supermax-Style Units Planned for Most Dangerous Terrorist Prisoners
UK to introduce supermax-style units for dangerous extremist prisoners, with plans to limit human rights challenges.
Child killer Ian Huntley stripped of Xbox in prison contraband crackdown
Soham murderer Ian Huntley has had his Xbox confiscated and been moved to a prison wing for elderly inmates after being found with contraband.
Victims Commissioners Warn of Justice System Crisis Over Early Prisoner Releases
Victims commissioner and domestic abuse commissioner urge pause on early prisoner releases, citing lack of victim safeguards and risk assessments.
Ex-Premier League referee David Coote receives suspended sentence over indecent video of schoolboy
Former Premier League referee David Coote given suspended sentence for making indecent video of 15-year-old schoolboy.
Asylum Seeker With Hammer Sentenced to Two Years
Bodycam footage captures moment asylum seeker armed with hammer, hatchet and knife is wrestled to ground at school in Heywood.
Asylum seeker jailed for school weapons incident
Bodycam footage shows police tackling Both Douk Deng, 21, who carried a hammer, hatchet and knife at Edgar Wood Academy. He was sentenced to two years.
Whole-life order for teacher who murdered adopted baby
Teacher Jamie Varley receives whole-life order for murdering and sexually abusing adopted baby Preston Davey; partner jailed for 25 years.
British Grandmother on Bali Death Row Repatriated to UK on Humanitarian Grounds
British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford, 69, repatriated from Bali death row to UK on humanitarian grounds after decade-long drug trafficking case.
Diddy Files Appeal Demanding Immediate Release from Prison
Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal against 50-month sentence, arguing it is excessive and demanding immediate release from prison.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Prostitution Offences
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $500,000 for violating the Mann Act in a New York court.
Almost 630 drivers avoid jail after fatal crashes in five years
Nearly 630 drivers avoided jail after fatal crashes in five years, with only 25% jailed for careless driving. Campaigners call for tougher sentences.
TikTok Prankster Mizzy Jailed for 18 Weeks for Breaching Court Order
TikTok prankster Mizzy jailed for 18 weeks for breaching court order prohibiting sharing footage without consent; judge says pranks 'not funny'.
Father's Heartbreak After Son Taken to Australia in Custody Dispute
A Scottish father details his year-long battle after his ex-partner took their son to Australia, despite a joint custody order. He now has custody and backs law changes.
Teacher tied boy to bed, called husband's name, court hears
Deborah Franklin, 65, is accused of tying a boy to her bed and calling her husband's name during a sex act while tutoring him in the 1990s.
Dad jailed 20 years for abusing 17-year-old daughter
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment with hard labour for incest and threatening to kill his 17-year-old daughter if she told anyone.
Killer pensioner pictured after murdering former lodger
Christopher Wright, 73, was convicted of murdering Richard Dyson, whose remains were found in a concrete-filled barrel at a Barnsley farm. Accomplice Karl Schwalbe was also found guilty.
Liverpool teacher sent over 200 emails to teen, faces ban
Maths teacher Jamil Wali sent more than 200 emails to a teenage girl, telling her 'you mean a lot to me'. He now faces being banned from teaching.
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