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Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to begin after months of delays

Erik and Lyle Menendez's resentencing hearing begins as they seek freedom after nearly 30 years for their parents' murder.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

The Menendez brothers having a shot at parole is proof that we are too easy on criminals

Considering parole for the Menendez brothers raises serious questions about the justice system and the value of releasing violent criminals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 hours ago
NYC parents

Menendez brothers a step closer to freedom after judge reduces murder sentences

Erik and Lyle Menendez have a new chance at parole after a judge reduced their sentences following 35 years in prison for murdering their parents.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to begin after months of delays

Erik and Lyle Menendez's resentencing hearing begins as they seek freedom after nearly 30 years for their parents' murder.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

The Menendez brothers having a shot at parole is proof that we are too easy on criminals

Considering parole for the Menendez brothers raises serious questions about the justice system and the value of releasing violent criminals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 hours ago
NYC parents

Menendez brothers a step closer to freedom after judge reduces murder sentences

Erik and Lyle Menendez have a new chance at parole after a judge reduced their sentences following 35 years in prison for murdering their parents.
more#menendez-brothers
#legal-issues
fromNew York Post
8 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

I'm a Yale free-speech champion - arrested for words I never said

The author's wrongful arrest highlights serious issues in the justice system, particularly concerning free speech and individual rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US news

New York beekeeper accused of concealing role in Rwanda genocide

A New York beekeeper is accused of hiding his role in the Rwandan genocide to obtain US citizenship.
fromNew York Post
8 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

I'm a Yale free-speech champion - arrested for words I never said

The author's wrongful arrest highlights serious issues in the justice system, particularly concerning free speech and individual rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US news

New York beekeeper accused of concealing role in Rwanda genocide

A New York beekeeper is accused of hiding his role in the Rwandan genocide to obtain US citizenship.
more#legal-issues
#violent-crime
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Criminal who slugged NY Post reporter, previously slashed two on subway, on the lam: NYPD

A violent criminal with a lengthy history continues to roam free, highlighting failures in the justice system.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago
East Bay (California)

Man gets 9 years for San Leandro skate bar killing

Devin Stevenson received a nine-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter after a shooting at a skate park.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Criminal who slugged NY Post reporter, previously slashed two on subway, on the lam: NYPD

A violent criminal with a lengthy history continues to roam free, highlighting failures in the justice system.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago
East Bay (California)

Man gets 9 years for San Leandro skate bar killing

Devin Stevenson received a nine-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter after a shooting at a skate park.
more#violent-crime
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Gay man's face 'peeled off' in knife attack, police won't charge his confessed attacker

A gay man was attacked by an Uber driver in Arizona, but police have declined to press charges due to insufficient evidence.
#wrongful-conviction
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

The wrong man: Bronx native left devastated after judge denies exoneration following 30-year legal battle | amNewYork

Caba's long-awaited exoneration was denied by a judge, prolonging a three-decade wrongful conviction battle.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

His lawyers said he was framed. After 3 decades in prison, he is declared innocent by a judge

Humberto Duran was declared factually innocent after serving 24 years for a crime he did not commit.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

The wrong man: Bronx native left devastated after judge denies exoneration following 30-year legal battle | amNewYork

Caba's long-awaited exoneration was denied by a judge, prolonging a three-decade wrongful conviction battle.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

His lawyers said he was framed. After 3 decades in prison, he is declared innocent by a judge

Humberto Duran was declared factually innocent after serving 24 years for a crime he did not commit.
more#wrongful-conviction
#police-brutality
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Former Memphis officers were frustrated when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says

The trial of three former police officers focuses on their roles in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating after a traffic stop.
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Acquittal of Tyre Nichols' Killers and the Hollow Promise of 2020

Tyre Nichols was murdered by police officers during a reckless driving stop, highlighting systemic issues of violence and injustice in law enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Three ex-Tennessee officers acquitted of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges related to Tyre Nichols' death, but still face federal convictions and potential prison time.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Tyre Nichols and the End of Police Reform

The failure to secure murder convictions in high-profile police brutality cases indicates systemic issues in addressing police violence.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Former Memphis officers were frustrated when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says

The trial of three former police officers focuses on their roles in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating after a traffic stop.
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Acquittal of Tyre Nichols' Killers and the Hollow Promise of 2020

Tyre Nichols was murdered by police officers during a reckless driving stop, highlighting systemic issues of violence and injustice in law enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Three ex-Tennessee officers acquitted of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges related to Tyre Nichols' death, but still face federal convictions and potential prison time.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Tyre Nichols and the End of Police Reform

The failure to secure murder convictions in high-profile police brutality cases indicates systemic issues in addressing police violence.
more#police-brutality
#public-safety
frombrooklyneagle.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklynite arrested four times in crime spree

William Little's repeated arrests reveal systemic issues in handling misdemeanor crimes affecting community safety.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
UK news

Hawe family murder: Serious failings uncovered during garda review of investigation

The investigation into Clodagh Hawe's murder revealed critical failures, leading to missed evidence and disciplinary action for two gardaí.
frombrooklyneagle.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklynite arrested four times in crime spree

William Little's repeated arrests reveal systemic issues in handling misdemeanor crimes affecting community safety.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
UK news

Hawe family murder: Serious failings uncovered during garda review of investigation

The investigation into Clodagh Hawe's murder revealed critical failures, leading to missed evidence and disciplinary action for two gardaí.
more#public-safety
#law-enforcement
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Boston food

5 Mass. men arrested in nationwide operation to crack down on child sex abuse, prosecutors say

Over 200 individuals arrested in a DOJ operation targeting child sexual abuse, including five from Massachusetts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland: Two charged with taking turns raping 14-year-old and filming it

Two men have been arrested for the rape of a 14-year-old girl, documented in a video shared on social media.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

5 Mass. men arrested in nationwide operation to crack down on child sex abuse, prosecutors say

Over 200 individuals arrested in a DOJ operation targeting child sexual abuse, including five from Massachusetts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland: Two charged with taking turns raping 14-year-old and filming it

Two men have been arrested for the rape of a 14-year-old girl, documented in a video shared on social media.
more#law-enforcement
#criminal-law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
Brooklyn

PREMIUM Spotlight: Talking budgets: Understanding discovery reform

Budget deals are crucial for enacting change and advancing political agendas beyond campaign promises.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Ontario looking to fast-track judicial appointments, add more judges to courts | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation for faster judicial appointments and more judges to address case backlog and improve access to justice.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
Brooklyn

PREMIUM Spotlight: Talking budgets: Understanding discovery reform

Budget deals are crucial for enacting change and advancing political agendas beyond campaign promises.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Ontario looking to fast-track judicial appointments, add more judges to courts | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation for faster judicial appointments and more judges to address case backlog and improve access to justice.
more#criminal-law
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Teary-Eyed George Santos Pleads With Trump for Pardon, Commutation, Clemency, Whatever'

George Santos pleaded for a presidential pardon after being sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud.
#tyre-nichols
fromwww.bostonherald.com
5 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Civil rights leaders say acquittals in Tyre Nichols' death highlight the need for police reform

The acquittal of officers in Tyre Nichols' case highlights the urgent need for comprehensive police reform.
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges in the Tyre Nichols case, which ignited nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
6 days ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges in the Tyre Nichols case, which ignited nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
more#tyre-nichols
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago
Canada news

Daniel Lozano-Camargo, the other migrant the Trump administration wrongly deported to El Salvador

The cases of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Daniel Lozano-Camargo highlight the injustices of U.S. immigration policies under the Trump administration.
#murder
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Sadistic fiend who tortured helpless 10-year-old to death in NYC house of horrors sentenced for murder

Ryan Cato has been sentenced to 25 years-to-life for the murder of 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe, demonstrating the severe consequences of child abuse.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Pregnant woman's killer gets 40 years to life for Harlem execution-style shooting

Justin Soriano sentenced to 40 years to life for the 2021 murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Shanice Young.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Man gets 25 years to life for beating his girlfriend's 10-year-old son to death in Harlem home

A Harlem man received a 25-year-to-life sentence for the brutal murder of his girlfriend's 10-year-old son, exacerbated by pandemic isolation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Husband charged with murder of wife found dead in car boot

Pankaj Lamba has been charged with the murder of his wife, Harshita Brella, whose body was found in a car in Ilford.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

MS-13 member 'Antichrist' to be locked up for 55 years for savage quadruple machete massacre in Long Island park

Omar Villalta, a member of MS-13, was sentenced to 55 years for orchestrating a brutal machete attack that killed four men.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Sadistic fiend who tortured helpless 10-year-old to death in NYC house of horrors sentenced for murder

Ryan Cato has been sentenced to 25 years-to-life for the murder of 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe, demonstrating the severe consequences of child abuse.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Pregnant woman's killer gets 40 years to life for Harlem execution-style shooting

Justin Soriano sentenced to 40 years to life for the 2021 murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Shanice Young.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Man gets 25 years to life for beating his girlfriend's 10-year-old son to death in Harlem home

A Harlem man received a 25-year-to-life sentence for the brutal murder of his girlfriend's 10-year-old son, exacerbated by pandemic isolation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Husband charged with murder of wife found dead in car boot

Pankaj Lamba has been charged with the murder of his wife, Harshita Brella, whose body was found in a car in Ilford.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

MS-13 member 'Antichrist' to be locked up for 55 years for savage quadruple machete massacre in Long Island park

Omar Villalta, a member of MS-13, was sentenced to 55 years for orchestrating a brutal machete attack that killed four men.
more#murder
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK politics

Ministers call on tech firms for bold ideas' to tackle justice system crisis

The Independent emphasizes the critical need for ground-level journalism to provide balanced reporting on important societal issues.
Technology's integration into the justice system is being explored to address challenges such as violence in prisons and re-offending rates.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Key clue in Bay Area mom's brutal slaying was on cigarettes, officials say

After 46 years, Jeanette Ralston's murder case is solved with the arrest of Willie Eugene Sims through advanced forensic technology.
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Humor

Altoids, K-Pop, and a Harry Potter wand: The strangest moments of Diddy jury selection

The USA v Sean Combs trial features both serious allegations and unexpected laughter during jury selection.
#victim-impact
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Man sentenced in 2021 murder case, after concerns of political meddling by former DA Pamela Price

Melina Armstead wished her husband's killer a long, torturous life in prison, highlighting her personal suffering and critique of the justice system.
fromwww.thereporter.com
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Victims speak out as former Bay Area teacher sentenced for committing sex crimes with students

Victims of a former teacher recounted lifelong trauma from childhood sexual abuse during the sentencing of their abuser.
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 days ago
Law

Man who killed 3 California rideshare passengers in crash sentenced to 26 years

A man received a 26-year sentence for a high-speed crash that killed two sisters and a friend, disappointing their families seeking a longer sentence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Man sentenced in 2021 murder case, after concerns of political meddling by former DA Pamela Price

Melina Armstead wished her husband's killer a long, torturous life in prison, highlighting her personal suffering and critique of the justice system.
fromwww.thereporter.com
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Victims speak out as former Bay Area teacher sentenced for committing sex crimes with students

Victims of a former teacher recounted lifelong trauma from childhood sexual abuse during the sentencing of their abuser.
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 days ago
Law

Man who killed 3 California rideshare passengers in crash sentenced to 26 years

A man received a 26-year sentence for a high-speed crash that killed two sisters and a friend, disappointing their families seeking a longer sentence.
more#victim-impact
fromNewsday
1 week ago
NYC parents

Mary Werner, retired state Supreme Court justice, dies at 91

Mary Werner significantly influenced the justice system, focusing on compassion and innovative programs like Drug Court to assist victims.
#legislation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Government to table law overriding sentencing rules

Government to override ethnic minority sentencing guidance following reluctance from the Sentencing Council to reconsider.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK news

Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail under new bill

Criminals in England and Wales may face up to two additional years in prison for refusing to attend their sentencing hearings.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Government to table law overriding sentencing rules

Government to override ethnic minority sentencing guidance following reluctance from the Sentencing Council to reconsider.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK news

Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail under new bill

Criminals in England and Wales may face up to two additional years in prison for refusing to attend their sentencing hearings.
more#legislation
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dead Arizona road rage victim addresses killer in court through AI

Chris Pelkey's AI-generated appearance in court highlights the intersection of technology and justice, as it provides a unique victim impact statement through innovative means.
#manslaughter
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New York correction officer pleads guilty in beating death of inmate Robert Brooks

A correctional officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the beating death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, receiving a 15-year sentence.
fromShore News Network
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Speeding hit-and-run driver sentenced to up to 12 years for deadly Brooklyn crash

A man has been sentenced for a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a motorized scooter in Brooklyn.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New York correction officer pleads guilty in beating death of inmate Robert Brooks

A correctional officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the beating death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, receiving a 15-year sentence.
fromShore News Network
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Speeding hit-and-run driver sentenced to up to 12 years for deadly Brooklyn crash

A man has been sentenced for a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a motorized scooter in Brooklyn.
more#manslaughter
#institutional-racism
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

A look back at the investigation of Stephen Lawrence's murder 32 years later

The murder of Mr. Lawrence highlights enduring issues of racism and failures in police investigations in the UK.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Stephen Lawrence killer finally accepts involvement in attack, parole board says

Institutional failures obstructed justice for Stephen Lawrence, with only two of his racially motivated killers convicted, sparking ongoing discussions about parole processes.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

A look back at the investigation of Stephen Lawrence's murder 32 years later

The murder of Mr. Lawrence highlights enduring issues of racism and failures in police investigations in the UK.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Stephen Lawrence killer finally accepts involvement in attack, parole board says

Institutional failures obstructed justice for Stephen Lawrence, with only two of his racially motivated killers convicted, sparking ongoing discussions about parole processes.
more#institutional-racism
#violence
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Fundraiser set up for Austin Metcalf's alleged killer shows how inhumane society has become

Karmelo Anthony, 17, released on bail after allegedly stabbing another teen to death, prompting a controversial crowdfunding campaign.
fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC parents

Teen's accused killer ruled unfit: Judge sends Bronx stab suspect to psych ward - Bronx Times

A Bronx man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager is deemed unfit for trial and will be held in a psychiatric facility.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Fundraiser set up for Austin Metcalf's alleged killer shows how inhumane society has become

Karmelo Anthony, 17, released on bail after allegedly stabbing another teen to death, prompting a controversial crowdfunding campaign.
fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC parents

Teen's accused killer ruled unfit: Judge sends Bronx stab suspect to psych ward - Bronx Times

A Bronx man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager is deemed unfit for trial and will be held in a psychiatric facility.
more#violence
#sentencing
Law
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NJ private eye sentenced to six months for espionage, while Chinese spy got probation

Lawmakers strongly oppose the 18-month sentence given to private investigator McMahon for allegedly spying for China, questioning accountability standards.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Three gang members sentenced in 2021 school shooting that killed teen Devonte Lewis Brooklyn Paper

Three men convicted for the murder of Devonte Lewis received lengthy prison sentences after guilty pleas.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Killers could serve shorter jail terms for good behaviour, minister signals

The UK government is considering shorter sentences for serious offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
Law
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NJ private eye sentenced to six months for espionage, while Chinese spy got probation

Lawmakers strongly oppose the 18-month sentence given to private investigator McMahon for allegedly spying for China, questioning accountability standards.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Three gang members sentenced in 2021 school shooting that killed teen Devonte Lewis Brooklyn Paper

Three men convicted for the murder of Devonte Lewis received lengthy prison sentences after guilty pleas.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Killers could serve shorter jail terms for good behaviour, minister signals

The UK government is considering shorter sentences for serious offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
more#sentencing
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

D.A. hosts annual candlelight vigil at CSI for Staten Island crime victims

The annual Candlelight Vigil honors crime victims and emphasizes the importance of supporting them and their families.
Black Lives Matter
fromBET
4 weeks ago

From Vigilante to Villain: The Stark Difference in How White America Sees Kyle Rittenhouse and Karmelo Anthony

Racial bias leads to vastly different societal reactions to white and Black minors in violent incidents.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Soldier who defrauded MoD of almost 1m jailed

A military clerk stole almost £1 million through fraudulent expense claims, leading to jail time for him and five accomplices.
#crime
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton served notice that recall effort to begin

A recall effort against Contra Costa County DA Diana Becton has begun due to dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and justice.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Smirking robber from Wood Green knocked over lady, 92, and stole her handbag

A 25-year-old man was sentenced for robbing a 92-year-old woman, emphasizing the severity of crime against vulnerable individuals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton served notice that recall effort to begin

A recall effort against Contra Costa County DA Diana Becton has begun due to dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and justice.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Smirking robber from Wood Green knocked over lady, 92, and stole her handbag

A 25-year-old man was sentenced for robbing a 92-year-old woman, emphasizing the severity of crime against vulnerable individuals.
more#crime
#murder-trial
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Migrant accused of murdering Rachel Morin to face mom-of-5's family in court

Trial begins for Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez accused of murdering Maryland mother Rachel Morin, highlighting concerns over immigration policies.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Law

Jurors hear closing arguments in trial against man accused of killing Bay Ara teen in 1982

The closing arguments culminated in a call to the jury for justice in a historic murder case.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Coolock feud exposed: Trial reveals how Dublin's underworld erupted into deadly violence

A trial has revealed a violent gang feud linked to five killings in a few months in 2019.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Migrant accused of murdering Rachel Morin to face mom-of-5's family in court

Trial begins for Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez accused of murdering Maryland mother Rachel Morin, highlighting concerns over immigration policies.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Law

Jurors hear closing arguments in trial against man accused of killing Bay Ara teen in 1982

The closing arguments culminated in a call to the jury for justice in a historic murder case.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Coolock feud exposed: Trial reveals how Dublin's underworld erupted into deadly violence

A trial has revealed a violent gang feud linked to five killings in a few months in 2019.
more#murder-trial
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

The Legal Services Corporation: Principled and Conservative or Liberal Running Dog?

The defunding of the Legal Services Corporation would severely restrict access to justice for low-income individuals, ultimately increasing taxpayer burdens.
#legal-reform
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Agony after baby killer admits guilt in jail... but mother had no legal right to know

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Lawyers attack dangerous' decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

Intervening to halt new guidelines on sentencing is viewed as a regression by legal experts and campaigners addressing systemic racism.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Agony after baby killer admits guilt in jail... but mother had no legal right to know

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Lawyers attack dangerous' decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

Intervening to halt new guidelines on sentencing is viewed as a regression by legal experts and campaigners addressing systemic racism.
more#legal-reform
fromBustle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Netflix's New True Crime Doc Revisits The Long Island Serial Killer Case

The Long Island Serial Killer case remains unresolved, highlighting endurance and advocacy from victims' families.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How a South Texas Court System Is Failing Poor Defendants

The Maverick County court system fails to provide basic legal rights, leading to prolonged detention without charges for minor crimes.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | New York's courts are in a crisis, and this simple fix will help | amNewYork

New York needs a constitutional amendment to increase the number of judges to alleviate case backlogs and ensure timely justice.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Lawrence killer admits role in attack - Parole Board

David Norris has allegedly admitted to being involved in the attack on Stephen Lawrence, according to the Parole Board.
Norris continues to deny he held racist views despite the nature of the crime.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Commissioner warns ministers over domestic abuse

Government's response to domestic abuse reform fails to fully address victims' needs, raising concerns over future support and effectiveness.
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 month ago
Law

Jurors hear closing arguments in trial against man accused of killing Bay Ara teen in 1982

The jury's decision holds the power to deliver justice after 42 years for murder victim DeAnna Lynn Johnson.
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