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www.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
New York City

Man jailed for life for murder of partner who died 13 years after brutal attack

A man was jailed for life over a decade after murdering his ex-girlfriend with a hammer, leading to her death from aspiration pneumonia in 2022. [ more ]
www.dailynews.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

San Quentin inmate who killed off-duty California detective in 1985 dies

The 68-year-old man convicted of murdering an off-duty LAPD detective in 1985 was found dead in his cell at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, investigated as a suicide. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man jailed for stabbing his teenage wife to death at their Croydon home

Sahil Sharma, 24, has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to stabbing his 19-year-old wife, Mehak Sharma, to death at their home in London. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Father jailed for murdering his five-week-old son by breaking his neck

The father was jailed for life for murdering his five-week-old son through violent abuse resulting in 40 bone fractures.
The fatal neck injury occurred up to eight days before the baby's death, leading to the compression of the spinal cord. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man shot dead in West Kensington jailed in 2021 for role in cutting up jazz trumpeter

Lucima, recently freed, was shot and died in West Kensington.
Lucima was involved in the dismemberment of William Algar's body; convicted of perverting justice. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
New York City

DNA From a Discarded Fork Leads to Arrest in Brutal Cold-Case Murder

DNA evidence from a discarded fork led to an arrest in a 15-year-old murder case. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC ex-con whose past murder conviction was tossed by DA now charged with gunning down 19-year-old man less than two years later

An ex-con in Queens, released after a murder conviction was overturned, is now charged with another shooting death. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

10 cops arrested & charged in the strangling murder of a trans woman - LGBTQ Nation

The arrest of ten Argentinian police officers charged with the murder of a transgender woman highlights progress and ongoing challenges in LGBTQ+ rights and justice. [ more ]
#civil-rights
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

A Black Teenager Was Wrongfully Executed in 1931. Now His Family Is Suing.

The youngest person executed in Pennsylvania's history, Alexander Williams, was wrongfully convicted and now his family is seeking justice through a federal lawsuit. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US politics

2 more former Mississippi 'Goon Squad' deputies sentenced in torture of 2 Black men

Six former white law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi, leading to significant prison sentences for their roles in the racist attack.
The former officers were part of a self-styled 'Goon Squad' known for using violent and aggressive tactics, leading to a disturbing brutality case in Rankin County, Mississippi. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Cars

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into path of car has conviction overturned

The manslaughter conviction of a woman who caused another's death by shouting and waving at a cyclist, leading to a fatal accident, was overturned at the Court of Appeal. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 weeks ago
Law

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

The overturning of Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is an affront to women | Moira Donegan

Sexual violence is often not charged or convicted, leading to de facto decriminalization. [ more ]
#police-brutality
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

6 Mississippi deputies sentenced in state court for torture

Long state sentences for former white officers for torturing Black men were seen as significant in Mississippi's history of racist atrocities by authority figures.
The state sentences ran concurrently with federal terms but were longer than state prosecutors recommended, signaling accountability in the same courthouse where they testified. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Ex-Mississippi officer gets 20 years for Goon Squad' torture of two Black men

Former Mississippi sheriff's deputy sentenced to 20 years for racist torture.
The group of six officers committed heinous acts including mock execution and racist abuse. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Tennessee overrides Memphis police rules prompted by Tyre Nichols's killing

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill nullifying Memphis ordinances restricting police activity.
The law prohibits local governments from limiting police actions, overturning Memphis ordinances enacted post-Tyre Nichols' death. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Women

Former MBTA officer gets up to 6 years in prison for on-duty rapes

A former MBTA police officer was sentenced to prison for raping two women while on duty in 2012.
The survivors' courage in sharing their stories empowered them and led to accountability for the perpetrator. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

South London man tried to burn down deaf and pregnant ex's flat with her inside

Harassment escalated to arson
Perpetrator found guilty of attempted murder and other charges [ more ]
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