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Amazon delivery driver sacked because his van was stolen in Eltham

A delivery driver was fired after thieves stole his van with 311 parcels, highlighting risks in delivery jobs.

Appeals court questions Amazon, SpaceX NLRB complaints

Amazon and SpaceX argue the NLRB is unconstitutional, but a court panel questions their appeal's validity and reasoning.

Amazon delivery driver sacked because his van was stolen in Eltham

A delivery driver was fired after thieves stole his van with 311 parcels, highlighting risks in delivery jobs.

Appeals court questions Amazon, SpaceX NLRB complaints

Amazon and SpaceX argue the NLRB is unconstitutional, but a court panel questions their appeal's validity and reasoning.
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Killer sends Moonpig Christmas cards from his victim to family to cover murder

Scott Paterson murdered Annette Smith and attempted to cover up the crime by sending fake messages to her family, facing life imprisonment for his actions.

Brother of East Bay woman accused of killing missing Carmel teen pressed about his involvement in the slaying

Marco Antonio Quintanilla's conflicting statements about his knowledge of a murder complicate his defense in the ongoing trial related to his sister's alleged crime.

Murder trial date set after mother and two children found dead in Luton flat

A teenager is charged with the murder of a mother and her two children in Luton.

Woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing at home in north London

Murder charges against Zaneta Peto stem from the fatal stabbing of Efthyia Constantinou, with a connection between the suspect and the victim confirmed.

Man accused of killing girlfriend, fleeing to Kenya held without bail after pleading not guilty

Kevin Kangethe returned to face first-degree murder charges for the death of his girlfriend, Maggie Mbitu.

Ware man found guilty of 2018 murder of mother and 3 kids

Matthew Locke was found guilty of murdering Sara Bermudez and her three children in a case described as one of the most heinous by authorities.

Killer sends Moonpig Christmas cards from his victim to family to cover murder

Scott Paterson murdered Annette Smith and attempted to cover up the crime by sending fake messages to her family, facing life imprisonment for his actions.

Brother of East Bay woman accused of killing missing Carmel teen pressed about his involvement in the slaying

Marco Antonio Quintanilla's conflicting statements about his knowledge of a murder complicate his defense in the ongoing trial related to his sister's alleged crime.

Murder trial date set after mother and two children found dead in Luton flat

A teenager is charged with the murder of a mother and her two children in Luton.

Woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing at home in north London

Murder charges against Zaneta Peto stem from the fatal stabbing of Efthyia Constantinou, with a connection between the suspect and the victim confirmed.

Man accused of killing girlfriend, fleeing to Kenya held without bail after pleading not guilty

Kevin Kangethe returned to face first-degree murder charges for the death of his girlfriend, Maggie Mbitu.

Ware man found guilty of 2018 murder of mother and 3 kids

Matthew Locke was found guilty of murdering Sara Bermudez and her three children in a case described as one of the most heinous by authorities.
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#bail

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

Combs is accused of attempting to manipulate legal proceedings from jail while being considered a flight risk and danger to the community.

Boy (16) remanded in custody after being charged in connection with stabbing of Army chaplain

A minor has been charged with a serious assault on a priest, raising concerns about radicalization and the nature of the attack.

Mother charged with threatening prosecutor at son's arraignment

A Hyde Park woman was charged for threatening a prosecutor during her son's arraignment, highlighting the seriousness of courtroom decorum and safety.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

Combs is accused of attempting to manipulate legal proceedings from jail while being considered a flight risk and danger to the community.

Boy (16) remanded in custody after being charged in connection with stabbing of Army chaplain

A minor has been charged with a serious assault on a priest, raising concerns about radicalization and the nature of the attack.

Mother charged with threatening prosecutor at son's arraignment

A Hyde Park woman was charged for threatening a prosecutor during her son's arraignment, highlighting the seriousness of courtroom decorum and safety.
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#robbery

NYPD: Robber broke eye socket of victim, 76, with rock at deli on Staten Island

A Brooklyn man assaulted a 76-year-old during a deli robbery, causing severe injuries and facing multiple felony charges.

Halloween horror mask robber is jailed for terrifying raids at Co-op and Morrisons shops across Essex

Aldegheri was sentenced to eight years for a series of violent robberies in Essex and Suffolk, highlighting the threat posed by armed criminals.

Hero clings onto car for almost half a mile to try and stop handbag thief

A witness was injured while trying to stop a robbery in a Morrisons car park in Yorkshire.

NYPD: Robber broke eye socket of victim, 76, with rock at deli on Staten Island

A Brooklyn man assaulted a 76-year-old during a deli robbery, causing severe injuries and facing multiple felony charges.

Halloween horror mask robber is jailed for terrifying raids at Co-op and Morrisons shops across Essex

Aldegheri was sentenced to eight years for a series of violent robberies in Essex and Suffolk, highlighting the threat posed by armed criminals.

Hero clings onto car for almost half a mile to try and stop handbag thief

A witness was injured while trying to stop a robbery in a Morrisons car park in Yorkshire.
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#homicide

Son accused of brutally killing elderly UWS mom left trail of damning clues: prosecutors

Edward Asencio allegedly murdered his elderly mother, leaving behind evidence that suggested guilt, including searches about elder abuse after her death.

East Bay man gets 15 years to life for his involvement in 2018 Vallejo killing

Daniel Anthony Street sentenced to 15 years to life for aiding in a fatal shooting, linked to a previous murder case involving a convicted shooter.

Son accused of brutally killing elderly UWS mom left trail of damning clues: prosecutors

Edward Asencio allegedly murdered his elderly mother, leaving behind evidence that suggested guilt, including searches about elder abuse after her death.

East Bay man gets 15 years to life for his involvement in 2018 Vallejo killing

Daniel Anthony Street sentenced to 15 years to life for aiding in a fatal shooting, linked to a previous murder case involving a convicted shooter.
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#shoplifting

'Persistent thief' banned from City of London after punching security guard and spitting at officer

A persistent shoplifter, Mohamad Ahmadpour, received a 22-week prison sentence for multiple thefts and assaults against security personnel.

Ipswich woman charged with swiping $4,800 worth of merchandise from Boston Lululemon

A woman was arrested for shoplifting $5,000 worth of Lululemon items and has an active warrant for prior theft.

Two women with 80 previous convictions 'came to Kerry to do a bit of shoplifting'

Theft charges were dropped against two women as they repaid stolen items' value.

'Persistent thief' banned from City of London after punching security guard and spitting at officer

A persistent shoplifter, Mohamad Ahmadpour, received a 22-week prison sentence for multiple thefts and assaults against security personnel.

Ipswich woman charged with swiping $4,800 worth of merchandise from Boston Lululemon

A woman was arrested for shoplifting $5,000 worth of Lululemon items and has an active warrant for prior theft.

Two women with 80 previous convictions 'came to Kerry to do a bit of shoplifting'

Theft charges were dropped against two women as they repaid stolen items' value.
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#politics

Ex-Sinn Fein press officer Michael McMonagle sentenced to nine months in prison over child sex offences

McMonagle was sentenced to nine months for attempting to incite children, countering claims of a media witch hunt related to his political past.

Ex-Prosecutor Surprised By 'Jarring' Aspect To Trump Court Appearance

Former US Army prosecutor Glenn Kirschner described Donald Trump's demeanor in court as 'jarring' and unlike his usual bluster.
Kirschner said Trump looked like a 'defeated defendant' and behaved like a defendant rather than a politician.

Ex-Sinn Fein press officer Michael McMonagle sentenced to nine months in prison over child sex offences

McMonagle was sentenced to nine months for attempting to incite children, countering claims of a media witch hunt related to his political past.

Ex-Prosecutor Surprised By 'Jarring' Aspect To Trump Court Appearance

Former US Army prosecutor Glenn Kirschner described Donald Trump's demeanor in court as 'jarring' and unlike his usual bluster.
Kirschner said Trump looked like a 'defeated defendant' and behaved like a defendant rather than a politician.
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#crime

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in tube station

A man was charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at Seven Sisters underground station.

Brooklyn Man Receives 25-Year Sentence for Deadly Bed-Stuy Shooting

Darrien Weekes sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Malik Russell in Bed-Stuy.

Bomb Explodes Inside Santa Maria Courthouse | KQED

A man threw an explosive device in a courthouse in Santa Maria, resulting in minor injuries and his subsequent arrest.

Portland man arrested for fatal shooting in Lloyd District neighborhood

Cresencio Flores has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the shooting of Jacob Forrest.

Greenpoint street attack leads to three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Bushwick man

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to three-and-a-half years for a random assault involving a knife and violence against a bystander in Greenpoint.

Gunman jailed after shooting man in leg and fleeing to south London

Charles Ebzon received a nine-year jail sentence for shooting a man in the leg after being identified on CCTV.

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in tube station

A man was charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at Seven Sisters underground station.

Brooklyn Man Receives 25-Year Sentence for Deadly Bed-Stuy Shooting

Darrien Weekes sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Malik Russell in Bed-Stuy.

Bomb Explodes Inside Santa Maria Courthouse | KQED

A man threw an explosive device in a courthouse in Santa Maria, resulting in minor injuries and his subsequent arrest.

Portland man arrested for fatal shooting in Lloyd District neighborhood

Cresencio Flores has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the shooting of Jacob Forrest.

Greenpoint street attack leads to three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Bushwick man

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to three-and-a-half years for a random assault involving a knife and violence against a bystander in Greenpoint.

Gunman jailed after shooting man in leg and fleeing to south London

Charles Ebzon received a nine-year jail sentence for shooting a man in the leg after being identified on CCTV.
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What's next in Diddy sex-trafficking case: possible gun and drug charges, a gag order, and a bail decision

Sean Combs is under serious legal scrutiny with potential new charges arising before his next court appearance in December.
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BKFC Star, UFC Veteran Mike Perry Arrested for DUI

Mike Perry was arrested for DUI and is scheduled for a court appearance on October 30.

Romford man and boy among three charged after phones and tablets 'stolen' from shop

Three individuals charged after electronic thefts in Suffolk, including a 20-year-old woman and two teenagers.

Police name Scottish bus driver who died after station assault'

A bus driver named Keith Rollinson died after being assaulted at Elgin bus station.
A 15-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Man who has been wanted for four months arrested in Penge

The man wanted on warrant by the courts was arrested in Penge after a chase by officers.
The arrest was seen as a positive outcome since the suspect had been wanted for four months.

BKFC Star, UFC Veteran Mike Perry Arrested for DUI

Mike Perry was arrested for DUI and is scheduled for a court appearance on October 30.

Romford man and boy among three charged after phones and tablets 'stolen' from shop

Three individuals charged after electronic thefts in Suffolk, including a 20-year-old woman and two teenagers.

Police name Scottish bus driver who died after station assault'

A bus driver named Keith Rollinson died after being assaulted at Elgin bus station.
A 15-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Man who has been wanted for four months arrested in Penge

The man wanted on warrant by the courts was arrested in Penge after a chase by officers.
The arrest was seen as a positive outcome since the suspect had been wanted for four months.
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Seven appear in court over alleged false imprisonment and torture of woman in Dublin flat

Seven individuals are charged with false imprisonment and assault after allegedly torturing a woman in Dublin.
The victim is hospitalized with severe injuries, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.
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1 month ago

Where fates are decided: Miami's immigration courts are microcosm of South Florida

Immigration courts are crucial spaces where the fates of hopeful immigrants are decided, reflecting the challenges faced by families seeking better opportunities.

Ex-employee defrauds SF company, buys yacht, cars, pet cloning, DOJ alleges

A former GM embezzled over $10 million from Williams-Sonoma using a fake company to fund a lavish lifestyle.
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Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed

New York's appeals court maintains a limited gag order on Trump, restricting his comments about court personnel while pending sentencing.

Man (48) charged with threatening to kill Taoiseach Simon Harris remanded on bail

Patrick Grealish is charged with threatening the Taoiseach, with a court appearance set for November 2024.

Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed

New York's appeals court maintains a limited gag order on Trump, restricting his comments about court personnel while pending sentencing.

Man (48) charged with threatening to kill Taoiseach Simon Harris remanded on bail

Patrick Grealish is charged with threatening the Taoiseach, with a court appearance set for November 2024.
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from Independent
2 months ago

Huw Edwards was the BBC's golden boy. No one could have predicted his downfall

Huw Edwards expressed deep remorse for his actions related to possession of indecent images.
#theft

Harold Hill man charged after 'break-in' near pub

A man was charged with theft after allegedly breaking into a van outside The Blue Crown pub in Brentwood.

Thief who stole 20kg gorilla statue from Melbourne retirement village admits he made silly' mistake

A man admitted to stealing a gorilla statue, saying it was a silly mistake and showing a careless attitude towards the theft.

Harold Hill man charged after 'break-in' near pub

A man was charged with theft after allegedly breaking into a van outside The Blue Crown pub in Brentwood.

Thief who stole 20kg gorilla statue from Melbourne retirement village admits he made silly' mistake

A man admitted to stealing a gorilla statue, saying it was a silly mistake and showing a careless attitude towards the theft.
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Man accused of staring Bay Area wildfire pleads not guilty to charges

A man accused of starting a wildfire in Marinwood is undergoing a mental competency examination before standing trial.

Listen To Your Lawyer: Please Don't Write That In An Email

Internal communications sent via email, text, or messaging app may be used as evidence in court.

French court annuls extradition of Italian mafia hitman-turned-pizza chef

France's top court has annulled a lower court decision to extradite a convicted mafia killer, Edgardo Greco, to Italy.
The decision to annul the extradition was based on a procedural flaw tied to the composition of the investigating chamber of the Lyon Court of Appeal.

Trump Wins News Cycle On Road To Losing Civil Fraud Trial

Trump's lawyer demanded that he be allowed to present part of his own closing argument in his civil fraud trial, but was denied.
Trump launched into a broadside against the court and the prosecutors, claiming he was being persecuted and that this was election interference.

Backlog in NHS and courts will take 10 years to clear, says thinktank

Public services will not recover until the 2030s, even under a Labour government.
It will take a decade to clear the backlog in the NHS and the courts.

Showing Up Is Half The Battle - And A Bunch Of Philly Lawyers Are Losing

Lawyers in Philadelphia have a high rate of not showing up to court, with privately retained or court-appointed private lawyers failing to appear in court in 36% of their cases.
Police officers and civilian witnesses also have high rates of failure to appear, leading to dropped charges in thousands of cases.

Lawyer Gives Judges Nazi Salute

A British lawyer has been fined and reprimanded for using a Nazi salute in court.
He was fined £250 and ordered to pay £1,750 in costs.
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