#criminal-justice

#criminal-justice

Tony Betteridge, who spent 17 years under an indefinite jail term for a teenage crime, expressed that he is now ready to enjoy life after being freed.

Irina Ganyushkina escaped from a secret underground bunker where she and four other women were held captive by the notorious serial killer Aleksandr Komin.

In response to a work stoppage by court-appointed lawyers in Massachusetts, several criminal defendants have been released due to lack of legal representation, following an emergency protocol from the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.

Forty-eight states in the U.S. allow at least one form of 'pay-to-stay' fees for incarcerated individuals, which often leads to long-term debt upon release.

The Talitrix T-Band represents a revolutionary shift in monitoring technology, transforming how we think about electronic supervision. This innovative wristband device breaks away from traditional ankle monitors, offering a more discreet and dignified solution for individuals under court supervision.

Christian Collado, a 51-year-old inmate battling stage four cancer, died in Bellevue Hospital while still in custody of the Department of Correction after his attorney sought his release.

"We have a lot of bad people who have been here for a long time... People that wack people over the head with a baseball bat from behind...they're not new to our country. Many of them were born in our country."

City of London Police officers arrived at the scene and during a search, 27 wraps of cocaine and around 10,000 in cash were found in a bag which Crabtree had on him.

Hassan Jhangur was found guilty of murder for killing Chris Marriott after driving into a wedding brawl, injuring several others in the incident.

"Multiple cases linked to the Oakland Police detective Phong Tran have ended in dismissal or lenient plea deals due to allegations of bribery and perjury."

Police say that Isaia Williams had been hired as a financial advisor for former Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones but instead funneled $1.58 million from Jones' personal account for personal expenses, including lavish vacations and designer clothes.

The drugs crisis in prisons is the worst it has ever been, with experts warning that the prevalence of illicit substances is making jails increasingly difficult to manage positively.

Stephen Lumb, a 66-year-old sex offender with over 200 convictions, was jailed for breaching a sexual harm prevention order while drunk outside a Tesco.

"The controversial tech allows officers to catch criminals ahead of time, including paedophiles, rapists and violent robbers, by delivering faster, and more accurate results."

Leanne Simonsen has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Jagger Freeman and Christopher Ransom, two convicted men profiting from the death of her husband, NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen.

Darren Henry has been ordered to pay £750 in compensation after pleading guilty to criminal damage for damaging a car valued at £3,700 in Lewisham.

Hall served on the San Quentin Fire Department during his incarceration, leading to privileges like a shortened sentence and enrollment in state training programs.

For over a decade, Mr. Hill was known only as the 'Maricopa County John Doe 2013.' Researchers from both the UK and US have now successfully restored Mr. Hill's identity using a cutting-edge method called Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG). This innovative technique combines advanced DNA analysis with extensive genealogical searches, marking the first time a UK citizen has been identified through this process.

Jeremy Dante Love Fisher, 28, of Pacifica, entered a no-contest plea to armed robbery and using a deadly weapon, resulting in a guilty verdict by the judge.

The murder of Zara Aleena highlights the urgent need for systemic change in how institutions like probation and police handle cases of violence against women.

The BBC understands it was the latest bizarre stunt by Jacky Jhaj, a British man I have been investigating for two years.

David Washington, a Bay Area man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter linked to a 2024 burglary incident.

It's unbelievable. I'm still in disbelief that this has actually happened. I know I made my mistakes ... but it's not like I was a violent criminal.

The report highlights that Black children, when compared to white peers, are 15% more likely to be criminalised for similar offences, indicating systemic inequities.