#criminal-justice

#criminal-justice

District Attorney Kevin Hayden condemns ICE for mid-trial detention of a man, asserting it undermines public safety.

An illegal migrant was deported for the 40th time during a mass ICE operation in Texas.

California man sentenced for paying illegal kickbacks to body brokers for patient referrals in drug treatment scheme.

Calvin Darden Jr. was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for scamming NBA players out of millions through fraudulent schemes.

Lucy Letby maintains her innocence while new medical reports challenge previous trial findings regarding alleged murders and insulin tests.

John Berliner tried to save his friend Stuart Herman after he was shot, but Kirkpatrick was convicted of the murder.

Zhenhao Zou, a convicted serial rapist, has prompted fears of more victims after over 20 women reported attacks to police recently.

A crew of professional burglars linked to 40 crimes in the Bay Area includes gang members and is noted for large-scale thefts.

Yolanda Olejniczak has been arrested for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, following a violent confrontation captured on camera.

Two officers will not face charges for shooting an armed man, deemed justified by prosecutors.

Heemal Vaid, aka Starcake, was jailed for 18 years for organizing significant drug imports and laundering millions through encrypted messages.

David Haynes was arrested for cannabis production worth nearly £70,000, leading to a suspended sentence and community service.

New York Democrats support reforms to evidence laws that prioritize victims' rights and public safety over rigid discovery mandates.

Untreated mental health issues directly contributed to violent crimes in Gerardo Garcia's case.

Crime rates are decreasing, yet many New Yorkers feel unsafe, largely due to homelessness and mental health issues in the subway.

London's probation officer count will double to address high-risk offenders amid staff shortages.

A federal jury convicted Leion Butler of voluntary manslaughter for shooting a client after he requested a refund.

A San Francisco sex worker was convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting a customer during a confrontation.

Three individuals from Dagenham were sentenced for trafficking vulnerable women into unsafe sex practices.

Formerly commuted sentence by Trump, Jonathan Braun faces new charges for assaulting a man and his child.

Rick Jackson's book critiques the clemency decision for a convicted murderer, arguing for better transparency and victim involvement in such processes.

Jerome Jones was sentenced to 30 years for multiple murders linked to his drug trafficking crimes.

The accused, Waldo Mejia, is unfit for trial due to mental health issues related to the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy.

Mahamud Ilyas was murdered over a stolen bag of cannabis by two alleged killers who later disposed of his body in County Meath.

A jury convicted Daniel Blanaru of murder after he admitted guilt, despite his denial during trial.

Kyle Kitchen was sentenced for the murder of his daughter after causing severe injuries leading to her death.

The impact of child abuse exemplified in this tragic case.

The public defense system in Oregon needs more public defenders to ensure fairness and efficiency in the judicial process.

James Gold was sentenced to 16 months for a violent four-hour attack on a woman in front of children.

Mark Franklin was sentenced for drugging and filming rapes of teenage girls, which he dismissed as 'fun'.

Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, marking the state's return to executions after a 15-year break.

The federal government is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Trump's administration is reinstituting aggressive federal death penalty measures, emphasizing harsher penalties for violent crimes.

A prosecutor's investigation into a businessman revealed police negligence and systemic issues in handling sexual assault cases.

A man was convicted for sexually assaulting a sleeping woman on a flight to London.

Matthew Muller was sentenced to life imprisonment for two sexual assaults in 2009, linked to his infamous kidnapping of Denise Huskins.

Deportation of serious gang criminals to El Salvador highlights ongoing gang violence issues in the region.

The Trump administration's approach to crime deportations undermines due process, assuming guilt based on appearance rather than evidence.

Judge Millett criticizes the lack of procedural safeguards in deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

Joe Rogan expressed concern over the risk of innocent individuals being deported alongside criminal gang members.

Rogan highlights the need to ensure wrongful deportations of non-criminals are addressed.

A former private school teacher was sentenced to seven years for posing as a teen on Snapchat to solicit nude images from children.

Essex Police cracked a drug line exploiting children, linked to a fatal overdose involving a potent synthetic form of heroin.

Only 3% of abusers face charges related to victims' suicides, highlighting systemic failures in accountability.

Michael Buckholz faced wrongful job loss due to a case of mistaken identity, reflecting broader issues of systemic failures in handling mental health crises and criminal justice.

Ministers intend to quickly reverse sentencing guidelines to prevent age, sex, and ethnicity from affecting criminal sentences.

Sarah Everard's parents advocate for tougher sentencing for violent and sexual criminals, emphasizing that sentences should reflect the severity of crimes committed.

Abigail's background as a youth advocate in New York City informs her work on criminal justice and behavioral health.

Abigail combines her criminal justice insights with a deep commitment to behavioral health.

Possible self-defense theory raised in the shooting case of Matthew John, charged with killing his half-brother Joshua Hopkins.

Jason Dixon pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, attributing his actions to self-defense after a fatal encounter with a tenant.

Matthew Muller received two life sentences for home invasions involving rape attempts, adding to his extensive criminal history.

Denis Leahy, sentenced to 14 years for brutally attacking Rose Kenny, vows to leave her alone after his release.

Ibrahim Stout was convicted of stalking and revenge porn, sentenced to two years suspended and issued a restraining order preventing contact with the victim.

New York State is reconsidering its evidence-sharing rules for prosecutors due to increased case dismissals blamed on compliance challenges.

Governor Hochul's evidence law reform proposal faces mixed support and concerns about empowering prosecutors amid ongoing budget negotiations.

The recall effort against Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton hinges on community dissatisfaction with crime management.

Diana Becton, Contra Costa County DA, faces a recall effort driven by families frustrated with her decisions regarding criminal charges.

Accurate data collection on biological sex and gender identity is crucial for healthcare and legal systems.

Dr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.

Art adviser Lisa Schiff sentenced to 2.5 years for swindling clients out of $6.5 million for personal expenses.

Lisa Schiff defrauded clients of millions through her art advisory business, leading to a prison sentence of two-and-a-half years.