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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US man convicted in Palestinian-American boy hate crime murder dies in jail

Wadee Alfayoumi, a six-year-old Palestinian-American boy, was murdered in a hate crime committed by Joseph Czuba due to his Muslim identity.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Landlord jailed for decades in hate-crime attack on Palestinian American family has died

Joseph Czuba, who was convicted for attacking a Palestinian American boy and his mother, has died in custody.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Bulgaria's arrest of liberal, pro-EU mayor sparks protests DW 07/26/2025

Protests in Bulgaria are driven by concerns over authoritarianism and the justice system.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: 20,000 Safeway Workers Could Strike Saturday if Deal Not Met

A federal judge in San Diego ordered the Trump administration to reinstate social and legal services for families separated at the border, ruling it violated a court settlement.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Epstein Survivor Says Maxwell Pardon Would Be 'Crumbling' of Justice System: 'Upside Down World'

Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell would signify the collapse of the justice system, according to survivor Teresa Helm.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sentence before verdict: Trump's attack on Obama is straight out of Alice in Wonderland | Austin Sarat

The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of American justice, contrasting with the unfairness seen in totalitarian regimes.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Judge in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial going over evidence as she delivers ruling | CBC

Justice Carroccia found the complainant's evidence not credible, leading to the decision that the Crown did not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Apology for South Korean woman convicted of biting off tongue of alleged attacker 61 years ago

Senior prosecutor Jeong Myeong-won personally attended the first and only day of Choi's retrial and stated, 'We caused immeasurable pain and suffering to Ms Choi Mal-ja, who should have been protected as a sexual violence victim. We deeply apologise.'
Social justice
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Trump's Grand Jury Gambit for More Epstein Files Is Already Failing

Less than a week later, one of the requests has already been denied.
US politics
#ghislaine-maxwell
fromJezebel
1 week ago

5 Years After Breonna Taylor Was Killed, Justice Still Falls Short

"Only one officer was sentenced. Hankison wasn't one of the officers who fired the killing shot, but he did blindly shoot 10 rounds into her apartment, making him liable for violating Taylor's rights with excessive force."
Black Lives Matter
fromShore News Network
1 week ago

New York City Cop Gets 40 years in Prison for Coercing Young Boys

Christopher Terranova, a former NYPD officer, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors, following his conviction on multiple charges.
US politics
fromFox News
1 week ago

WATCH: Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani on abolishing prisons: 'What purpose do they serve?'

I think that frankly - I mean - what purpose do they serve? I think that we have to ask ourselves that. Many defend the carceral state for their own feelings, not its reality.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Cockroach-infested jail put into special measures for illegally detaining prisoners

A cockroach-infested jail which illegally detained prisoners for longer than their release date has been put into special measures by a watchdog, exposing critical failures in the prison system.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

DoJ seeks single-day sentence for officer who fired into Breonna Taylor's home

Recommended one-day jail sentence and supervision for Brett Hankison after civil rights conviction related to Breonna Taylor's death.
#trump
#victims-rights
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

'National failure to deliver justice': Up to three quarters of rape victims withdraw from cases, damning new report reveals

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

'National failure to deliver justice': Up to three quarters of rape victims withdraw from cases, damning new report reveals

fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Misidentified by facial recognition and arrested

In Jacksonville, Florida, police arrested a man after AI facial recognition identified him as a close match to a suspect. Charges were later dropped.
US news
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Lives controlled by crime': Explosive allegations hit South Africa police

South African police commissioner accuses police chief of colluding with criminal gangs, exposing systemic corruption.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Former senior coroner's officer says Lucy Letby has suffered miscarriage of justice

Stephanie Davies now believes Lucy Letby has suffered a miscarriage of justice, raising concerns about the investigation and trial.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people's ability to pay | Editorial

Private criminal prosecutions allow individuals, companies, or charities to seek justice, but can also lead to abuse, as shown by the Post Office's 918 successful prosecutions.
UK news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Pam Bondi dismisses charges against Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away $28,000 worth of Covid vaccines

Federal charges against Utah plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Kirk Moore for throwing away COVID-19 vaccines and selling fake vaccination cards were dismissed.
#true-crime
fromIndependent
1 month ago
France news

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film 'Re-Creation' debuts in New York: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

fromIndependent
1 month ago
France news

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film 'Re-Creation' debuts in New York: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Elder 'Papa B' jailed for rape and sexual assault

A community elder was sentenced to nine years for rape and sexual assault after exploiting a woman's trust for financial gain.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks

A divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement allowing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty, sparing him from the risk of execution for the 9/11 attacks.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Lawyers for the Alexander brothers hail Diddy sex-trafficking acquittal as 'heartening'

"A verdict like this is refreshing and it's heartening because it means the jury did its job," said Paul, a former New York City prosecutor, reflecting on the acquittals.
Law
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Normandale Survivors Asked Police For An Explanation. What Portland Got Was a Partial Apology and More Excuses.

The Normandale Park shooting, fueled by anger towards a protest, resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, including Deg's paralysis.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

2 men given life sentences for shooting that killed Regent Park youth worker | CBC News

Two men received life sentences for first-degree murder after killing youth worker Thane Murray in a Toronto parking lot.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Confessions, Torture, and the Criminal Law

Under English common law, if a suspect is deemed "psychologically hardened", the brutal tactics used to secure their confession may not count as torture or oppression in the eyes of the court.
Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Latino Judges Association illuminate three judicial standouts for their service at Foundation gala

"I feel incredibly fortunate to be doing work I love," Quinones noted. "It allows me to introduce people from all walks of life to our justice system, to help shape and support rising legal talent, and to mentor future generations of judges, lawyers and leaders."
Django
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to six months in contempt case

Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal.
#wrongful-conviction
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man exonerated for decades-old manslaughter charge after reinvestigation pokes holes in conviction * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man exonerated for decades-old manslaughter charge after reinvestigation pokes holes in conviction * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

What to know about the Bryan Kohberger case as a plea deal emerges over Idaho murders

Bryan Kohberger is expected to accept a plea agreement regarding the 2022 stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students, despite opposition from victims' families.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Tech giants propose under-skin tracking and AI policing in radical justice overhaul

Tech companies proposed radical ideas for managing UK offenders, including subcutaneous implants and AI-driven rehabilitation.
fromwww.dailypress.com
4 weeks ago

Judge again delays Abrego Garcia's release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in detention due to fears of deportation amid conflicting statements from the Justice Department regarding his future.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Reform UK mayor says Bob Vylan's chants show two-tier justice'

Reform UK mayor Andrea Jenkyns argues Bob Vylan's chants at Glastonbury showcase a possible two-tiered justice system if no arrests occur.
UK politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Caro Quintero's life behind bars: The story of Mexico's Narco of Narcos'

Rafael Caro Quintero's narrative of ignorance about his cartel activities masks a long history of violent crime and legal manipulation.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Four French policemen to stand trial for beating black musician

Four policemen to stand trial for beating a black musician; prosecutors cite insufficient evidence for hate crime charges.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump's Running Tab in the Abrego Garcia Case

The Trump administration's campaign against Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises questions about justice and due process amid controversial legal strategies.
#crime
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Public health

Rapist jailed after attack on girl, 13, in alleyway

Sorosh Amini was sentenced to seven years for raping a 13-year-old girl in a calculated attack in Croydon.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

'Pure evil' transgender woman who fatally stabbed postal worker inside NYC deli sentenced to 15 years: 'Disgusting excuse for a human being'

The transgender woman Jaia Cruz was sentenced to 15 years for the manslaughter of postal worker Ray Hodges after a plea deal.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Pure evil' transgender woman who fatally stabbed postal worker inside NYC deli sentenced to 15 years: 'Disgusting excuse for a human being'

The transgender woman Jaia Cruz was sentenced to 15 years for the manslaughter of postal worker Ray Hodges after a plea deal.
#violent-crime
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger's request to delay murder trial in college student stabbings

Idaho judge rules quadruple murder trial will proceed as scheduled without postponement.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Claims UK has two-tier justice system are disgusting, says Hermer

UK Attorney General rejects claims of a two-tier justice system, calling such comparisons "disgusting" and dangerous to the UK’s institutions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Democracy Can Die': Reagan Appointee Former Justice Kennedy Warns Freedom at Risk from Threats to Judges

Former Justice Anthony Kennedy warns that hostile discourse threatens democracy and freedom in the U.S.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

East Londoners face long wait for justice as court has historically high backlog

Snaresbrook Crown Court has the highest backlog in England, with 4,185 cases, impacting justice delays for both victims and defendants.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case

Inquiry into Harry Dunn's case handling by the Foreign Office to commence soon, as family seeks justice and accountability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for 1976 killing

Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving inmate on Mississippi's death row, was executed for a 1976 murder after nearly five decades in prison.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Natasha O'Brien's story shows the dark side of masculinity - the side that will beat women to the ground

Natasha's journey illustrates the profound emotional impact of violence and the complexity of seeking justice against an attacker.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Rachael Rollins, U.S. attorney when federal probe began, praises Turtleboy's reporting after Karen Read verdict

Aidan Kearney's coverage of the Karen Read murder case was pivotal in exposing injustices within the investigation.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Give public a say on prison sentences, says Reform UK

Proposal for public influence on criminal sentencing could improve trust in justice.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

After D.A.'s objection, California man convicted of hate crime will face harsher sentence

Tyson Theodore Mayfield, who threatened a pregnant Black woman while making racial slurs, is facing up to life in prison after resentencing.
Black Lives Matter
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The True Price of Crime in America: What Taxpayers Are Really Paying For - Social Media Explorer

Spending on crime response varies dramatically from one state to another. For instance, California spends significantly more than states with less crime or smaller populations.
Social justice
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Karen Read special prosecutor Hank Brennan breaks silence on verdict

"I am disappointed in the verdict and the fact that we could not achieve justice for John O'Keefe and his family," Brennan said Monday.
Black Lives Matter
UK news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

McCabe and Albert family members release statement after Karen Read verdict

The verdict announcement reflects deep concern over the justice system's handling of the O'Keefe case.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Truth and justice must prevail' - former wife of garda Trevor Bolger speaks out after 'protracted assault' in her childhood home

The sentencing of Trevor Bolger, a former garda, follows his guilty plea for assaulting his ex-wife, Margaret Loftus.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Josef Puska's two brothers and their wives guilty of charges of obstructing his arrest after murder of Ashling Murphy

Jozef Puska's family members were convicted for obstructing justice in the murder case of Ashling Murphy.
#protest
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's outrageous,' says mother of UK Israel protest accused as he faces 21 months in jail before trial

Unjust detainment: William Plastow faces 21 months in jail awaiting trial for protest-related charges, raising concerns over justice and mental health.
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end humanitarian status for some migrants

The Supreme Court allowed a temporary pause on the CHNV humanitarian program affecting nearly half a million individuals from specific countries.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with straight woman in so-called 'reverse discrimination' case

Supreme Court ruling allows straight individuals to sue for discrimination based on sexual orientation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end humanitarian status for some migrants

The Supreme Court allowed a temporary pause on the CHNV humanitarian program affecting nearly half a million individuals from specific countries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Politicians, lawyers and doctors express concern over use of expert witnesses in English courts

Lack of regulation of expert witnesses in English courts may lead to miscarriages of justice.
SF LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Livermore child sexual misconduct suspect dies awaiting trial

Daniel Lavi, facing trial for sexual abuse, died of illness in custody, reflecting issues of healthcare in jails.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

With Berkeley murder case dismissed, man gets probation for having a gun

Judge Thomas Reardon noted this murder case was unusual, stating he had never before thrown out a murder case at a preliminary hearing based on a self-defense argument.
East Bay (California)
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kyle Hayes' brothers Cian and Daragh moved to open prison 19 weeks into sentences for savage attack

Two brothers were jailed for a brutal, unprovoked attack on a former friend but have since been transferred to a low-security facility.
#sexual-assault
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Young woman waives anonymity to name cousin who sexually assaulted her during sleepover when she was 10

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Young woman waives anonymity to name cousin who sexually assaulted her during sleepover when she was 10

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish woman who accused Madeleine McCann suspect of rape fears he will hunt her down if freed

"His sentence may be ending but mine never did. I have lived with fear every day for 21 years... a leopard doesn't change his spots."
Germany news
US news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

US charges man mistakenly deported to El Salvador upon return

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported mistakenly but is now back in the U.S. facing charges for a human smuggling operation.
#child-abuse
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Parenting

Mother who abused her son until his legs were amputated to be released from prison

Jody Simpson, mother of Tony Hudgell, is being released early from prison despite the severe abuse inflicted on her son.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec faces 20 years prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children under 15.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mother who abused her son until his legs were amputated to be released from prison

Jody Simpson, mother of Tony Hudgell, is being released early from prison despite the severe abuse inflicted on her son.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec faces 20 years prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children under 15.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Man 'turns into a beast,' holds woman captive for two years, prosecutor says. He gets 394 years in prison

A man was sentenced to 394 years for kidnapping and abusing a 74-year-old woman over two years.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Kyrgyzstan court sentences ex-leader Atambayev to 11 years in absentia

Kyrgyz former President Almazbek Atambayev convicted of corruption and unrest, sentenced to over 11 years in prison.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

Junior's case exemplified the deep-seated issues within the justice system, depicting an endless cycle of pain for Aboriginal families seeking justice.
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein's new trial is almost over. It could be a litmus test for #MeToo

Weinstein's ongoing trial highlights the changing climate of sexual assault allegations and accountability since the rise of the #MeToo movement.
NYC politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Truth About Diddy Might Be Darker Than the Rumors

Diddy's trial has sparked widespread speculation and distraction, moving focus from the real issues of sex trafficking.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former MBTA Transit Police sergeant found guilty of helping officer who assaulted man file false arrest report

A former sergeant was convicted for helping a fellow officer file a false arrest report after an assault incident.
fromThe Root
1 month ago

Michigan Man Learns His Fate After Shooting His 8-Year-Old Sister for This Unbelievable Reason | The Root

A brother shot his eight-year-old sister over a trivial argument, leading to a disturbing murder case that highlights family tragedy and the severity of the crime.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pardons Are A Priority Over Marijuana Rescheduling

Pardons for financial crimes highlight the inconsistency in American justice regarding marijuana access for medical patients.
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

Regretful California dad says plea deal for son's killer is miscarriage of justice'

When I buried my son, I promised myself I don't care what bridges I burn... I'm going to get justice, he said in an interview.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Richard Satchwell convicted of wife's murder and now faces life in prison

Truck driver found guilty of murdering wife after lying about her disappearance for over six years.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Diego Maradona: Mistrial ruled in case against medical team DW 05/29/2025

The Argentine court declared a mistrial in the homicide case against Diego Maradona's medical team due to ethical conflicts raised by a judge's television appearance.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of nearly 300 people

A retired surgeon was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing 299 victims, shocking France and highlighting systemic issues in child protection.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jailed Reality Star Joe Exotic Rages After Trump's Chrisley Pardon: I Guess Being Innocent Is Not Enough'

Joe Exotic questions the justice system after Trump pardons the Chrisleys, asserting innocence and calling for his own freedom.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

After Oakland killing, police ambush, vigilante spree, came a message of forgiveness

Today is the day for me to stand up as a man, and I'm here to forgive Mr. Blackwell. God told me to do something positive and save some kids.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Exhuming the past: ex-Colombian soldiers help recover victims of their own crimes

These were atrocities that never should have happened," said one of the soldiers during a mid-day break in the exhumations at a cemetery in the central Colombian city of Neiva. The soldier, a former lieutenant colonel, admitted that during the mid-2000s soldiers under his command shot dead 63 civilians and reported them as guerrillas killed in action.
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