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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

The rape case that became one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice

A young woman was brutally raped in 2003, leading to a miscarriage of justice for an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

France father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail

A father faces up to 30 years in jail for confining his son in a van for over a year, leading to severe neglect.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

Swedish government pushes ahead with plan to jail 13-year-old criminals

Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer stated, 'In reality, today's system fails to protect citizens from life-threatening violence, vindicate victims of crime or break destructive patterns that often surround these children.'
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
#el-salvador
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

El Salvador allows life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 for severe crimes amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

El Salvador allows life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 for severe crimes amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
#child-safety
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
#sexual-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Child molester faces new charges after Berkeley victim's sibling comes forward

Jack Jansen faces new sex crime charges after a sibling of a previous victim alleges months of abuse in 2012.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Child molester faces new charges after Berkeley victim's sibling comes forward

Jack Jansen faces new sex crime charges after a sibling of a previous victim alleges months of abuse in 2012.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
5 days ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
Law
fromAbove the Law
23 hours ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
#law-enforcement
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Op-Ed | The right' to remain silent | amNewYork

Remaining silent when approached by law enforcement can protect individuals from self-incrimination, despite potential short-term consequences.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Op-Ed | The right' to remain silent | amNewYork

Remaining silent when approached by law enforcement can protect individuals from self-incrimination, despite potential short-term consequences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Terrible shroud of sadness': jury finds mentally ill man not guilty of trying to murder brother

A Mullingar man was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity after attacking his brother with a hammer and knife.
#child-abuse
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Armed boy shot dead in stairwell, court told

A teenager fatally shot a 14-year-old boy during a chase in Woolwich, London, leading to ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Dorchester man sentenced on child porn, immigration charges after being caught with 2 14-year-old girls

A Guatemalan man was sentenced to 13 years for illegal reentry and possession of child pornography involving minors.
Law
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

One Furious Judge Just Laid Out Exactly How Trump and Bondi Are Wrecking the DOJ

The DOJ faced severe criticism from Judge Quraishi for incompetence and illegal operations, damaging its credibility and allowing defendants to evade justice.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

One Furious Judge Just Laid Out Exactly How Trump and Bondi Are Wrecking the DOJ

The DOJ faced severe criticism from Judge Quraishi for incompetence and illegal operations, damaging its credibility and allowing defendants to evade justice.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

As teens await sentencing for nudifying girls, parents aim to sue school

The school knows that they have this deepfake issue, and they all of a sudden add this clause to their enrollment contracts. That to me seems a little disingenuous and unfair, and it doesn't seem like someone's apologizing.
Education
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

State still trying to determine age of person accused of murdering Ukrainain teen in Dublin Tusla unit

A Somali national accused of murdering 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager Vadym Davydenko at a Dublin care facility remains of undetermined age pending court proceedings.
#infant-death
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why False Accusations Are So Disturbing

False accusations are uniquely disturbing because they violate the just-world hypothesis, undermining our belief that fairness exists and people deserve their outcomes.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Student charged in Danvers murder allegedly told police he 'wanted to kill someone for a long time'

An 18-year-old Bishop Fenwick High School senior is charged with murdering a 68-year-old woman in a random home invasion, allegedly confessing to police that he planned the killing for an extended period.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Empathy and Juvenile Crime

Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that fire during both performing and observing actions, forming the neurobiological basis of empathy and influencing human behavior and decision-making.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Los Gatos party mom case: Judge rules aggravating factors could lead to maximum penalty

Today's ruling confirms what the parents and victims in the Los Gatos Community came to know all too well - that Shannon O'Connor put herself in a position of trust over the well-being of kids, and she abused that trust. Ms. O'Connor's planned actions took advantage of the vulnerability of the innocent she drew to her home over years.
SF parents
Law
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Meta found guilty of harming children's safety and mental health in New Mexico trial

Meta was found liable for harming children's mental health and concealing information about child exploitation on its platforms.
Law
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
#juvenile-crime
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
#murder-trial
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Judge says he cannot review sentence of Boy B who murdered Ana Kriegel when he was 13

A judge accepted he cannot review the sentence imposed on Boy B, now 21, convicted of murdering 14-year-old Ana Kriegel when he was 13.
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

A California school shooter may win release. Other young offenders know what he faces.

California's youth-sentencing laws assume teenagers think differently than adults, leading to resentencing that can transform de facto life sentences into juvenile-limited custody.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Jury instructions, sex trafficking definitions and emotions: Experts weigh what's ahead in Alexander brothers trial amNewYork

Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander face a Manhattan federal trial on sex trafficking and sexual assault charges after accusations from over 60 women.
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Betrayal of a Friend's False Testimony

A man who gave false testimony as a teenager, coerced by police, now seeks redemption while three wrongfully imprisoned friends fight to overturn their convictions decades later.
New York City
fromAol
2 months ago

Judge apologizes to former suspected killer of Jam Master J for being wounded in MDC jail assault

Brooklyn federal Judge LaShaan DeArcy Hall expressed sympathy to Karl Jordan Jr. after he was stabbed while held at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Woman who posed as student at Boston high schools accepts plea deal, sentenced to probation

A former Massachusetts social worker pleaded guilty to forgery, identity fraud, and conduct violations after posing as a student at three Boston high schools.
#criminal-appeals
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Lookout convicted for notorious California honor roll murder' says he didn't believe killing would actually happen

A man convicted as a lookout in a 1992 honor roll student murder seeks to overturn his conviction, arguing he believed the killing plan was fantasy rather than a genuine plot.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
US news
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Federal judge rejects habeas bid from Brooklyn spiritual counselor convicted of abusing teen

A federal judge denied Nechemya Weberman's habeas petition, upholding his state conviction for serial sexual abuse of a teenage counseling client.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Court Overturns 2017 Conviction of Morgan Hill Teen's Accused Killer

An appeals court overturned Antolin Garcia Torres's 2012 murder conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, barring prosecutors from using certain legal theories in any retrial.
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn man sentenced for coercion and enticement of minors

Steven LaBianca was sentenced to 12 years for coercion and enticement of minors and possession of child pornography.
#child-sexual-abuse
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parents accused of murdering three-month-old baby

Paramedics and police attended the defendants' home on Kingsway at 11:34 GMT on 30 January. Paramedics performed emergency first aid at the scene and then rushed Adam to hospital. Prosecutor Joel Smith KC said Adam suffered bleeding on the brain and fractures to both sides and top of the skull.
UK news
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Misconduct by prosecution leads to reprieve for California killer once sentenced to life in prison

A state prisoner will be released in about five years after a 1988 murder case was compromised by prosecutorial misconduct, resulting in a reduced sentence.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is the Psychopathy Checklist Unsuitable for Court?

Experts should not rely solely on PCL-R scores in court because psychopathy labels and cultural misconceptions bias juries and misrepresent individuals.
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