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Untouchable' Dartford drug brothers lose appeal against prison sentences

The Hanna brothers' appeal against their 25-year prison sentences for drug offenses has been rejected, validating their convictions.

Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete search

PCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.

Untouchable' Dartford drug brothers lose appeal against prison sentences

The Hanna brothers' appeal against their 25-year prison sentences for drug offenses has been rejected, validating their convictions.

Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete search

PCs Clapham and Franks appealed their dismissal for falsely claiming to smell cannabis during a stop-and-search of athletes, leading to an initial sacking.
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Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia while serving prison time for sexual assault. Awaiting a new trial due to overturned convictions.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after return to New York City following the nullification of his 2020 rape conviction.

What Weinstein's Overturned Conviction Means for His California Case

The New York court's decision to overturn Harvey Weinstein's conviction raises questions about the use of witnesses in sexual assault cases and may impact his California appeal.

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia while serving prison time for sexual assault. Awaiting a new trial due to overturned convictions.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after return to New York City following the nullification of his 2020 rape conviction.

What Weinstein's Overturned Conviction Means for His California Case

The New York court's decision to overturn Harvey Weinstein's conviction raises questions about the use of witnesses in sexual assault cases and may impact his California appeal.
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Trump's already massive New York civil fraud penalty has grown by $24M in interest ahead of a Thursday court showdown

Trump's debt to New York has increased by $24 million due to interest while appealing a $454 million fraud judgment.

New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict

Trump's appeal aims to reverse a significant civil fraud judgment that may impact his real estate business and finances.

Trump Probably Won't Have Much Luck With His Appeal

Chances of Trump's conviction being reversed on appeal are slim due to historical low overturn rates.

Exclusive | Trump plans to be in NYC this week for appeal arguments in E. Jean Carroll sex assault suit

Trump appeals a $5 million verdict for sexual abuse and defamation, claiming a biased trial in New York impacted the jury's decision.

Trump's already massive New York civil fraud penalty has grown by $24M in interest ahead of a Thursday court showdown

Trump's debt to New York has increased by $24 million due to interest while appealing a $454 million fraud judgment.

New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict

Trump's appeal aims to reverse a significant civil fraud judgment that may impact his real estate business and finances.

Trump Probably Won't Have Much Luck With His Appeal

Chances of Trump's conviction being reversed on appeal are slim due to historical low overturn rates.

Exclusive | Trump plans to be in NYC this week for appeal arguments in E. Jean Carroll sex assault suit

Trump appeals a $5 million verdict for sexual abuse and defamation, claiming a biased trial in New York impacted the jury's decision.
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Defense Lawyers in Missouri Scrambling to Halt Death Sentence

Marcellus Williams's case exemplifies legal complexities in death penalty appeals, spotlighting wrongful convictions and calls for clemency amid new court hearings.

Teenager detained over protest violence wins custody appeal

A 15-year-old boy's custodial sentence for participating in violent protests was overturned on appeal, highlighting complexities in youth justice and protest laws.

A Missouri prison again has ignored an order to free a wrongfully convicted inmate

Inmates with overturned convictions in Missouri are being kept in prison due to appeals by the state's attorney general.

How Trump's appeal will play out

Appeals can be unpredictable, but overturning the verdict for Trump is unlikely, potentially still a convicted felon by election day.

Tom Hayes Really Wishes He Did His LIBOR-Rigging In New York

Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo will not return to jail, but their reputations remain tarnished.
Manipulating interest rates is still considered illegal in the UK despite the appeal ruling.

A big gamble': Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan faces crunch week in Commons

Conservative whips warned party moderates that if the Rwanda bill failed, it could be the end of Rishi Sunak's premiership.
The prime minister faces rebellions from both right-wing and centrist members of his party over the bill's provisions on deportation and legal appeals.

Appeals Court Denies Bannon's Emergency Motion to Remain Free

Stephen K. Bannon's request for freedom extension denied, likely starting prison sentence soon after losing appeals for contempt of Congress conviction.
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