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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

He shot an 18-year-old in the back of the head. A jury couldn't decide if it was murder

The trial of former Long Beach school officer Eddie Gonzalez ended with a jury deadlock on whether he was guilty of murder or manslaughter. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Woman gets probation for fatal stabbing during weed-induced psychosis

A Thousand Oaks woman who claimed cannabis-induced psychosis as a defense was sentenced to probation and community service.
A prosecutor's medical expert agreed that the behavior was the result of cannabis-induced psychosis, leading to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter. [ more ]
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New York City
New York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC bouncer accused of fatally stabbing rowdy patron when bar brawl spilled into street: cops

A bouncer was charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a patron during a dispute over a drink bill outside a Brooklyn bar. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Ex-Doctor Charged With Manslaughter in New York Woman's Suicide

A former doctor from Arizona is facing manslaughter charges in New York for his role in a woman's suicide.
The doctor allegedly aided in the suicide of the woman, who had contacted him through an organization advocating for medical aid in dying. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Thrill-seeking driver, 23, charged in NYC crash that killed girl, 15, man, 21

The driver involved in the deadly crash in the Bronx has been charged with manslaughter and other charges.
The driver was allegedly trying to perform stunts before losing control of the car and crashing into a parked oil tanker truck. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Police Officer Who Threw Cooler at Fleeing Man Charged With Manslaughter

A police sergeant has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, assault, and criminally negligent homicide for throwing a cooler at a man in the Bronx, resulting in his death.
The incident occurred when the victim was fleeing narcotics officers who were attempting to arrest him.
The sergeant has been suspended without pay since the incident in August. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Doctor gets up to 15 years for fatally poisoning wife with dietary supplements that once had her 'seeing frogs'

Dr. Jeffrey Harris has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of five-to-15 years in prison for fatally poisoning his wife with alternative medicines.
Harris was convicted of manslaughter after a trial where prosecutors claimed his fixation on the dietary supplement selenium led to his wife's fatal overdose. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
New York City

Road rage driver who fatally plowed into man in NYC had suspended license, held on $50K bond

Road rage incidents can have serious consequences, as demonstrated by a recent incident that resulted in a man's death in New York City.
The driver who was responsible for the incident has been held on a $50,000 bond.
Road rage can be prevented by exercising patience, avoiding aggressive behavior, and recognizing signs of danger. [ more ]
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Baby died after being strapped face-down to bean bag by nursery boss, court hears

Nursery deputy manager accused of causing baby's death by placing her face down on a bean bag for over an hour. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Marten accused of fantastical' claims about Mission Impossible-style' investigators

Private investigators' fantastical existence as claimed by defendants dismissed in court.
Accused parents deny hiring investigators to find them while on the run with their daughter; implicated in newborn's death. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Constance Marten trial: Aristocrat accused of killing baby back in court - live

The trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon involves accusations of gross negligence manslaughter and other related charges.
Expert testimony suggested that the circumstances around baby Victoria's death do not align with hypothermia as a cause of death. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Man charged over death of woman after dispute outside Isle of Man hotel

Charges of manslaughter over woman's death outside a hotel on the Isle of Man.
Police urging witnesses to come forward to provide information about the incident. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Barnaby Webber's mother reacts to watchdog verdict: Disappointed but not surprised'

Mother of victim disappointed in CPS review findings
Campaigners criticize watchdog's findings as a missed opportunity [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Teenagers who killed dog walker in vicious' attack after row in park are jailed

Three teenagers jailed for the manslaughter of a dog walker in a park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
The teenagers received custodial sentences for the attack, with the girl receiving an 18-month sentence and the boys two years each. [ more ]
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Streetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Guest Commentary: The Problem with the Prosecution of the Driver Who Killed Ethan Boyes - Streetsblog San Francisco

Driver pleaded guilty to manslaughter and drunk driving
Case raised concerns about the handling of the charges [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Father who shook baby to death told hospital daughter was being a drama queen'

Drug-dealing father jailed for fatally injuring daughter
Father dealt drugs while daughter was in intensive care [ more ]
US politics
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

James Crumbley, father of Michigan school attacker, guilty of manslaughter

Parents James and Jennifer Crumbley found guilty of manslaughter related to their son's high school shooting.
Both parents will be sentenced on April 9 with manslaughter carrying a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
US politics

Mother of US school shooter convicted of manslaughter

A Michigan mother has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the actions of her son, who carried out a school shooting.
The mother could face up to 15 years in prison and her husband will be tried separately in March. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
US politics

Trials of Michigan school shooter's parents to test limits of who's responsible for a mass shooting

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, who opened fire at his high school in Michigan, are set to go on trial for manslaughter.
Prosecutors are alleging that the parents are responsible for the students' deaths, a novel and unusual legal theory. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

High-on-pot uncle shoots baby niece to death while showing off gun to pals: cops

A Florida man has been arrested for shooting and killing his 18-month-old niece while showing off a gun while high on marijuana.
The suspect has been charged with felony manslaughter.
The sheriff criticized the adults present for giving conflicting statements and potentially trying to destroy evidence. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Constance Marten tells manslaughter trial babies 'don't require that much to survive'

Babies need basic essentials to survive
Defendants' justification for the baby's conditions [ more ]
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BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Driver Finally Sentenced for Fatal 2019 Hit-And-Run

Motorist sentenced to prison for killing cyclist after alleged car robbery
Defendant's extreme reaction led to the victim's death [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn driver sentenced to prison for running down cyclist in 2019 killing * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn motorist sentenced to 14 years in prison for running over cyclist.
District Attorney Gonzalez emphasized the severity of the crime and the consequences of the defendant's actions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

CCTV shows moment boy kills pensioner with fatal trip but teenager given just one year in custody

A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to 12 months in custody for manslaughter after tripping up a 62-year-old man, causing him to suffer a heart attack and die.
The incident was caught on CCTV and the defendant was arrested and charged within 24 hours.
The family of the victim described the perpetrator as a 'sadistic criminal' who humiliated and killed their loved one. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

The quiet student who went on to kill three in monstrous knife attack

Two University of Nottingham students were brutally attacked and one killed by a man with mental health issues.
The attacker, Valdo Amissao Mendes Calocane, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Moment teenager disposes of knife he used to stab young footballer to death at party

A teenager was caught on camera disposing of a knife used to stab and kill a footballer at a party.
The teenager was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 13 years in jail. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Three jailed after teenager knifed to death outside Parsons Green station

Three men have been jailed for the manslaughter of Hani Solomon, who was ambushed near Parsons Green underground station in London.
The men were convicted of waiting for Mr. Solomon to arrive before attacking him and his friends.
The victim's family has been put through a hellish ordeal and hopes the sentencing brings them some comfort. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

British Airways killer's chilling 999 call after bludgeoning wife at home

British Airways pilot made chilling 999 call after killing his wife in 2010
Robert Brown admitted manslaughter on diminished responsibility grounds [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Asylum seeker with home-made boat guilty of killing migrants who drowned in Channel

Pilot found guilty of manslaughter for deadly voyage
Overcrowded boat lacked safety equipment [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Aristocrat caught on CCTV buying petrol to cremate newborn baby while on the run'

A runaway aristocrat and her partner are on trial for manslaughter after living in tents with their newborn baby in sub-zero temperatures.
The woman was caught on CCTV purchasing petrol to allegedly cremate her dead baby.
The couple traveled across England in taxis and lived off-grid to avoid authorities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland: Man gets 19 years for homicide during illicit gun sale

Alex Myers, an Oakland man, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in a 2021 shooting.
The shooting occurred during an illegal gun sale and was captured on surveillance footage. [ more ]
London
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Defendant accused of murdering Bromley man attacked at court

Mawien Mawien was attacked outside the court on the first day of his trial.
Mawien Mawien was found not guilty of murder but guilty of grievous bodily harm. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

Boy detained for killing 62-year-old man with trip and shove

A 17-year-old boy has been detained for manslaughter after pushing a man to the ground, causing his death.
The boy has been sentenced to a 24-month detention and training order, with 12 months in a young offenders' institution and 12 months of supervision in the community. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Woman killed abusive mum who told her to 'get a life'

A young woman stabbed her alcoholic mother to death after a series of confrontational text messages.
The defendant admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and claimed self-defense. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mother appears in court charged over house fire that killed her two sets of twins

Deveca Rose, a mother from London, will go on trial for manslaughter and child abandonment after her four young sons died in a house fire.
Rose was granted conditional bail in December 2023 and could face a significant prison sentence if found guilty.
The boys' father expressed devastation at their loss and thanked emergency services and the local community for their support. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mum, 29, to face September trial after death of four boys in Sutton house fire

Deveca Rose, a mother accused of killing her two sets of twin sons in a house fire in south London, is facing a trial this autumn.
Rose was charged with four counts of manslaughter and cruelty to a child under the age of 16.
Judge Mark Lucraft KC granted Rose continued conditional bail after her first appearance at the Old Bailey. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Mum charged in connection with house fire in Sutton where four children died

A woman has been charged in connection with a fire in Sutton where four children died.
The woman has been charged with four counts of manslaughter and child abandonment. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Nottingham victim's mother says she was foolish to trust the legal system'

The mother of a student killed in a knife attack in Nottingham feels let down by the legal system after his killer was hospitalized indefinitely rather than jailed.
The Crown Prosecution Service accepted Valdo Calocane's plea to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility after he denied murder. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Mum of Nottingham victim reveals moment she knew of son's death: My body went cold'

The mother of one of the students stabbed to death in Nottingham is calling for an inquiry into any failings that led to the attacks.
The families of the victims are angry that the perpetrator was only charged with manslaughter and are calling for a murder verdict. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Boy jailed for killing 62-year-old man by tripping him up in street

A teenager has been jailed for killing a grandfather in a reckless and unprovoked attack.
The 17-year-old boy pushed the victim from behind, causing him to fall face first into the pavement. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Footage of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's burning car on M61 shown in court

Newly released footage of the burning car is being used as evidence in the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon.
Other evidence, including images from their holiday cottage, is being presented in the trial. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd freed from jail early after killing date in crash

Jack Shepherd, known as the 'Speedboat killer', has been released from jail early after serving only part of his six-and-a-half-year sentence for manslaughter.
Shepherd was found guilty of manslaughter in his absence in 2018 after going on the run to avoid justice for the death of his date, Charlotte Brown, in 2015. [ more ]
Flipboard
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYPD sergeant charged with manslaughter | Flipboard

NYPD sergeant charged with manslaughter
Cooler thrown at suspect [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Grace O'Malley-Kumar's brother vows he will never forgive' sister's killer

Grace O'Malley-Kumar's brother expresses his grief and anger towards the man who killed his sister in the Nottingham attack.
Valdo Calocane pleaded manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to serious mental illness. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Nottingham triple-killer's manslaughter plea over stabbings accepted

Valdo Calocane's pleas of manslaughter have been accepted by the prosecution
Calocane had serious mental illness which led to diminished responsibility [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Design

Woman with milk allergy dies after eating 'vegan' tiramisu

A woman with a severe dairy allergy died after eating a tiramisu advertised as vegan.
The pastry company that supplied the tiramisu is being investigated for manslaughter. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Woman denies killing girl after allegedly using imported bedbug poison

Jesmin Akter has pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and importing a regulated substance in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Akter allegedly used aluminium phosphide to tackle a bedbug problem in her flat, which released a dangerous gas that caused the girl's death. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Woman charged with manslaughter after four children killed in deadly house fire

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after a house fire in south London resulted in the deaths of four young children.
The woman has been charged with four counts of manslaughter and child abandonment. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Driver arrested in DUI death of 2 is principal of Dinuba school, official confirms

The principal of Kennedy Elementary School in Dinuba, California has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and DUI charges after a fatal collision.
Two passengers in the other vehicle involved in the collision were killed. [ more ]
ESPN.com
5 months ago
National Hockey League

Arrest made in skate blade death of Johnson

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson.
Johnson's death has prompted leagues to examine player safety measures and consider mandatory neck protection devices. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
New York City

Family of man killed in NYC road-rage incident in disbelief: 'Everybody loves him'

Road rage incidents can have devastating consequences, as evidenced by the death of a man in NYC due to a road rage incident.
The family of the victim in this incident is in disbelief and stresses the importance of remaining calm and composed in situations that can easily escalate.
It is essential to be aware of the potential dangers of road rage and to be mindful of how our actions can affect others on the road. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
New York City

Suspect in fatal NYC road-rage scuffle said he feared for his family, didn't mean to kill victim: sources

A fatal road rage scuffle occurred in NYC, resulting in the death of one person.
The suspect in the scuffle has told police that he felt threatened and was trying to protect his family.
The incident highlights the potential dangers of road rage and the need for drivers to remain calm and refrain from retaliating in such situations. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
New York City

Joyriding teen charged in deadly NYC crash over July Fourth weekend

Driving recklessly can have serious consequences and can cost lives.
Teens should be taught about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while impaired or distracted.
Drivers of all ages should be aware of their surroundings at all times and practice safe driving. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
New York City

Ex-Marine Daniel Penny pleads not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday morning for the chokehold death of homeless man Jordan Neely.The 24-year-old former Marine - who appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court clean-shaven and wearing a blue suit and maroon tie - was arraigned on charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
New York Post
9 months ago
New York City

Ex-Marine Daniel Penny set to be arraigned on manslaughter indictment in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny is slated to appear in a Manhattan court Wednesday morning to be arraigned on manslaughter charges for the chokehold death of homeless man Jordan Neely on a subway train last month.The 24-year-old former Marine is expected to be asked to enter a plea on an indictment charging him with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the caught-on-camera confrontation with Neely, 30, on an F train on May 1.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Islington: Pensioner guilty of killing woman 49 years on after DNA breakthrough

A pensioner has been found guilty of strangling a young woman nearly 50 years ago following a DNA breakthrough.John Apelgren, now 80, hit sex worker Eileen Cotter, 22, in the face and throttled her before throwing her body out of his car in 1974, the Old Bailey heard.The manslaughter in Islington, north London, came two years after Apelgren indecently assaulted an 18-year-old guest at his own wedding, it was alleged.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Student who knifed his friend 29 times after drink and drugs binge is jailed

A student who launched a knife attack on a grandmother while paranoid after drinking vodka and smoking skunk cannabis has been jailed for her murder.Sunderland University student Alexander Carr was seen by a witness cuddling his friend, Michelle Hanson, 47, in her sitting room earlier on the evening he killed her last December.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Mother and bully' stepfather who enjoyed inflicting pain jailed for killing her son

A judge has said a stepfather who has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a nine-year-old boy is a bully who gained pleasure from inflicting pain and discomfort.Alfie Steele died in his home in Droitwich, Worcestershire in February 2021 after he was subjected to a cold bath as punishment, a jury heard.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

Grand Jury Votes to Indict Daniel Penny in Subway Chokehold Killing

A grand jury on Wednesday voted to indict a Marine veteran who was arrested last month after killing a homeless man on a subway car in a case that created a political firestorm in New York City and beyond, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.The case against the veteran, Daniel Penny, was brought by the Manhattan district attorney's office, which had charged Mr. Penny with manslaughter in the death of the homeless man, Jordan Neely, but needed the grand jury's approval to proceed with the case.
www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn subway stabbing suspect caught less than 24 hours after bloody murder on J train | amNewYork

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Detectives cuffed on Wednesday the prime suspect in a deadly Brooklyn subway stabbing the night before.Jordan Williams, 20, of Queens is accused of brutally stabbing 36-year-old Brooklynite Devictor Ouedraogo aboard northbound J train at approximately 8 p.m. just before it stopped at the Marcy Avenue and Broadway station, police said.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Four teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old in rival group

Four teenagers have been convicted of killing a 16-year-old boy during a dispute between rival groups.Ramarni Crosby was stabbed to death after being confronted by youths armed with a machete, meat cleaver and knives in Gloucester in December 2021.CCTV footage taken from properties in the Barton area of the city showed Ramarni and his four friends running away, then the teenager slowing and collapsing in Stratton Road where he died a short time later.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Man jailed following senseless' fatal stabbing outside sports bar in Greenwich

A man has been jailed following a senseless fatal stabbing outside a sports bar in Greenwich.David Joseph Johnson, 38, was found guilty of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm with intent following a three-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court on February 2.He has been sentenced to fourteen years in prison with seventeen years on extended license.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Explore: $70 million in SF law enforcement settlements

"The settlement money is a fraction of the total cost to the city," said Brian Cox, an attorney in the Integrity Unit of the Public Defender's Office.The Integrity Unit attempts to keep tabs on officer misconduct in case their histories become relevant when defending a suspect at trial.He said that the time spent by lawyers in the City Attorney's office fighting these cases can be even more expensive than the settlements themselves.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

One Last Job? 60-Somethings With Mob Ties Charged in Jewel Heists

When four men were charged this week in the brazen armed robberies of two Manhattan jewelers, their ages suggested it might not be their first encounter with the criminal justice system.It wasn't.Among them, according to officials and court documents, the men have ties to the Genovese, Lucchese and Kansas City, Mo., crime families; a history of bank robberies, racketeering and killings; and a jailbreak reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Jury out in trial of mother and partner accused of murdering nine-year-old

A jury has retired to consider verdicts on a mother and her partner accused of murdering her nine-year-old son, who is alleged to have been beaten and held down in a bath.Carla Scott and Dirk Howell have both told jurors at Coventry Crown Court that Alfie Steele was not dunked in a bath at his home in Droitwich, Worcestershire, as a punishment prior to his death in February 2021.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

New lawsuit filed in death of Elk Grove mom in parasailing crash

CHICAGO - The family of an Illinois woman killed in a 2022 crash while she and two children were parasailing in the Florida Keys filed a second lawsuit connected to her death this week and reflected on the tragic end to a family vacation about a year ago.Supraja Alaparthi, 33, was killed after being dragged across the water and slamming into a bridge last June while strapped into a parasail.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Croydon tram disaster driver deeply sorry' for failing to avert derailment

The driver in the Croydon tram disaster has apologised to the families of the victims, saying: I'm sorry that I became disorientated.Alfred Dorris, 49, was allegedly going three times the speed he was supposed to be doing before his tram derailed on a sharp curve at Sandilands in south London, killing seven passengers and seriously injuring 19 more.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tram disaster driver tells jurors: In some ways I held myself responsible'

The driver in the Croydon tram disaster broke down in court as he told jurors: In some ways I held myself responsible.Alfred Dorris, 49, was allegedly going three times the speed he was supposed to be doing before his tram derailed on a sharp curve at Sandilands in south London, killing seven passengers and seriously injuring 19 more.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Emergency services scrambled to help swimmers at Bournemouth beach week after tragedy

Emergency services were scrambled to Bournemouth beach again on Wednesday, a week after two children lost their lives in the water.Two swimmers got into difficulty in the sea to the east of Bournemouth Pier at 12.25pm on Tuesday.An RNLI lifeboat, two coastguard crews, a coastguard helicopter, police officers and ambulance paramedics attended the scene as the water was searched.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR

Beachgoers filmed paramedics delivering CPR to people involved in an incident off Bournemouth Pier that killed two youngsters, witnesses have said.The deceased - a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl - sustained critical injuries and died after being pulled from the sea.Eight other people were treated for injuries described as non-threatening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police rule out contact between swimmers and vessel off Bournemouth beach

Police have confirmed that no vessel is believed to have been in physical contact with a 17-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl who died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Bournemouth beach.Dorset Police received a report from paramedics at about 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon of people requiring assistance on the beach near to Bournemouth Pier.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Third youth convicted of Zombie knife killing of boy in front of mother

A third youth has been convicted of killing a boy who was stabbed with a Zombie knife in his own home in front of his horrified mother.Camron Smith, 16, was unarmed and in his underwear when masked attackers stormed into his home armed with knives.The 17-year-old boy, who was 15 at the time, had admitted being there but denied involvement in Camron's killing.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Florida Woman Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Her Neighbor

A woman in Florida who was accused of fatally shooting her neighbor after a dispute involving the victim's children was arrested on Tuesday, the authorities said.The woman, Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, was charged with manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of Ajike Owens, 35, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said in a statement early Wednesday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Aspiring lawyer killed in gang-style attack after trip to Waitrose'

An aspiring lawyer was stabbed to death in a gang-style attack in a case of mistaken identity after a trip to Waitrose, a court has heard.Sven Badzak, 22, and a 16-year-old friend were targeted by a group of six youths as they walked in Kilburn, north-west London, on the afternoon of February 6 2021.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Devastated' friends and teachers pay tribute to trainee chef who died in sea

Devastated friends and teachers of a 17-year-old trainee chef who died in the Bournemouth beach tragedy said he was an exceptional student.Joe Abbess, who was studying at City College Southampton, drowned along with 12-year-old Sunnah Khan in the Dorset seaside resort on May 31.Stephanie Williams, the schoolgirl's mother, has posted on social media, describing her beautiful daughter as so well loved and well liked.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Girl and boy who died in Bournemouth beach tragedy drowned, inquest hears

An inquest has heard that two youngsters died from drowning after a suggestion that they got into difficulty by getting caught in a riptide in the sea off Bournemouth beach.Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12, from Buckinghamshire, were rescued from the sea during the incident on Wednesday, but both died in hospital.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Bournemouth youngsters died from drowning, inquest hears

An inquest has heard that two youngsters died from drowning after a suggestion that they got into difficulty by getting caught in a riptide in the sea off Bournemouth beach.Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12, from Buckinghamshire, were rescued from the sea during the incident on Wednesday, but both died in hospital.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Father of Bournemouth tragedy survivor addresses rumours

The father of one of the survivors of the Bournemouth beach tragedy has addressed the rumours surrounding the mystery events that led to the deaths of a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, as police search a pleasure boat as part of their investigation.Survivor Lauren Tate, 18, one of eight others who were injured, was treated in hospital and is now continuing to recover at home, after a rip tide took her and her friends out to sea when they were swimming by the pier, according to her father.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Bournemouth tragedy survivor's father addresses rumours as police probe pleasure boat

The father of one of the survivors of the Bournemouth beach tragedy has addressed the rumours surrounding the mystery events that led to the deaths of a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, as police search a pleasure boat as part of their investigation.Survivor Lauren Tate, 18, one of eight others who were injured, was treated in hospital and is now continuing to recover at home, after a rip tide took her and her friends out to sea when they were swimming by the pier, according to her father.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Hamilton man given 8-year prison term in driveway shooting death of man from Six Nations, Ont. | CBC News

Peter Khill will serve eight years in federal prison for the killing of Six Nations man Jon Styres.Ontario Superior Court Justice Andrew Goodman sentenced Khill on Tuesday in a packed Hamilton courtroom, seven years after he shot Styres in the driveway of Khill's home.One night in February 2016, Khill, then 26, woke up to noises outside.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Minister says he was 'shocked' by serial killer Paul Bernardo's prison transfer but he can't reverse it | CBC News

Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he was "shocked" by the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) decision to transfer serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison but he insists his office cannot overrule it.Mendicino told reporters Monday that he spoke to CSC commissioner Anne Kelly that morning.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Everything we know about impounded boat after Bournemouth beach deaths

A sightseeing boat was impounded by police after two children died in a tragic sea incident in Bournemouth this week.A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy died after suffering critical injuries during the incident near the Pier on Wednesday.Eight others were pulled from the water but none of their conditions were life-threatening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Bournemouth pier boat operations suspended after death of swimmers

All boat operations have been suspended off Bournemouth pier following the death of two young swimmers, the local authority has announced.Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned and eight other people were treated by paramedics after they were suspected to have been caught in a riptide next to the pier at the Dorset seaside resort on May 31.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man pleads guilty to murder of three family members in house fire

A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of three members of the same family in a house fire in Co Fermanagh.Denise Gossett, 45, her son Roman, 16, her daughter Sabrina, 19, and Sabrina's 15-month-old daughter Morgana were all killed in a fire on February 27 2018, at their home in Derrylin.Daniel Sebastian Allen, 32, of Doon Road, Derrylin, appeared in Craigavon Crown Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to the murder of Roman and Sabrina Gossett, as well as Sabrina's infant daughter Morgana Quinn.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

Trooper Charged in Killing of Unarmed Man After a High-Speed Chase

A state trooper was charged by the New York attorney general's office on Monday with killing an unarmed man in downtown Buffalo by fatally shooting him after a high-speed highway chase.The trooper, Anthony Nigro IV, a 15-year State Police veteran, was charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of James Huber, 38, on Feb. 12, 2022, the attorney general, Letitia James, said in a news release.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Lack of police clarity on Bournemouth deaths caused wild speculation' MP

A local MP has criticised Dorset Police for failing to properly communicate with the public about the circumstances that led to the death of two youngsters who got into difficulty in the water off Bournemouth beach.Joe Abbess, a 17-year-old boy from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire, were rescued from the sea during the incident on Wednesday, but both died later in hospital.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Everything we know about impounded boat after Bournemouth beach deaths

A sightseeing boat has been impounded by police after two children died in a tragic sea incident in Bournemouth this week.A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy died after suffering critical injuries during the incident near the Pier on Wednesday.Eight others were pulled from the water but none of their conditions were life-threatening.
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10 months ago
World politics

Citing Doubt, Officials Free Woman Convicted in 4 Children's Deaths in 2003

Two decades ago, Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of smothering all four of her young children.Australian tabloids called her the country's worst female serial killer.But Ms. Folbigg, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison, insisted she was innocent.And in recent years, a growing number of scientists began to argue that she was telling the truth.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Bournemouth beach victim, 17, was talented young chef, say heartbroken' family

A 17-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in the water off Bournemouth beach this week has been described by his family as a fabulous young man and a wonderful son and brother.Joe Abbess, from Southampton, was kind and generous, loving and caring, hardworking and funny, they said.A 12-year-old girl, identified in many reports as Sunnah Khan, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, died at the same time.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Family of girl who died in Bournemouth tragedy say death left hole in our hearts'

The family of a 12-year-old girl who died in a tragic incident on Bournemouth beach has said her death left a hole in all of our hearts.The girl, identified as Sunnah on social media, and a 17-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty in the water next to Bournemouth Pier.Eight others were pulled from the water on Wednesday but did not suffer serious injuries.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Families of Paul Bernardo's victims question serial killer's prison transfer | CBC News

WARNING: This story contains distressing details.The lawyer for the families of two of Paul Bernardo's victims says they were given no warning or explanation about a recent prison transfer that saw the Ontario serial rapist and murderer moved from a maximum security facility to a medium security prison, a move they oppose.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man arrested after Bournemouth beach incident released under investigation

A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after two youngsters died off Bournemouth beach has been released under investigation.A boy, 17, from Southampton and a girl, 12, from Buckinghamshire, died after getting into difficulty in the water at the Dorset resort on Wednesday.Another eight people were treated by paramedics.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Bournemouth beach victims had not jumped from pier or been hit by jet-ski'

The two youngsters who died off Bournemouth beach had not jumped from the pier or been hit by a jet-ski, police have confirmed.A 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire died after getting into difficulty in the water at the Dorset resort on Wednesday afternoon.A further eight people were treated by paramedics following the incident.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

No jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach tragedy, police say

No jet skis or pier jumping were involved in the deaths of two children at Bournemouth Beach, Dorset Police say.The youngsters a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl suffered critical injuries and died after being pulled from the sea.Eight other people, also plucked from the waves, were treated on the beach for injuries described as non-threatening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Hero' teenagers rushed into water to help save swimmers at Bournemouth beach

Two teenagers have been hailed heroes after they helped bring a man struggling in the water off Bournemouth Pier to safety on the day two children died in the sea.Iona Hunter, 14 and Kaiden Andre, 15, were swimming in water at Bournemouth beach on the day of a tragic incident, which led to the deaths of a 12-year-old girl from High Wycombe - identified on social media as Sunnah Khan - and a 17-year-old boy from Southampton.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Drug dealer who beat man to death in block of flats found guilty of manslaughter

A drug dealer has been convicted of manslaughter after kicking and punching a man to death in Hackney.Romayne Husbands, 28, of Winchester Road, was found guilty by a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday following a two-week trial.It was a re-trial after he had previously been convicted of murder in June 2021.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Everything we know about impounded boat after Bournemouth beach deaths

A sightseeing boat has been impounded by police after two children died in a tragic sea incident in Bournemouth this week.A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy died after suffering critical injuries during the incident near the Pier on Wednesday.Eight others were pulled from the water but none of their conditions were life-threatening.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Pleasure boat searched as two children die in Bournemouth tragedy

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close Boy, 17, and girl, 12, die following incident off Bournemouth beach Police have searched a pleasure boat as part of the investigation into the deaths of two children who sustained critical injuries at Bournemouth beach.
New York Post
10 months ago
New York City

Grand jury begins hearing evidence against ex-Marine Daniel Penny in NYC subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

A Manhattan grand jury has begun to hear evidence in the case against Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged with manslaughter for fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway last month, according to reports on Thursday.The grand jury was impaneled by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office as prosecutors attempt to secure an indictment on the second-degree manslaughter charge against Penny, 24, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

What we know about conditions around Bournemouth Pier during tragic beach incident

Tragedy struck a packed Bournemouth beach yesterday as two youngsters died after being pulled from the sea.Eight other people were recovered from the water after getting into difficulty off the main pier as thousands of sunseekers enjoyed the sunny half-term weather.They were treated by paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries.
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