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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Sole survivor of mushroom lunch murders tells court he 'feels only half alive'

Erin Patterson was convicted of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, facing life sentences and 25 years.
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fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Richard Satchwell to appeal his conviction for murder of his wife Tina on six grounds

Richard Satchwell (58) will appeal his murder conviction and life sentence on six grounds; hearing not expected before late 2026 or early 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Mushroom lunch survivor forgives Erin Patterson, saying she has become the victim of my kindness'

I make an offer of forgiveness to Erin, he told the court. In regards to the murders of Heather and Gail and Don, I am compelled to seek justice. Now I am no longer Erin Patterson's victim, and she has become the victim of my kindness. Wilkinson said he bore Patterson no ill will and his prayer for her was that she would use her time in custody to reform.
Law
#shawn-kemp
fromFortune
17 hours ago
US news

The Shawn Kemp sentence: He says his truck and cellphone were stolen and he returned fire at the thieves. Nobody was hurt but he's under electronic home monitoring

fromFortune
17 hours ago
US news

The Shawn Kemp sentence: He says his truck and cellphone were stolen and he returned fire at the thieves. Nobody was hurt but he's under electronic home monitoring

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Masked robbers tie up young shopkeeper in shocking 50,000 jewellery theft

Two men tied up a Holbeach shopkeeper, stole £50,000 in jewellery with an axe; both pleaded guilty and were jailed for seven years four months.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Developer gets 4 years for activating network "kill switch" to avenge his firing

After his conviction, Lu moved to schedule a new trial, asking the court to delay sentencing due to allegedly "surprise" evidence he wasn't prepared to defend against during the initial trial. The DOJ opposed the motion for the new trial and the delay in sentencing, arguing that "Lu cannot establish that the interests of justice warrant a new trial" and insisting that evidence introduced at trial was properly disclosed.
Law
#sexual-exploitation-of-a-minor
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: Chilling Bodycam Video Shows the Moment Cops First Showed Up at Idaho Murder House: I Saw The Guy!'

The Nov. 13, 2022, footage, which was released Friday by the Moscow Police Department, captured the instant that police drew their guns and swept the residence to make sure the perpetrator had left the premises. As they moved through the house, police can be heard counting the bodies before they cordoned off the scene with yellow tape. The video also showed paramedics arriving at the scene, then being turned away.
Law
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Richmond drunk driver got 13 years for killing 6-year-old boy

An intoxicated driver received a 13-year, eight-month prison sentence after crashing and killing 6-year-old Amadeo Alvarez Jr. following high-speed collisions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police officer caught stealing woman's underwear during property search

A Hertfordshire police officer stole an arrested woman's underwear, recorded on CCTV, and received a four-month prison sentence for abusing police powers.
Juventus
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Two mothers in Santana Row assault and murder case appeal to judge one for justice, one for mercy

Two mothers express opposing views in court regarding justice and mercy for their sons in a gang-related stabbing case.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

'I don't think 27 months is enough': Federal judge rejects plea deal in Bay Area drug case

Federal judge rejects insufficient plea deal for fentanyl dealer linked to two fatal overdoses.
#murder
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

'A violent man': Judge hands down sentence against person convicted of killing ex-fiance, stuffing body in trunk

Richard Charles receives 30 years to life for the murder of ex-fiancé Anika Crane, found beaten and hidden in her car.
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man sentenced to 25 years to life for execution-style killing in NYCHA courtyard

A Brooklyn man received a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of an unarmed man in a public housing complex.
#crime
fromQNS
1 month ago
US politics

Gunman gets 12 years in prison for shooting woman in Flushing over a relative's debt: DA - QNS

fromQNS
1 month ago
US politics

Gunman gets 12 years in prison for shooting woman in Flushing over a relative's debt: DA - QNS

fromNewsday
1 week ago

Jason Schaal, of Riverhead, gets 9 years for trying to kill woman with his car, ramming MTA bus in downtown Brooklyn, DA says

On Aug. 15, 2023 at 3:18 p.m., Schaal was driving a 2012 Toyota Prius on Willoughby Street when he turned sharply onto the sidewalk, striking a 38-year-old woman standing on the corner, prosecutors said.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3 years in prison after mom got 5 years for fraud scheme

Sean Kingston sentenced to three and a half years for a $1 million fraud scheme.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Brooklyn construction magnate gets probation for funneling illegal donations to NYC Mayor Eric Adams

A Brooklyn construction magnate received a year of probation for funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.
#child-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Factory worker (25) facing jail after being found with abuse images and videos featuring children and nine-month-old baby

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Factory worker (25) facing jail after being found with abuse images and videos featuring children and nine-month-old baby

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at rivals' homes

Solomon Pena was sentenced to 80 years in prison for drive-by shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers after the 2020 election.
#assault
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Long Island man sentenced to 4 years in COVID-19 loan fraud case

A Long Island business owner was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $1.7 million in pandemic relief funds.
US politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 week ago

Weinstein could be sentenced next month, but only if there's no retrial on an unresolved rape charge

Harvey Weinstein faces sentencing and a potential retrial in his New York City sex crimes case with scheduled court dates pending.
#sean-combs
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Neo-Nazi leader sentenced to 20 years for plot to attack Maryland's power grid

Brandon Russell received a 20-year prison sentence for conspiring to attack Maryland's power grid driven by racist beliefs.
#brooklyn
fromShore News Network
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn stalker gets decades for slashing and stabbing former girlfriend

A Brooklyn man received a 38-year prison sentence for multiple violent attacks on his ex-girlfriend, including slashing and stabbing her.
#child-exploitation
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Man sentenced to prison after filming 11-year-old girl in her bedroom, girls changing at Wrentham Outlets

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Staten Island cop sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual abuse of underage boys: Feds | amNewYork

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Man sentenced to prison after filming 11-year-old girl in her bedroom, girls changing at Wrentham Outlets

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Staten Island cop sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual abuse of underage boys: Feds | amNewYork

fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

What Is Evil?

Kohberger received four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students without expressing remorse or revealing a motive.
#diddy-combs
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Diddy prosecutors are tallying his past sins ahead of an October 3 sentencing - including some a jury cleared him of

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Diddy prosecutors are tallying his past sins ahead of an October 3 sentencing - including some a jury cleared him of

#animal-cruelty
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man sentenced to 33 years to life for 2022 murder of N.H. woman

A New Hampshire man, Mitchell, was sentenced to 33 years to life for the second-degree murder of Esmae Doucette.
#bryan-kohberger
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
US news

Previously Sealed Court Documents Reveal Bryan Kohberger Chased Victim Through Idaho Murder House

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
US news

Previously Sealed Court Documents Reveal Bryan Kohberger Chased Victim Through Idaho Murder House

fromMail Online
1 month ago

Psychopath reveals moment Bryan Kohberger's ego was shattered

Goncalves called Kohberger 'predictable, shallow, and not profound, and said, 'The scariest thing about you is how painfully average you turned out to be.'
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Brooklyn man sentenced to 38 years for stabbing, slashing former partner * Brooklyn Paper

Rakien Figueroa was sentenced to 38 years for a series of violent attacks against his ex-girlfriend, including a life-threatening stabbing.
Music
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Sean Kingston's mother - convicted in $1M fraud scheme - is off to federal prison

Sean Kingston's mother sentenced to five years for orchestrating a $1 million wire fraud scheme.
US politics
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Court Applauds Kaylee Goncalves' Sister's Statement to Bryan Kohberger. Read It in Full

Bryan Kohberger received four life sentences for the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
#brett-hankison
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Prominent Georgetown Law Professor Convicted In Domestic Violence Case - Above the Law

Shon Hopwood, a former bank robber and law professor, was convicted of domestic violence and faces sentencing.
fromFortune
1 month ago

An American who helped North Korean IT workers rake in $17.1 million faces sentencing in scheme that tricked hundreds of Fortune 500 companies

A sentence that is too lenient would convey the wrong message to both North Koreans and current and future U.S.-based facilitators that this conduct is tolerated in the U.S. and worth the risk of being caught by U.S. law enforcement.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death

The Justice Department recommends a one-day prison sentence for Brett Hankison, involved in Breonna Taylor's shooting, sparking public outrage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail for highway racing crash

Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119 mph when he made multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic and struck other vehicles.
US news
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

I made a mistake': Man sentenced to 15 years behind bars for beating 91-year-old on Upper East Side | amNewYork

Christian Torres received a 15-year prison sentence for violently attacking 91-year-old Hyman Silverglad during a mugging.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Court rules against giving triple killer Nicholas Prosper a whole-life order

Nicholas Prosper, a triple murderer, will serve a minimum of 49 years without a whole-life order following a Court of Appeal ruling.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dealer at 'highest level' of Dublin drugs network is jailed for 15 years

Andrew Pender, a 52-year-old father of four, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leading a sophisticated drug network in Dublin, involving €10m in drugs and cash.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UK: Sycamore Gap tree vandals sentenced to prison DW 07/15/2025

Graham and Carruthers were found guilty of the "mindless" and "deliberate" felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, which sparked national outrage.
Environment
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon found guilty of manslaughter of their baby

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of manslaughter for the death of their newborn daughter, Victoria, under tragic circumstances.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

BMW driver who killed cousin while showing off at 90mph fails in bid to cut sentence

Yusif Salah was killed in a crash caused by his cousin, Alsaadoun, who was sentenced for dangerous driving.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Bromley man says he downloaded 19,000 child abuse images 'out of curiosity'

A Bromley paedophile received a suspended sentence after possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images and resumed offending shortly thereafter.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Parcel containing 187 of goods stolen by prolific thief in Blackheath

Lee Bishop, 48, pleaded guilty to stealing a parcel from a man in Blackheath on June 9 and has a history of theft convictions.
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Chicago
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Speeding driver broke red light and knocked down and killed elderly woman

Philip Ormond was sentenced to over four years for causing death through dangerous driving after hitting a pedestrian while speeding.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Final defendant in large-scale firearms trafficking ring in Brooklyn sentenced to 63 months in prison

The defendants' convictions and sentences demonstrate our resolve to hold accountable those who flood the streets of Brooklyn with deadly weapons and drugs, feeding the cycles of gun violence and substance abuse.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Shopkeeper jailed for 10 years for sexually assaulting a girl in his shop

The girl and her family have shown enormous courage, and we will continue to support them.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Shoplifting double-act stole cleaning products and cat food from Deptford Asda

Rachel Middleton and Michael Lane committed multiple shoplifting offenses and faced court sentencing.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Jail for former HSE counsellor who was getaway driver for 'thug' who murdered Lisa Thompson

Deirdre Arnold received a two-year sentence for acting as a getaway driver in the murder of Lisa Thompson, influenced by domestic abuse.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Killer 'Maggie Headbutt' turns up two hours late to sentencing for having weapon in Belfast city centre

Margaret Henderson is being considered for an intensive addiction treatment programme before her sentencing.
#diddy
US news
fromsilive
1 month ago

4th man charged in scary home invasion on camera resolves case before Staten Island judge

Roland Knight pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery and will serve seven years in prison for a home invasion.
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