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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Meet NYC's worst 'pro-defendant' judge who frees violent perps, allegedly berates sex-crime victims and prosecutors

Judge Wanda Licitra has an alarming 85% release rate for violent offenders, reflecting significant issues in the judicial system.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Issues Executive Order Restoring Federal Death Penalty - And Seeks to Expand It

Trump's claim that the death penalty deters crime is unfounded and has been debunked by research.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK politics

Criminals to face up to two more years behind bars for refusing to attend sentencing

Criminals refusing court attendance for sentencing may face two additional years and loss of privileges under new reforms.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
SF politics

Alameda County Board of Supervisors to begin search for DA Price replacement

Alameda County DA Pamela Price has been recalled, marking a significant change in local crime policies amid a growing focus on victims' rights.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

East Bay author faults Gov. Newsom for commuting murderer's sentence

Rick Jackson's book critiques the clemency decision for a convicted murderer, arguing for better transparency and victim involvement in such processes.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Meet NYC's worst 'pro-defendant' judge who frees violent perps, allegedly berates sex-crime victims and prosecutors

Judge Wanda Licitra has an alarming 85% release rate for violent offenders, reflecting significant issues in the judicial system.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Issues Executive Order Restoring Federal Death Penalty - And Seeks to Expand It

Trump's claim that the death penalty deters crime is unfounded and has been debunked by research.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK politics

Criminals to face up to two more years behind bars for refusing to attend sentencing

Criminals refusing court attendance for sentencing may face two additional years and loss of privileges under new reforms.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
SF politics

Alameda County Board of Supervisors to begin search for DA Price replacement

Alameda County DA Pamela Price has been recalled, marking a significant change in local crime policies amid a growing focus on victims' rights.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

East Bay author faults Gov. Newsom for commuting murderer's sentence

Rick Jackson's book critiques the clemency decision for a convicted murderer, arguing for better transparency and victim involvement in such processes.
more#criminal-justice
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
NYC politics

Democrat's due process protests: Letters to the Editor - May 5, 2025

Democrats face criticism for prioritizing the rights of illegal immigrants over victims' concerns in the deportation debate.
#child-abuse
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County approves $4-billion sex abuse settlement, largest in U.S. history

Los Angeles County agrees to a historic $4 billion settlement for child sex abuse victims, addressing decades of systemic neglect.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

New Zealand government apologizes for 'horrific' abuse in state care

New Zealand's Prime Minister Luxon apologized for decades of abuse in state care affecting Maori, Pasifika children, and disabled individuals.
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

6 students molested by California teacher win $48 million in lawsuit vs. the educator and school district

Former students of Mountain View School District won $48 million for being sexually abused by a teacher due to the district's negligence.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. County approves $4-billion sex abuse settlement, largest in U.S. history

Los Angeles County agrees to a historic $4 billion settlement for child sex abuse victims, addressing decades of systemic neglect.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

New Zealand government apologizes for 'horrific' abuse in state care

New Zealand's Prime Minister Luxon apologized for decades of abuse in state care affecting Maori, Pasifika children, and disabled individuals.
NYC parents
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
3 weeks ago

6 students molested by California teacher win $48 million in lawsuit vs. the educator and school district

Former students of Mountain View School District won $48 million for being sexually abused by a teacher due to the district's negligence.
more#child-abuse
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Patty Morin's slam on Van Hollen: Letters to the Editor - April 23, 2025

Patty Morin criticizes Sen. Van Hollen for prioritizing political theater over the rights of American citizens affected by crime committed by illegal aliens.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jeffrey Epstein: more files released related to late sex offender and financier

The US Justice Department has released additional Epstein-related files, affirming a commitment to transparency regarding the financier's crimes.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump admin officials rip CNN, MSNBC for refusing to air Rachel Morin's mom's emotional White House remarks: 'SHAMEFUL'

CNN and MSNBC faced criticism for not covering Patty Morin's emotional speech on her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jeffrey Epstein: more files released related to late sex offender and financier

The US Justice Department has released additional Epstein-related files, affirming a commitment to transparency regarding the financier's crimes.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump admin officials rip CNN, MSNBC for refusing to air Rachel Morin's mom's emotional White House remarks: 'SHAMEFUL'

CNN and MSNBC faced criticism for not covering Patty Morin's emotional speech on her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.
more#trump-administration
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Government reaches deal to share files with Omagh Inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA bomb atrocity

The MOU aims to facilitate the Omagh Bombing Inquiry by allowing cross-border evidence sharing and clarifying government's commitment to victims.
#metropolitan-police
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it's still used to blame victims of abuse

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Women

Met only sought Al Fayed charges for two victims

The Metropolitan Police's handling of sexual offence complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed raises serious concerns about their commitment to addressing abuse victims' claims.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it's still used to blame victims of abuse

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Women

Met only sought Al Fayed charges for two victims

The Metropolitan Police's handling of sexual offence complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed raises serious concerns about their commitment to addressing abuse victims' claims.
more#metropolitan-police
#juvenile-justice
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Concerns about California's SB 1391 raised after jury verdict in Santa Cruz rape and murder case

Adrian Gonzalez poses a continued threat to the public, prompting calls for legal reform regarding juvenile offenders.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Why 13-year-old accused of fatal stabbing at Santana Row won't be charged as adult

David Gutierrez's family seeks justice for his death, calling for adult consequences for a 13-year-old suspect despite California law prohibiting adult charges for that age.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Concerns about California's SB 1391 raised after jury verdict in Santa Cruz rape and murder case

Adrian Gonzalez poses a continued threat to the public, prompting calls for legal reform regarding juvenile offenders.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Why 13-year-old accused of fatal stabbing at Santana Row won't be charged as adult

David Gutierrez's family seeks justice for his death, calling for adult consequences for a 13-year-old suspect despite California law prohibiting adult charges for that age.
more#juvenile-justice
#northern-ireland
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Agony after baby killer admits guilt in jail... but mother had no legal right to know

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Omagh bomb victims' names read aloud as public inquiry reopens

The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing reexamines the tragic event and its impact on victims and society.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act

The UK government is set to repeal the controversial Legacy Act, addressing inquests and civil actions related to the Troubles.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Agony after baby killer admits guilt in jail... but mother had no legal right to know

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Omagh bomb victims' names read aloud as public inquiry reopens

The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing reexamines the tragic event and its impact on victims and society.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act

The UK government is set to repeal the controversial Legacy Act, addressing inquests and civil actions related to the Troubles.
more#northern-ireland
#legal-system
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Changing US law keeps victims' families and people on death row waiting decades for closure

Marcia Fulton grapples with the possibility of David Wood's innocence while facing her daughter's murder case.
Emotions clash as Fulton considers potential new evidence against her conviction of Wood's guilt.
fromQNS
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Flushing sex trafficking ring exposed, manager and enforcer convicted of brutal crimes: Feds - QNS

Two men were convicted in a federal sex trafficking and prostitution ring in Flushing, facing severe prison sentences.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Changing US law keeps victims' families and people on death row waiting decades for closure

Marcia Fulton grapples with the possibility of David Wood's innocence while facing her daughter's murder case.
Emotions clash as Fulton considers potential new evidence against her conviction of Wood's guilt.
Miscellaneous
fromQNS
5 months ago

Flushing sex trafficking ring exposed, manager and enforcer convicted of brutal crimes: Feds - QNS

Two men were convicted in a federal sex trafficking and prostitution ring in Flushing, facing severe prison sentences.
more#legal-system
#child-sexual-abuse
France news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

French surgeon to stand trial accused of abusing 299 child patients

A former surgeon will face trial for sexual abuse of 299 alleged victims in France's biggest child sex abuse trial.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's AG Promises To Release Some Epstein' Files and A Lot of Flight Logs'

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on protecting victims' identities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Chair of child sexual abuse inquiry calls Tory response awful, inconsequential'

The Conservative government's response to a national inquiry on child sexual abuse was criticized as inadequate and insubstantial.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK news

UK officials urged to act months ago' on child sexual abuse inquiry's demands

Government response to IICSA recommendations accelerated post-Elon Musk controversy, highlighting a reactive rather than proactive approach to child sexual abuse reforms.
France news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

French surgeon to stand trial accused of abusing 299 child patients

A former surgeon will face trial for sexual abuse of 299 alleged victims in France's biggest child sex abuse trial.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's AG Promises To Release Some Epstein' Files and A Lot of Flight Logs'

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on protecting victims' identities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Chair of child sexual abuse inquiry calls Tory response awful, inconsequential'

The Conservative government's response to a national inquiry on child sexual abuse was criticized as inadequate and insubstantial.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK news

UK officials urged to act months ago' on child sexual abuse inquiry's demands

Government response to IICSA recommendations accelerated post-Elon Musk controversy, highlighting a reactive rather than proactive approach to child sexual abuse reforms.
more#child-sexual-abuse
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'

Online harassment and indecent exposure during video calls is a serious issue that is often mishandled by authorities.
#sexual-abuse
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Medicine

Disgraced NYC urologist Darius Paduch sentenced to life in prison for 'perverse and pervasive' sexual abuse of male patients - including minors

Darius Paduch sentenced to life for sexually abusing male patients over a decade, including minors, at prestigious hospitals.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Medicine

Disgraced NYC urologist Darius Paduch sentenced to life in prison for 'perverse and pervasive' sexual abuse of male patients - including minors

Darius Paduch sentenced to life for sexually abusing male patients over a decade, including minors, at prestigious hospitals.
more#sexual-abuse
#justin-welby
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Church in crisis': what the papers say about the archbishop of Canterbury's resignation

Archbishop Justin Welby resigned due to outrage over the Church of England's handling of abuse scandals and to protect its interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Starmer refuses to back Justin Welby after clamor for archbishop to resign

Keir Starmer expresses serious concerns about the handling of abuse allegations within the Church, supporting victims but leaving church leadership accountability unaddressed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Church in crisis': what the papers say about the archbishop of Canterbury's resignation

Archbishop Justin Welby resigned due to outrage over the Church of England's handling of abuse scandals and to protect its interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Starmer refuses to back Justin Welby after clamor for archbishop to resign

Keir Starmer expresses serious concerns about the handling of abuse allegations within the Church, supporting victims but leaving church leadership accountability unaddressed.
more#justin-welby
Business
fromFortune
6 months ago

Boeing 737 Max crash victims' relatives to push judge to toss 'superficial' settlement deal with plane maker

Families of 737 Max crash victims are seeking a trial against Boeing, deeming the plea agreement with federal prosecutors inadequate.
New York City
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

9-year-old among 120 victims in sex assault lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, attorney says

High-profile attorney Tony Buzbee is vetting over 3,800 assault claims against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, focusing on allegations of sexual misconduct and trafficking.
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