#criminal-justice

#criminal-justice

"We have a lot of bad people who have been here for a long time... People that wack people over the head with a baseball bat from behind...they're not new to our country. Many of them were born in our country."

Paul Flores continues to fight his conviction for first degree murder in the killing of Kristin Smart, which likely occurred in the freshman dorms at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo over Memorial Day Weekend, 1996.

Hassan Jhangur was found guilty of murder for killing Chris Marriott after driving into a wedding brawl, injuring several others in the incident.

The drugs crisis in prisons is the worst it has ever been, with experts warning that the prevalence of illicit substances is making jails increasingly difficult to manage positively.

Stephen Lumb, a 66-year-old sex offender with over 200 convictions, was jailed for breaching a sexual harm prevention order while drunk outside a Tesco.

"The controversial tech allows officers to catch criminals ahead of time, including paedophiles, rapists and violent robbers, by delivering faster, and more accurate results."

Leanne Simonsen has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Jagger Freeman and Christopher Ransom, two convicted men profiting from the death of her husband, NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen.

Darren Henry has been ordered to pay £750 in compensation after pleading guilty to criminal damage for damaging a car valued at £3,700 in Lewisham.

Hall served on the San Quentin Fire Department during his incarceration, leading to privileges like a shortened sentence and enrollment in state training programs.

For over a decade, Mr. Hill was known only as the 'Maricopa County John Doe 2013.' Researchers from both the UK and US have now successfully restored Mr. Hill's identity using a cutting-edge method called Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG). This innovative technique combines advanced DNA analysis with extensive genealogical searches, marking the first time a UK citizen has been identified through this process.

Jeremy Dante Love Fisher, 28, of Pacifica, entered a no-contest plea to armed robbery and using a deadly weapon, resulting in a guilty verdict by the judge.

Jose Rodriguez, a 26-year-old inmate serving a 15-year sentence, was found dead in his cell, prompting an investigation into a homicide involving his cellmate, Steven Miranda.

The murder of Zara Aleena highlights the urgent need for systemic change in how institutions like probation and police handle cases of violence against women.

The BBC understands it was the latest bizarre stunt by Jacky Jhaj, a British man I have been investigating for two years.

David Washington, a Bay Area man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter linked to a 2024 burglary incident.

The report highlights that Black children, when compared to white peers, are 15% more likely to be criminalised for similar offences, indicating systemic inequities.

Clark emphasized that the Bronx has faced systemic neglect relative to other boroughs, highlighting the need for investment in community and criminal justice programs.

The backlog at Woolwich Crown Court has surged by 40%, with 1,736 cases pending, causing South East Londoners to face extended waits for justice.

I hope that no one else ever has to feel the absolute blood-chilling terror this young mother described as she had to run for her life, and the life of her baby, not because of what she did, but because of the color of her skin.

This was a sad and difficult case, and I know the jurors worked hard to carefully and objectively examine every piece of evidence presented to them, Miller said.

"The prosecutor can't just close their eyes, plug their ears, lock up their filing cabinet, and say, 'We don't want to know about it, so we don't have to go find out about it.'"

Richard Tice emphasized the value of public input in the justice system, believing a mechanism for petitions would enhance public confidence in sentencing fairness.

"The mentality on the street is that nothing happens to those under 18 who possess or use a gun. This is the biggest challenge for us right now, and it's an unintended consequence of the Raise the Age law."

According to a written plea agreement, Taras Kosmirak agreed to plead guilty to violating the Mann Act, which aims at preventing prostitution and immoral transport.

Timothy Demetrius Jeffrey was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for felony firearm possession, highlighting serious consequences for repeated gun-related offenses.