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San Francisco
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

A man received a 394-year prison sentence for torturing and abusing a woman for two years at a hotel.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

A man received a 394-year prison sentence for torturing and abusing a woman for two years at a hotel.
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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Kiea McCann's mum says 'there is no justice' as driver who caused deaths of girls on way to Debs ball is jailed

This is my daughter Kiea, and this is what we got, seven years today. There is no justice for this. My child's life is gone and never coming back.
Law
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Man who raped a teenage girl and told her 'a boy has got to do what a boy has got to do' has been jailed for seven years

"The case illustrates the severe psychological impact of sexual violence, with the victim suffering from numerous hospital admissions due to self-harm following the assault."
Law
#domestic-violence
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US news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

DoJ Won't Comply With Order on Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Live Updates

Supreme Court upholds ruling for the return of wrongfully deported immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

Rothschild expressed relief after the conviction: "I'm very happy and very relieved that it is behind me and that he will go away for a very long time."
Brooklyn
#wrongful-conviction
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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why The Police Refused to Investigate a Serial Rapist

A federal prosecutor's pursuit of a serial predator exposes police corruption and impedes justice efforts.
The case reveals the challenges faced by whistleblowers in law enforcement.
Fundraising
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

More than $112,000 raised for Connecticut man kept in stepmom's house of horrors for 20 years

A 32-year-old man was allegedly held captive for over 20 years, raising funds for recovery after escaping by setting the house on fire.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Couple Who Abused Adopted Children Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison

A couple in West Virginia was sentenced to decades in prison for abusing their adopted children.
They were convicted of human trafficking and child abuse, highlighting severe child mistreatment.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'We now know there are fates worse than death' - family of retired GP left brain-damaged by hit-and-run driver as culprit jailed

A reckless driver was sentenced to five years in jail for causing serious injuries to a retired doctor while driving under the influence.
France politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot transformed her personal tragedy into a global anti-violence campaign, becoming an icon for sexual assault victims worldwide.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

Dr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Indiana puts man to death in state's first execution in 15 years

Joseph Corcoran, 49, was pronounced dead at 12.44am CST at the Indiana state prison, marking Indiana's first execution in 15 years, utilizing the sedative pentobarbital.
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