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AI Avatar Delivers Victim Impact Statement in US Court, Influencing Sentencing

In a Phoenix courtroom, an AI avatar of Christopher Pelkey, a shooting victim, delivered a victim impact statement, influencing the 10.5-year sentence of his killer; this is believed to be the first instance of its kind in a US court.

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Michael Pitt Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

Actor Michael Pitt was arrested in Brooklyn on May 5th, 2024, on charges of first-degree criminal sex act, assault, and strangulation, stemming from four incidents between April 2020 and August 2021 involving his then-girlfriend; he was released on $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty.

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Weinstein Retrial: Accuser's Emotional Testimony

During Harvey Weinstein's retrial in Manhattan, Miriam Haley, a former production assistant, tearfully testified that Weinstein forced oral sex on her in 2006, and swore he raped her, causing a break in the proceedings. This retrial follows the appeal that overturned his previous conviction.

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Russell Brand Granted Bail on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

British comedian Russell Brand was granted bail on Friday after being charged with rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault, stemming from accusations by four women between 1999 and 2005; he denies all charges.

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Erin Patterson Trial: Estranged Husband Testifies About Strained Relationship

Erin Patterson's trial for the alleged murder of her in-laws and sister-in-law through mushroom poisoning began, with her estranged husband, Simon, testifying about their strained relationship, financial disagreements, and communication breakdown following a 2022 child support dispute.

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Dutch Prosecution Service Faulted in 2012 Murder Case Handling of Crown Witness

An investigation into the 2012 Marum swimming pool murder case in Groningen, Netherlands, revealed inadequate information transfer and lack of expertise within the Public Prosecution Service (OM) regarding the use of a crown witness, leading to flawed convictions and highlighting systemic issues.

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Funeral Director Defamation Trial Exposes Substandard Practices

A defamation trial against funeral director Peter Tziotzis revealed allegations of misconduct, including improper body handling, theft of jewelry from the deceased Helen Moraitis, and operating a substandard funeral home with bodies stored improperly; Tziotzis denies these claims.

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Trial Begins for Murder of Perm Businessman

The trial for the murder of Perm businessman Alexander Lukov began, with his former partner Ruslan Shardakov accused of instigating the crime and Andrei Shirokov accused of organizing it, allegedly due to a dispute over profit distribution from their joint assets.

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Former St Martin-in-the-Fields Master of Music Receives Suspended Sentence for Sexual Assault

Paul Stubbings, 55, a former Master of Music at London's St Martin-in-the-Fields, received a suspended two-year prison sentence for indecently assaulting a 17-year-old boy in 1999; the victim reported the incident to church officials, but police were not involved until recently.

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Russell Brand Granted Bail on Sexual Assault Charges

Russell Brand, a 49-year-old British comedian, was granted bail after being charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault related to four women between 1999 and 2005; he will appear at the Old Bailey on May 30th.

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12-Year Sentences for Honor Killing in The Hague

A Dutch court sentenced two men to 12 years in prison for the murder of a man in The Hague, classifying the killing as an act of 'honor killing' due to the older man's disapproval of his sister's relationship with the victim, who was stabbed to death in February 2023.

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Footballer Jailed for Cyclist's Death

Mansfield Town footballer Lucas Akins received a 14-month prison sentence and a 12-month driving ban for causing the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel in a March 2022 crash near Huddersfield; evidence from Mr. Daniel's helmet camera showed Akins failed to check for oncoming traffic before pulling out.

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