Tag #Criminal Justice

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Jamaica Gang Boss Killing Sparks Violent Backlash, Curfew

The police killing of a top Jamaican gang leader in Spanish Town sparked violent protests, leading to a city-wide curfew, the closure of schools and businesses, and a suspension of public transport; the incident is part of a broader government crackdown on gangs amid Jamaica's high homicide rate.

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England and Wales Fail Domestic Abuse Victims: 5% Conviction Rate Exposes Systemic Failures

A damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales reveals that only 5% of police-recorded domestic abuse offences lead to convictions, highlighting systemic failures and low victim reporting rates due to underfunded services and lack of police accountability.

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Sex Offender Changes Name, Defrauds Victims

Aidan Sinclair, previously known as Gary Cawthorne, a convicted sex offender and former Metropolitan Police officer, was jailed for defrauding three victims of £18,000 after changing his name and forging documents to conceal his criminal history.

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High-Risk Murderer Released Despite Parole Violations

Michael Bowen, convicted of murdering his wife Sandie Bowen in 1997, was released from prison in November 2024, despite being considered high-risk and having breached his parole twice, causing significant distress to his victim's daughter who learned of the release while departing for her honeymoon.

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Woman with Criminal History Critically Shot on Gold Coast

On Wednesday, Linley Anne Anyos, 33, with a prior criminal record involving firearms and drugs, was critically injured by a gunshot fired from the backseat of a car while helping with a move in Tallebudgera, Queensland; police are investigating the possibility of an accidental shooting.

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Teenager Sentenced to Life for Classmate's Murder in China

A Handan court sentenced a 13-year-old, Zhang, to life imprisonment for the intentional homicide of his classmate in March; two accomplices received 12 years and special rehabilitation.

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Starmer Promises Judges Power to Force Criminals to Sentencing

Keir Starmer has pledged to give judges the power to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings, following a campaign by the family of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in 2022; this follows a similar pledge by Rishi Sunak, and will be included in the Victims, Courts and Public Protecti...

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Killer Released Despite Brutal Rape and Murder

After serving 27 years for the brutal rape and murder of Joanne Tulip on Christmas Day 1997, Steven Ling, a 50-year-old man who admitted to rape but was not classified as a sex offender, was released from prison, causing fear among women due to his history of sadistic sexual violence and lack of 24/...

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Students Re-Investigate Elizabeth Bain Cold Case, Offering New Leads to Police

University of Guelph-Humber students are re-examining the 1990 disappearance of Elizabeth Bain, providing new leads to Toronto Police; the case involved the wrongful conviction of her boyfriend, Robert Baltovich, and now includes collaboration with a former undercover officer who previously investig...

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Enschede Quadruple Murder: Brothers Shift Blame to Deceased Father

Two brothers, previously convicted of a quadruple murder in Enschede along with their deceased father, now claim their father acted alone during the 2018 grow shop killings, resulting in skepticism from judges due to inconsistent statements and DNA evidence.

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Dutch Home Evictions Rise Amid Surge in Explosive Attacks

In the Netherlands, a woman lost her home after two explosive attacks; this follows a 30 percent rise in such attacks in 2024 to 771, forcing many victims into homelessness without adequate support, prompting calls for improved victim protection and coordination among authorities.

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Indictment in NYC Subway Arson Murder

Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan man who entered the U.S. illegally, has been indicted on murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a sleeping woman on fire on a New York City subway train on Sunday, December 2023, after which he allegedly watched her burn to death. The victim is stil...

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