Tag #Criminal Justice

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Kidnapped Girl Rescued During Traffic Stop

A six-year-old girl was rescued in February after Kansas Highway Patrol troopers stopped her elderly kidnappers for speeding; one had a prior kidnapping warrant, and the other a history of homicide and weapons violations.

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Dutch Public Prosecution Service Guideline Sparks Concerns Over Reduced Prison Sentences

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service's new guideline, encouraging more use of administrative penalties instead of court cases, has sparked controversy due to concerns about fewer prison sentences being demanded, despite the OM's claim it will lead to more convictions.

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Kohberger Selfie: Key Evidence in Idaho Murders Trial

A smiling selfie of Bryan Kohberger taken hours after the November 2022 University of Idaho murders may be presented as evidence in his trial, bolstering a surviving roommate's description of the suspect and countering the defense's attempts to discredit her account and challenge the DNA evidence fo...

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England and Wales Probation Service Faces Staffing Crisis, Jeopardizing Public Safety

An official report reveals England and Wales' Probation Service has too few staff, with too little experience and training, leaving the public at risk; a six-month high in prisoner numbers exacerbates the problem.

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Kohberger Defense to Argue Knife Sheath Was Planted

Bryan Kohberger's defense will argue that the knife sheath found at the Idaho quadruple homicide scene, containing his DNA, was planted there by another individual. This strategy, revealed in court filings, challenges not the DNA match itself, but the sheath's evidentiary connection to Kohberger's p...

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Colombia's Public Utility Law: A Flawed Path to Freedom for Incarcerated Women

Colombia's Public Utility Law, designed to release female heads of households from prison for community service, has freed 133 women since March 8, 2023; however, released women like Patricia Cortes face significant challenges reintegrating into society due to a lack of post-release support.

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German Citizen's Life Destroyed by UK Identity Theft

A 24-year-old German citizen, Rami Battikh, is facing severe career and life disruption due to a London criminal fraudulently using his stolen identity to rack up convictions that now appear on German databases, despite his repeated efforts to clear his name.

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Putin Uninterested in Ceasefire, Analysts Warn Amidst Russia's Military Buildup

Following a phone call between US and Russian presidents, analysts Masala and Breuer expressed pessimism about a ceasefire, citing Putin's strategic advantage and Russia's ongoing military preparations. Separately, the show also covered a trial of 51 people for systematically drugging and raping a w...

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Denied Compensation: Miscarriage of Justice Highlights Flawed UK System

Brian Buckle, wrongly convicted of sexual offences in 2017 and acquitted in 2023, was denied compensation by the Ministry of Justice due to a 2014 law change requiring him to prove his innocence "beyond a reasonable doubt", resulting in a 93% rejection rate since 2016 for such applications. This has...

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Connecticut Stepmother Arrested, Accused of 20-Year Kidnapping

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and assault after a 32-year-old man, weighing 68 lbs, was found malnourished in her home following a house fire on February 17, 2024; he reported being held captive since age 11.

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Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration

The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.

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Rising Backlog of Cases Overburdens German State Prosecutor's Offices

The number of pending cases in Bavarian public prosecutor's offices increased to 83,433 by the end of 2024, despite a decrease in new cases, reflecting a nationwide trend of overburdened state prosecutors' offices and leading to the release of over 60 suspects due to lengthy procedures.

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