Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
England and Wales Prison Population to Exceed 100,000 by 2029
England and Wales face a prison capacity crisis: official estimates project a prison population exceeding 100,000 by March 2029 due to rising prosecutions, increased sentences, and record-high remand numbers, despite government plans to increase capacity.
England and Wales Prison Population to Exceed 100,000 by 2029
England and Wales face a prison capacity crisis: official estimates project a prison population exceeding 100,000 by March 2029 due to rising prosecutions, increased sentences, and record-high remand numbers, despite government plans to increase capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Prisoner Rearrested for Sexually Explicit Calls to Charity
Carl Fahy, 35, was rearrested immediately upon release from prison for making over 50 sexually explicit phone calls to Age UK from HMP Risley between February 15 and 21, 2024, while masturbating; he received an additional 14-month sentence.
Prisoner Rearrested for Sexually Explicit Calls to Charity
Carl Fahy, 35, was rearrested immediately upon release from prison for making over 50 sexually explicit phone calls to Age UK from HMP Risley between February 15 and 21, 2024, while masturbating; he received an additional 14-month sentence.
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60% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder in Kyle of Lochalsh
A 33-year-old man, Michael Joyce, was given a life sentence for the abhorrent murder of 61-year-old Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland, last April; Joyce's partner was acquitted.
Life Sentence for Murder in Kyle of Lochalsh
A 33-year-old man, Michael Joyce, was given a life sentence for the abhorrent murder of 61-year-old Michael White in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland, last April; Joyce's partner was acquitted.
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44% Bias Score
Parallel Legal Battles Expose Deepening Distrust in US Justice System
In 2024, both Donald Trump and Hunter Biden faced legal challenges, raising concerns about politically motivated prosecutions due to similarities in delayed trials, collapsed plea deals, and unusual applications of existing laws.
Parallel Legal Battles Expose Deepening Distrust in US Justice System
In 2024, both Donald Trump and Hunter Biden faced legal challenges, raising concerns about politically motivated prosecutions due to similarities in delayed trials, collapsed plea deals, and unusual applications of existing laws.
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48% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder of Giulia Cecchettin Sparks Debate on Femicide in Italy
Filippo Turetta, a 22-year-old engineering student, received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, prompting widespread protests and calls for stronger action against femicide, though the number of murders has not decreased.
Life Sentence for Murder of Giulia Cecchettin Sparks Debate on Femicide in Italy
Filippo Turetta, a 22-year-old engineering student, received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, prompting widespread protests and calls for stronger action against femicide, though the number of murders has not decreased.
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48% Bias Score
Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges
Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.
Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges
Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Prisoner Releases
Due to severe overcrowding, Dutch State Secretary of Justice Coenradie is releasing prisoners three days early, a measure that may escalate to include full sentence dismissals for some inmates, excluding those with mandatory TBS and sentences under one week.
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Prisoner Releases
Due to severe overcrowding, Dutch State Secretary of Justice Coenradie is releasing prisoners three days early, a measure that may escalate to include full sentence dismissals for some inmates, excluding those with mandatory TBS and sentences under one week.
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36% Bias Score
Ankara Court Extends Detention of Former Minister's Son Pending Fourth Psychiatric Evaluation
Bedirhan Şener, son of former Turkish Minister Abdüllatif Şener, is in custody for the July 31st murder of his grandmother, Leyla Çetiner, in Ankara; his detention continues pending a fourth psychiatric evaluation, with the next hearing on January 29th.
Ankara Court Extends Detention of Former Minister's Son Pending Fourth Psychiatric Evaluation
Bedirhan Şener, son of former Turkish Minister Abdüllatif Şener, is in custody for the July 31st murder of his grandmother, Leyla Çetiner, in Ankara; his detention continues pending a fourth psychiatric evaluation, with the next hearing on January 29th.
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20% Bias Score
Turkish Woman Dies in Domestic Dispute: Husband Initially Arrested, Then Released
Pınar Bulunmaz died from a gunshot wound in Siverek, Turkey on February 22, 2024, after an argument with her husband, Rıdvan Bulunmaz; he was initially arrested but later released under house arrest, then further released with less restrictive measures, despite forensic evidence and witness statemen...
Turkish Woman Dies in Domestic Dispute: Husband Initially Arrested, Then Released
Pınar Bulunmaz died from a gunshot wound in Siverek, Turkey on February 22, 2024, after an argument with her husband, Rıdvan Bulunmaz; he was initially arrested but later released under house arrest, then further released with less restrictive measures, despite forensic evidence and witness statemen...
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24% Bias Score
Life Sentence in High-Profile Italian Femicide Case
Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the ongoing issue of femicide despite government initiatives.
Life Sentence in High-Profile Italian Femicide Case
Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the ongoing issue of femicide despite government initiatives.
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48% Bias Score
Man Jailed for 21 Years for Murder of Ex-Partner, Highlighting Domestic Abuse System Failures
Vincent Morgan, 47, was jailed for 21 years for murdering his ex-partner Lisa Welford, the childhood best friend of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, after a history of domestic abuse and despite three prior Domestic Violence Prevention Orders.
Man Jailed for 21 Years for Murder of Ex-Partner, Highlighting Domestic Abuse System Failures
Vincent Morgan, 47, was jailed for 21 years for murdering his ex-partner Lisa Welford, the childhood best friend of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, after a history of domestic abuse and despite three prior Domestic Violence Prevention Orders.
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40% Bias Score