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Police Officer's CPR Causes Injuries, Assault Charge Dropped
On May 27, 2023, Professor John Sutherland suffered broken ribs due to an off-duty police officer performing chest compressions while he was conscious on a London Underground train, resulting in the CPS dropping the assault charge despite his injuries and distress, prompting criticism and legal acti...
Police Officer's CPR Causes Injuries, Assault Charge Dropped
On May 27, 2023, Professor John Sutherland suffered broken ribs due to an off-duty police officer performing chest compressions while he was conscious on a London Underground train, resulting in the CPS dropping the assault charge despite his injuries and distress, prompting criticism and legal acti...
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44% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process
The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...
Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process
The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...
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44% Bias Score
Wrongful Arrest: Care Home Manager Ostracized After Neighbor's Crime
In Hemsby, Norfolk, Mandy French was wrongly arrested for shooting two boys with an air rifle; her neighbor, Jason Davis, a convicted pedophile, was later jailed for the crime, leaving Ms. French ostracized and suffering from anxiety.
Wrongful Arrest: Care Home Manager Ostracized After Neighbor's Crime
In Hemsby, Norfolk, Mandy French was wrongly arrested for shooting two boys with an air rifle; her neighbor, Jason Davis, a convicted pedophile, was later jailed for the crime, leaving Ms. French ostracized and suffering from anxiety.
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52% Bias Score
UK Overurns Longest Wrongful Conviction Based on New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, 63, was released from prison after his 1987 conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall was overturned due to new DNA evidence, marking the UK's longest wrongful imprisonment.
UK Overurns Longest Wrongful Conviction Based on New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, 63, was released from prison after his 1987 conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall was overturned due to new DNA evidence, marking the UK's longest wrongful imprisonment.
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28% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Exonerates Man After 37 Years in UK Prison
After 37 years in prison, Peter Sullivan was exonerated for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the perpetrator, highlighting flaws in the original investigation and underscoring the need for ongoing review of past convictions.
DNA Evidence Exonerates Man After 37 Years in UK Prison
After 37 years in prison, Peter Sullivan was exonerated for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the perpetrator, highlighting flaws in the original investigation and underscoring the need for ongoing review of past convictions.
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40% Bias Score
British Man Exonerated After 38 Years for Wrongful Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted of murdering Diane Sindall in 1986, has been exonerated after 38 years due to new DNA evidence revealing an unknown assailant's DNA in semen samples found at the crime scene, which was consistent with the nature of Sindall's injuries. The case is considered potentia...
British Man Exonerated After 38 Years for Wrongful Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted of murdering Diane Sindall in 1986, has been exonerated after 38 years due to new DNA evidence revealing an unknown assailant's DNA in semen samples found at the crime scene, which was consistent with the nature of Sindall's injuries. The case is considered potentia...
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32% Bias Score
Polygraph Test Wrongfully Clears Child Abuser in Chemnitz, Sparking Debate
A German court's use of a polygraph test led to the wrongful acquittal of a man later convicted of sexually abusing ten children over 22 years in Chemnitz, sparking debate over the reliability of polygraph tests in German courts.
Polygraph Test Wrongfully Clears Child Abuser in Chemnitz, Sparking Debate
A German court's use of a polygraph test led to the wrongful acquittal of a man later convicted of sexually abusing ten children over 22 years in Chemnitz, sparking debate over the reliability of polygraph tests in German courts.
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52% Bias Score
UK Miscarriage of Justice Watchdog Faces Leadership Crisis
The House of Commons justice committee issued a damning report criticizing the leadership of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), stating that its chief executive, Karen Kneller, should resign following the resignation of the chair in January, due to the CCRC's handling of the Andrew Malkins...
UK Miscarriage of Justice Watchdog Faces Leadership Crisis
The House of Commons justice committee issued a damning report criticizing the leadership of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), stating that its chief executive, Karen Kneller, should resign following the resignation of the chair in January, due to the CCRC's handling of the Andrew Malkins...
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52% Bias Score
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation
After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation
After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.
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52% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Frees Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall, was released after 38 years in prison due to new DNA evidence identifying another suspect; the case highlights a major miscarriage of justice and leaves the Sindall family without closure.
DNA Evidence Frees Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall, was released after 38 years in prison due to new DNA evidence identifying another suspect; the case highlights a major miscarriage of justice and leaves the Sindall family without closure.
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44% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Frees Man After 38 Years for Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted in 1987 for the murder of Diane Sindall, was released after 38 years imprisonment when new DNA evidence proved his innocence, highlighting systemic flaws in the British justice system and potentially signaling more miscarriages of justice to come.
DNA Evidence Frees Man After 38 Years for Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted in 1987 for the murder of Diane Sindall, was released after 38 years imprisonment when new DNA evidence proved his innocence, highlighting systemic flaws in the British justice system and potentially signaling more miscarriages of justice to come.
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36% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Overturns 38-Year-Old Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, 68, had his 1987 conviction for the 1986 murder of Diane Sidwell in Liverpool, England, overturned on Tuesday due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the killer, highlighting flaws in the original investigation that relied on a retracted confession and discredited bite mark evid...
DNA Evidence Overturns 38-Year-Old Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, 68, had his 1987 conviction for the 1986 murder of Diane Sidwell in Liverpool, England, overturned on Tuesday due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the killer, highlighting flaws in the original investigation that relied on a retracted confession and discredited bite mark evid...
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44% Bias Score
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