Saskatchewan Attempted Murderer Granted Statutory Release
Leslie Black, convicted of the attempted murder and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in 2014, was granted statutory release from prison despite concerns about his behavior and high risk of reoffending, with conditions including residence in a halfway house and psychological counseling.
Saskatchewan Attempted Murderer Granted Statutory Release
Leslie Black, convicted of the attempted murder and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in 2014, was granted statutory release from prison despite concerns about his behavior and high risk of reoffending, with conditions including residence in a halfway house and psychological counseling.
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48% Bias Score
Garry Newlove Murderer Released on Licence
Adam Swellings, convicted ringleader in the 2007 murder of Garry Newlove, was released from prison in August 2024 after serving 17 years, following a Parole Board decision based on his rehabilitation and a comprehensive release plan involving strict conditions.
Garry Newlove Murderer Released on Licence
Adam Swellings, convicted ringleader in the 2007 murder of Garry Newlove, was released from prison in August 2024 after serving 17 years, following a Parole Board decision based on his rehabilitation and a comprehensive release plan involving strict conditions.
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64% Bias Score
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/...
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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60% Bias Score
Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer
In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.
Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer
In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.
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60% Bias Score
Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection
In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.
Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection
In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.
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44% Bias Score
Susan Smith's Parole Hearing
Susan Smith, convicted of murdering her two sons, is seeking parole and faces strong opposition.
Susan Smith's Parole Hearing
Susan Smith, convicted of murdering her two sons, is seeking parole and faces strong opposition.
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48% Bias Score
Life Sentences for Sado-Masochistic Couple in Brutal Murder
A sado-masochistic couple, Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom, were jailed for life for the murder of Sarah Mayhew; her dismembered body was found in a London park after being transported in a suitcase following a premeditated killing in March 2024.
Life Sentences for Sado-Masochistic Couple in Brutal Murder
A sado-masochistic couple, Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom, were jailed for life for the murder of Sarah Mayhew; her dismembered body was found in a London park after being transported in a suitcase following a premeditated killing in March 2024.
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60% Bias Score
Parole Granted to Teenager's Murderer Amid Family Outrage
John Wilson, who murdered 17-year-old Michelle Stewart in 2008, was released on parole on January 15, 2024, after serving 16 years; this has prompted the victim's family to renew calls for "Michelle's Law", advocating for greater victim involvement in parole hearings.
Parole Granted to Teenager's Murderer Amid Family Outrage
John Wilson, who murdered 17-year-old Michelle Stewart in 2008, was released on parole on January 15, 2024, after serving 16 years; this has prompted the victim's family to renew calls for "Michelle's Law", advocating for greater victim involvement in parole hearings.
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60% Bias Score
Murderer's Music Featured on BBC Sparks Outrage
Jake Fahri, convicted of the 2008 murder of Jimmy Mizen, was released from prison in June 2023 and subsequently featured on BBC 1Xtra as a drill rapper, prompting an investigation and distress for Mizen's family.
Murderer's Music Featured on BBC Sparks Outrage
Jake Fahri, convicted of the 2008 murder of Jimmy Mizen, was released from prison in June 2023 and subsequently featured on BBC 1Xtra as a drill rapper, prompting an investigation and distress for Mizen's family.
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60% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
Trump to Revoke Immigration Program, Affecting 750,000-800,000 Undocumented Individuals
Donald Trump plans to revoke the "Keeping Families Together" program, which granted legal status to an estimated 750,000-800,000 undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens, reversing a Biden-era initiative and potentially leading to mass deportations and economic hardship for affected fami...
Trump to Revoke Immigration Program, Affecting 750,000-800,000 Undocumented Individuals
Donald Trump plans to revoke the "Keeping Families Together" program, which granted legal status to an estimated 750,000-800,000 undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens, reversing a Biden-era initiative and potentially leading to mass deportations and economic hardship for affected fami...
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40% Bias Score
Susan Smith Seeks Parole After 30 Years for Murdering Sons
Susan Smith, convicted of murdering her two sons, seeks parole after 30 years in prison; her hearing will include arguments from both sides.
Susan Smith Seeks Parole After 30 Years for Murdering Sons
Susan Smith, convicted of murdering her two sons, seeks parole after 30 years in prison; her hearing will include arguments from both sides.
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40% Bias Score