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Teen Sentenced to Eight Years for Murder
An 18-year-old in Brisbane, Australia, was sentenced to over eight years for the murder of 19-year-old Abddullahi Ahmed Iyow, whom he repeatedly stabbed after a minor altercation on May 17, 2024; the teen had a history of drug use, gang involvement, and mental health issues.
Teen Sentenced to Eight Years for Murder
An 18-year-old in Brisbane, Australia, was sentenced to over eight years for the murder of 19-year-old Abddullahi Ahmed Iyow, whom he repeatedly stabbed after a minor altercation on May 17, 2024; the teen had a history of drug use, gang involvement, and mental health issues.
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36% Bias Score
France Prioritizes Imprisonment for Short Sentences
The French Parliament adopted a bill on April 3, 2024, making imprisonment the default sentence for short prison terms, overturning the automatic application of alternatives like electronic bracelets for sentences under six months, reflecting a shift towards stricter justice and reversing aspects of...
France Prioritizes Imprisonment for Short Sentences
The French Parliament adopted a bill on April 3, 2024, making imprisonment the default sentence for short prison terms, overturning the automatic application of alternatives like electronic bracelets for sentences under six months, reflecting a shift towards stricter justice and reversing aspects of...
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56% Bias Score
Appeal Filed Against Sentence for Police Officer Who Killed 95-Year-Old Woman
Kristian White, a former police officer, received a two-year Community Correction Order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered by him in May 2023; the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions will appeal this sentence, deemed inadequate by Nowland's family.
Appeal Filed Against Sentence for Police Officer Who Killed 95-Year-Old Woman
Kristian White, a former police officer, received a two-year Community Correction Order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered by him in May 2023; the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions will appeal this sentence, deemed inadequate by Nowland's family.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Sentences Attempted Femicide Perpetrator to 12 Years, Rejects Mandatory Psychiatric Treatment
A Dutch court sentenced V. to 12 years in prison for attempted femicide against his ex-partner S., rejecting a request for mandatory psychiatric treatment due to the lack of a diagnosed mental disorder despite evidence of controlling behavior and a history of domestic abuse spanning over a decade.
Dutch Court Sentences Attempted Femicide Perpetrator to 12 Years, Rejects Mandatory Psychiatric Treatment
A Dutch court sentenced V. to 12 years in prison for attempted femicide against his ex-partner S., rejecting a request for mandatory psychiatric treatment due to the lack of a diagnosed mental disorder despite evidence of controlling behavior and a history of domestic abuse spanning over a decade.
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68% Bias Score
Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines
England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.
Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines
England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Manslaughter Sentence for Sale Stabbing: Six Years, Three-Year Non-Parole
Spencer Shumski, 22, was sentenced to six years in prison, with a three-year non-parole period, for the manslaughter of Clint Allen, 38, who was stabbed to death outside a bar in Sale, Victoria, on May 8, 2023, after a verbal altercation; Shumski had prior drug and firearm charges and was on bail at...
Manslaughter Sentence for Sale Stabbing: Six Years, Three-Year Non-Parole
Spencer Shumski, 22, was sentenced to six years in prison, with a three-year non-parole period, for the manslaughter of Clint Allen, 38, who was stabbed to death outside a bar in Sale, Victoria, on May 8, 2023, after a verbal altercation; Shumski had prior drug and firearm charges and was on bail at...
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48% Bias Score
Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Sentence for George Santos
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges, with prosecutors seeking more than seven years in prison for his "unparalleled crimes" that involved fabricating his biography and stealing from donors, while his lawyers argue for a two-year sentenc...
Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Sentence for George Santos
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges, with prosecutors seeking more than seven years in prison for his "unparalleled crimes" that involved fabricating his biography and stealing from donors, while his lawyers argue for a two-year sentenc...
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40% Bias Score
Prosecutors Appeal Manslaughter Sentence in Tasering Death of Elderly Woman
Former police officer Kristian White received a two-year community corrections order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, whom he tasered at an aged care facility; prosecutors are appealing the sentence.
Prosecutors Appeal Manslaughter Sentence in Tasering Death of Elderly Woman
Former police officer Kristian White received a two-year community corrections order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, whom he tasered at an aged care facility; prosecutors are appealing the sentence.
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36% Bias Score
25-Year Sentence for Matricide Driven by Financial Gain
Andre Rebelo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his mother, Colleen Rebelo, in May 2020, motivated by financial gain from life insurance policies; he showed no remorse and his method remains undetermined.
25-Year Sentence for Matricide Driven by Financial Gain
Andre Rebelo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his mother, Colleen Rebelo, in May 2020, motivated by financial gain from life insurance policies; he showed no remorse and his method remains undetermined.
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60% Bias Score
Muller Receives Two Life Sentences for 2009 Home Invasions
Matthew Muller, currently serving 40 years for the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, received two consecutive life sentences on Friday for two 2009 home invasions in Mountain View and Palo Alto, where he drugged and assaulted women but was dissuaded from rape by the victims themselves.
Muller Receives Two Life Sentences for 2009 Home Invasions
Matthew Muller, currently serving 40 years for the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, received two consecutive life sentences on Friday for two 2009 home invasions in Mountain View and Palo Alto, where he drugged and assaulted women but was dissuaded from rape by the victims themselves.
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60% Bias Score
Former Officer Receives Community Corrections Order for Manslaughter of Elderly Woman
Former NSW police officer Kristian White received a two-year community corrections order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after White tasered her at an aged care facility on May 17, 2023; the judge cited mitigating factors including White's mental health and low risk of re...
Former Officer Receives Community Corrections Order for Manslaughter of Elderly Woman
Former NSW police officer Kristian White received a two-year community corrections order for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after White tasered her at an aged care facility on May 17, 2023; the judge cited mitigating factors including White's mental health and low risk of re...
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52% Bias Score
Couple Sentenced for Neglect of 67 Animals
A Gidgegannup couple received suspended 12-month prison sentences and 15-year animal ownership bans after 67 neglected animals—including dogs, cats, goats, and horses—were seized from their property in January 2023 due to appalling living conditions.
Couple Sentenced for Neglect of 67 Animals
A Gidgegannup couple received suspended 12-month prison sentences and 15-year animal ownership bans after 67 neglected animals—including dogs, cats, goats, and horses—were seized from their property in January 2023 due to appalling living conditions.
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48% Bias Score
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