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German Woman Sentenced for Torturing Stepdaughter

A German court sentenced a 40-year-old woman to 3.5 years in prison for repeatedly torturing her 14-year-old stepdaughter; her husband received a suspended sentence for failing to prevent the abuse, which included confinement in a shower and forced consumption of spoiled food.

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Glasgow Man Receives Life Sentence for Friend's Stabbing

A 20-year-old man, James Wilson, was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of his friend, Ryan Willcox, in Glasgow on July 28, 2023, following an argument about a dog's paw; Wilson will serve at least 14 years.

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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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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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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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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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Eight-Year Sentence Upheld in Fatal Rome Truck Accident

An Italian appeals court upheld an eight-year sentence for Flavio Focassati, who struck and killed Alessia Sbal with his truck on December 4, 2022, after a minor accident on Rome's Grande Raccordo Anulare, rejecting a plea bargain that would have reduced the sentence.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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