Manslaughter Trial: Defense Argues Abuse Did Not Cause Suicide
Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his former partner, Kiena Dawes, a 23-year-old hairdresser who died by suicide in July 2022 after alleging years of abuse. The defense claims her death was not significantly caused by Wellings, citing her history of suicide attempts and their volatil...
Manslaughter Trial: Defense Argues Abuse Did Not Cause Suicide
Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his former partner, Kiena Dawes, a 23-year-old hairdresser who died by suicide in July 2022 after alleging years of abuse. The defense claims her death was not significantly caused by Wellings, citing her history of suicide attempts and their volatil...
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56% Bias Score
Falling Crime Rates in the UK Despite High-Profile Heists
A recent £10 million jewelry heist in London highlights a surprising trend: overall crime rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, down 70% for burglaries since 2003, due to improved security and decreased target value, despite public perception of rising crime.
Falling Crime Rates in the UK Despite High-Profile Heists
A recent £10 million jewelry heist in London highlights a surprising trend: overall crime rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, down 70% for burglaries since 2003, due to improved security and decreased target value, despite public perception of rising crime.
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40% Bias Score
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
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44% Bias Score
Double Murder in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day
A 49-year-old man is in custody after fatally stabbing two women, ages 38 and 24, and seriously injuring a man and teenage boy on Christmas Day in Bletchley, Milton Keynes; a dog also died from injuries sustained during the incident.
Double Murder in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day
A 49-year-old man is in custody after fatally stabbing two women, ages 38 and 24, and seriously injuring a man and teenage boy on Christmas Day in Bletchley, Milton Keynes; a dog also died from injuries sustained during the incident.
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60% Bias Score
Man Murdered in Staffordshire Home on Christmas Day
Louis Price, 30, was found dead in his home in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, on Christmas Day; a 33-year-old woman is in custody on suspicion of murder, his parents were abroad at the time.
Man Murdered in Staffordshire Home on Christmas Day
Louis Price, 30, was found dead in his home in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, on Christmas Day; a 33-year-old woman is in custody on suspicion of murder, his parents were abroad at the time.
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36% Bias Score
Police Failures Preceded Murder of Mother-of-Five
Lucy-Anne Rushton, 30, was murdered by her husband Shaun Dyson in 2019 after police forces failed to act on multiple reports of domestic abuse; Dyson received a life sentence.
Police Failures Preceded Murder of Mother-of-Five
Lucy-Anne Rushton, 30, was murdered by her husband Shaun Dyson in 2019 after police forces failed to act on multiple reports of domestic abuse; Dyson received a life sentence.
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28% Bias Score
Prison Officer Jailed for Sex with Inmate
A 31-year-old married prison officer, Linda De Sousa Abreu, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for having sex with an inmate at Wandsworth Prison; a video of the encounter went viral on social media, highlighting security concerns.
Prison Officer Jailed for Sex with Inmate
A 31-year-old married prison officer, Linda De Sousa Abreu, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for having sex with an inmate at Wandsworth Prison; a video of the encounter went viral on social media, highlighting security concerns.
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64% Bias Score
Record High in UK Business Robberies and Shoplifting Fuels New Government Legislation
Business robberies in England and Wales reached a record high of 12,000 in the year to June 2024, a 52% increase, alongside a 30% rise in shoplifting offenses costing retailers £1.8 billion annually; the Labour government plans to introduce new legislation to combat these crimes.
Record High in UK Business Robberies and Shoplifting Fuels New Government Legislation
Business robberies in England and Wales reached a record high of 12,000 in the year to June 2024, a 52% increase, alongside a 30% rise in shoplifting offenses costing retailers £1.8 billion annually; the Labour government plans to introduce new legislation to combat these crimes.
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44% Bias Score
UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release
In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...
UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release
In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...
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44% Bias Score
Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case
While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.
Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case
While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.
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48% Bias Score
Teenage Boys Murdered in Case of Mistaken Identity
On January 27, in Knowle West, Bristol, Mason Rist and Max Dixon, aged 16, were murdered in a case of mistaken identity by four teenagers and a 45-year-old man following an earlier brick-throwing incident, resulting in lengthy prison sentences for all involved.
Teenage Boys Murdered in Case of Mistaken Identity
On January 27, in Knowle West, Bristol, Mason Rist and Max Dixon, aged 16, were murdered in a case of mistaken identity by four teenagers and a 45-year-old man following an earlier brick-throwing incident, resulting in lengthy prison sentences for all involved.
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32% Bias Score
Life Sentences for Teenagers Involved in Double Homicide
Four teenagers and a 45-year-old man received life sentences for the brutal murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, England, after a "bloodthirsty revenge mission" resulting from a prior attack.
Life Sentences for Teenagers Involved in Double Homicide
Four teenagers and a 45-year-old man received life sentences for the brutal murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, England, after a "bloodthirsty revenge mission" resulting from a prior attack.
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40% Bias Score