Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
Category : Search result: criminal indictment
Man charged in £30k iPhone heists across London
A 20-year-old man faces charges for the robbery of £30,000 in iPhone 17s from an Apple store in Lakeside and an attempted heist in Brent Cross. He is due in court.
Serial criminal charged in Chicago metro fire attack
A woman suffered burns to 60% of her body after being set alight on Chicago's Blue Line by a suspect with 72 prior offences. Read the shocking details.
Son disguised as dead mother to collect pension
A 57-year-old man disguised himself as his deceased mother to continue collecting her pension for three years, until officials discovered her mummified remains. Read the shocking details.
Girl, 14, starved to 35lbs by obese family in lockdown
A 14-year-old girl weighed just 35lbs after being starved and locked in her bedroom for years by her family in Wisconsin. Police have arrested four people on child neglect charges.
CCTV captures London pub bag theft worth £2,000
Shocking CCTV shows two thieves stealing a bag containing a £2,000 laptop from a London pub. The pair have been sentenced to prison. Read the full story.
Child abuse victims denied compensation by CICA
Exclusive: Sky News reveals over 11,000 crime victims, including children, were denied compensation due to unspent convictions. Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery affected.
Victims denied compensation over criminal records
Exclusive: Over 11,000 victims including child abuse survivors refused compensation due to unspent convictions. Read the shocking investigation findings.
Victims Denied Compensation Over Criminal Records
Exclusive: Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery are being denied government compensation due to unspent criminal convictions, Sky News analysis reveals.
40ft waste mountain grows in Oxfordshire field
A 40ft-high waste mountain in Oxfordshire grew within months, prompting PM's condemnation and Environment Agency criminal investigation. Read the latest developments.
Jury trial rights removed in justice system overhaul
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles while government claims it's necessary.
Australian faces Thai trial for Malaysian defamation
Australian academic Murray Hunter faces a Thai criminal defamation trial over articles criticising Malaysia's internet regulator. Read about this alarming cross-border legal case.
Democrat indicted for stealing $5m in FEMA funds
Florida representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly funnelling disaster relief money into her congressional campaign. Read the full indictment details.
Comey indictment didn't reach full grand jury
Federal prosecutors admit final James Comey indictment wasn't presented to full grand jury, creating potential fatal flaw in case against former FBI director. Read latest developments.
40ft Waste Mountain Branded 'Appalling' by PM
A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.
Netflix UK adds Emmy-winning drama Responsible Child
Critically acclaimed British film Responsible Child, inspired by a real murder case, climbs Netflix charts. The Emmy-winning drama explores England's age of criminal responsibility.
Chicago Raid Data Contradicts Trump Administration
Court data reveals nearly all immigrants detained in Trump's Chicago 'Operation Midway Blitz' had no criminal convictions, contradicting official claims. Explore the findings.
House votes to release all Epstein documents
The US House has overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing the release of all Jeffrey Epstein files. Only one representative voted against. Discover what happens next.
Suspected Dagenham Brothel Closed by Council
A suspected brothel in Dagenham has been shut down for three months after repeated criminal damage, including black oil and paint attacks. Council and Police take action.
Former prisoners trapped in Florida's temp job cycle
New report exposes how Florida workers with criminal records become stuck in temporary employment with lower wages and no benefits, feeling 'disposable' in the system.
Shoplifter banned from Square Mile after £4k Boots theft
Michael Hayes, 35, sentenced to 22 weeks for stealing £4,000 of beauty products from Boots. Banned from London's Square Mile for three years. Read the full story.
Ex-Newsom aide indicted in Becerra campaign fraud scheme
Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to Gavin Newsom, faces federal charges for allegedly conspiring to steal over $225,000 from ex-US health secretary Xavier Becerra's campaign.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies Aged 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has died aged 63. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, she campaigned tirelessly after her husband's murder. Read her powerful story.
Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Exploitation Case
Seven men face over 40 charges for alleged child sexual exploitation against 11 teenage girls in Bristol. Police investigation continues as community awareness efforts expand.
Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Exploitation Probe
Seven men have been charged with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation in Bristol. Follow for live updates.
91 inmates wrongly freed amid prison strain crisis
Watchdog warns new sentencing bill could free dangerous domestic abusers early, putting victims at risk. David Lammy urged to amend legislation amid prison overcrowding.
Hackney thief jailed for bizarre Cheshire crime spree
Fabio Coelho, 40, stole lawn balls, scout badges and sunglasses in Wilmslow vehicle thefts. The Hackney man received 25 weeks in prison and a 5-year ban from Cheshire towns. Read the full story.
Turkish Mayor İmamoğlu Faces 142 Criminal Charges
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key rival to President Erdoğan, faces 142 charges including bribery and extortion. The case could reshape Turkey's political landscape. Read the latest developments.
Delhi vehicle explosion kills one, police investigate
Indian police investigate fatal vehicle explosion in Delhi that killed one person and injured others. Authorities examine potential criminal links in the blast.
AI to stop prisoner release errors at Wandsworth
Justice minister reveals AI chatbots will help prevent mistaken prisoner releases after recent errors. New technology aims to modernise outdated prison systems.
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