Former councillor jailed for stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt sentenced to 20 weeks in prison for stalking the former Cabinet minister. The court heard his actions left Penny Mordaunt in fear of sexual violence. Read the full details.
Category : Political Scandals
C of E charities reprimanded over ex-bishop allegations
The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to two Church of England charities for mismanaging sexual misconduct allegations against former Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath. Read the full report.
Former Tory councillor jailed for stalking MP
Edward Brandt, 61, sentenced to 20 weeks for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt. The ex-cabinet minister spoke of living in 'constant fear'. Read the full court details.
Former Councillor Jailed for Stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt sentenced to 20 weeks for stalking ex-minister Dame Penny Mordaunt. Read the full details of the case and court verdict here.
Mother sues over AI-generated images of Elon Musk's son
The mother of one of Elon Musk's children files a lawsuit against the billionaire, alleging his AI chatbot Grok created 'shocking' and degrading images. Read the full legal battle details.
Nobel medal gifted to Trump sparks Norwegian outrage
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, drawing sharp criticism from Norwegian politicians who call the act 'absurd' and damaging to the prize's integrity.
Teen jailed for plotting Oasis concert terror attack
An 18-year-old from Cwmbran planned a Southport-inspired attack on a Cardiff Oasis concert. He has been sentenced to 14 months after admitting terror offences. Read the full story.
Timothy Busfield charged with child sex abuse
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield, known for The West Wing, faces charges of sexually abusing two boys on a TV set. He denies all allegations. Read the latest.
Julio Iglesias denies sex abuse and trafficking claims
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, 82, denies 'completely false' allegations of sexual abuse and human trafficking by former employees. Preliminary court proceedings are underway.
Farage tricked into praising paedophile singer
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was duped into recording a tribute for child abuser Ian Watkins on Cameo. The prank raises serious questions about his vetting process and willingness to accept money for personalised messages.
South Korea's ex-president jailed for five years
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice related to his failed martial law declaration. Read the full details of the landmark court ruling.
South Korea's ex-president gets 5-year prison sentence
A Seoul court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years for abusing power and blocking his arrest. The verdict precedes a major insurrection trial where prosecutors seek the death penalty. Read the full story.
Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies allegations of sexual assault and human trafficking made by two former employees. The claims are under preliminary investigation by Spanish prosecutors.
Kyrsten Sinema sued by ex-bodyguard's wife for 'alienation of affection'
Former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema faces a lawsuit alleging she had a romantic affair with a married bodyguard, leading to his divorce. The case seeks over $75,000 in damages.
Venezuelan opposition leader gives Nobel medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump. Nobel officials state the title cannot be transferred. Read the full story.
NHS whistleblower wins £1.4m unfair dismissal payout
Dr Susan Gilby, former head of Lucy Letby's hospital trust, secures landmark payout after tribunal ruled she was forced out. Read the full story on the case.
Mother of Musk's child sues over Grok AI explicit deepfakes
Ashley St Clair files lawsuit in New York, alleging Elon Musk's xAI generated sexually explicit deepfake images, including of her as a minor. She seeks damages.
Trump Press Secretary's Tirade Over ICE Question
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused a journalist of bias after a question about ICE custody deaths and the killing of Renee Good. Read the full confrontation.
Nanny testifies in BDSM murder plot trial against IRS agent
The Brazilian nanny at the centre of an alleged BDSM murder plot orchestrated by an IRS agent testifies against him, revealing shocking details of the plan to kill his wife. Read the full court testimony.
Greensill lent £250m over limit to Gupta firms, court told
A High Court hearing reveals a Greensill-linked company allegedly breached a pandemic loan scheme by lending £300m to Sanjeev Gupta's businesses. The government is now fighting a £331m lawsuit.
Farage tricked into Ian Watkins tribute in prank video
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage paid tribute to notorious paedophile Ian Watkins in a paid Cameo clip. The prankster reveals what the stunt says about Farage's integrity. Read the full story.
Inside Venezuela's 'Hell on Earth' Torture Prison
Former inmates detail horrific abuse at El Helicoide prison following Maduro's capture. Read the shocking testimonies of electrocution, starvation, and systematic torture.
Minister: Police Chief Must Resign Over Maccabi Ban
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he is 'horrified' West Midlands Police chief Craig Guildford remains in post after a damning report into the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. Calls mount for his resignation.
London Pride Boss Accused of Contempt of Court
Suspended Pride in London CEO Christopher Joell-Deshields could be fined or jailed for allegedly failing to comply with a High Court order. The case relates to a financial misconduct probe.
Podcast reveals Assad family's post-war power in Syria
A new Guardian podcast investigates the Assad family's enduring grip on Syria after the civil war. Discover how they control business and politics. Listen now.
Ex-London's Burning Actor Jailed for Teen Sex Assaults
Actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a Hertfordshire party. The former Grange Hill star was found guilty on multiple counts.
Julio Iglesias investigated over sexual assault claims
Spanish prosecutors launch an inquiry into Julio Iglesias over allegations he sexually assaulted two workers at his Caribbean homes in 2021. Read the latest developments.
John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting two girls
Former actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two drunk teenagers in Hertfordshire. Read the full court details.
Ex-London's Burning star jailed for sex assaults on teens
Former London's Burning actor John Alford has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexually assaulting two girls, aged 14 and 15, at a party in 2022. Read the full court details.
Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson on trial for rape
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson is on trial accused of rape and sexual assault. A court heard he thanked a woman for being 'cool' after she talked him down from an alleged attack in Thailand.
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