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Man wrongly jailed for 34 years reunited with family: Sidney Holmes was aged 23 when he was given a 400-year sentence for a crime he didn't commit.
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Man wrongly jailed for 34 years reunited with family: Sidney Holmes was aged 23 when he was given a 400-year sentence for a crime he didn't commit.
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Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths: The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.
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Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Huw Edwards leaves BBC on medical advice: The presenter has been off air for months after reports he paid a young person for explicit photos.
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Quick Glance: Huw Edwards steps down from BBC due to health reasons
- Huw Edwards announced his resignation from the BBC on Monday, citing health reasons according to the corporation.
- A spokesperson for the BBC stated that after 40 years of service, Huw Edwards' decision based on medical advice was accepted.
- Mr. Edwards' wife, Vicky Flind, revealed that he is suffering from severe mental health issues and is currently receiving in-patient care.
- Mr. Edwards, one of the most prominent BBC presenters, had been involved in significant events such as royal weddings and funerals.
Boy wins competition with seagull impression: Cooper, from Derbyshire, travelled to Belgium to take part in the competition.
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British aid workers 'died from blast wounds' in Gaza - inquest: James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April.
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Migrants cram onto small boat in Calais during BBC broadcast: The crowded vessel left for the UK from Calais in France hours after the Rwanda bill passed.
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Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead: The BBC's Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.
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London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's only world record: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir storms to victory in a women's only ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Trials against former US presidents: Trump would be entitled to personal protection even in prison
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What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?: The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
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Arvind Kejriwal: Diabetic Delhi leader finally gets insulin jab in jail: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was detained in mid-March, said he had repeatedly ...
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Jury Weighs Claims of Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison Against Contractor, 20 Years Later
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/iraq-prison-lawsuit-abu-ghraib-abuse.html
He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.: “From the day after I committed that horrible act, I was focused on bettering myself ...
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/04/23/benard-mckinley-prison-law-school/
Sydney stabbing: Baby hurt in shopping mall attack out of hospital: The nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, will continue to receive ...
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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.
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Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension ...
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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison: Lee Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert
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YOURSAY | Punishment should fit the crime no matter who commits it: ‘Real criminals have their sentences reduced while the poor go to jail.’
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Could Trump go to prison? If he does, the Secret Service goes, too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-prison.html
Firecrackers thrown in the stadium: Three years in prison for Hoffenheim fan: Twelve people are injured when an explosion rocks the almost full Augsburg football ...
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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
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Trump contempt-of-court finding looms in hush-money case: Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times in the past three weeks. He faces fines and a ...
businessinsider.com/trump-contempt-of-court-finding-looms-in-hush-money-case-2024-4
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be ‘murdered in jail’
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Fear of terrorism in the Augsburg Arena: Firecracker thrower in the Bundesliga has to go to prison for three years
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What prison sentence could Trump face if he is convicted at his hush money trial?
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-prison-sentence-conviction-hush-money-b2532313.html
Brittney Griner felt ‘less than human’ while being detained in Russia, she tells ABC in interview
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/brittney-griner-russia-prison-adjusting-abc-spt-intl/
Man convicted in killing of two Dartmouth professors is set to be released on parole
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/james-parker-dartmouth-stabbings-prison-release/
20 years’ jail for man who battered girlfriend to death over her relationships with other men
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Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Shares How He's Processing Brothers' NBA Ban, Prison Sentence
si.com/nba/2024/04/21/michael-porter-jontay-coban-brothers
CNA Explains: Why was Aung San Suu Kyi moved out of prison?: Myanmar correspondent Leong Wai Kit looks at China’s possible involvement, the significance of the ...
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Prison director killed in attack as Ecuador votes in referendum focused on crime: The director of an Ecuadorian prison known as “El Rodeo” was killed Sunday in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-prison-director-killed-intl-latam/
US reaches $188m civil settlement with victims of ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Nassar
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
‘The Jinx’ Director Andrew Jarecki Feared for His Safety Before Robert Durst Arrest
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Alec Baldwin Confronted by Pro-Palestine Protester, Slaps Phone Away: ‘Get Out’ | Video
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Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
- Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.
- Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
- He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
5 takeaways from opening statements in Trump’s criminal trial: Trump has denied the 34 felony charges, calling them orchestrated by Democrats; if convicted ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/trump-trial-opening-statements-takeaways.html
Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Gag Order Violation Amid Trump-Cohen Feud
- Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether to penalize Donald Trump for repeated breaches of the gag order preventing the former president from publicly discussing witnesses or jurors in the criminal hush money case.
- Prosecutors are urging Merchan to impose a $1,000 fine on Trump for each violation and to caution him that future infractions can result in not just additional fines but also potential incarceration.
- Responding to Trump's social media activity, Cohen, a pivotal prosecution witness, accused Trump of desperation on Twitter, with Trump's legal team justifying his responses as campaign-related.
- Regarding the gag order infringements, the jury will not be presented with arguments. Merchan specified that if the arguments are not wrapped up by 11 a.m., they will pick up the discussion on the infringements at a later time.
Baby Reindeer on Netflix: Where is Martha today and why is the ending so perfect?
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Who is Gary Glitter and where is he now as ITV air The Popstar Paedophile: The disgraced singer is the subject of a new one-off ITV documentary
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National Children’s Day in Turkey: Over 500 children aged 0-6 behind bars: DEVA Party Deputy Chair Elif Esen visited Turkey’s infamous Silivri and Sincan prisons ...
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Man admits sexual penetration of corpse in Lincolnshire mortuary: He will be sentenced at a later date
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Lincoln council reluctantly OKs land swap to allow state to build prison: The Lincoln City Council approved a land-swap agreement, annexation and zoning changes ...
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Quick Glance: Lincoln Singer Bryan Olesen Advances to 'The Voice' Live Finals
- Bryan Olesen from Lincoln is set to compete in the live round of 'The Voice' in California.
- Coach John Legend selected Olesen as one of three artists from his team to advance to the live rounds of the NBC singing contest.
- An official 'The Voice' Watch Party was held with hundreds in attendance to support Olesen.
- Olesen received praise from the coaches for his performance and will now participate in the live rounds where the five finalists will be chosen through public votes.
Cum-Ex: Anne Brorhilker fought for the stolen tax billions: Anyone who drives without a ticket goes to prison - Whoever cheats the state out of millions remains ...
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Former MIT researcher who killed Yale graduate student sentenced to 35 years in prison
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Quick Glance: Ex-MIT Researcher Qinxuan Pan Receives 35 Years in Jail for Killing Yale Student Kevin Jiang
- Qinxuan Pan, 33, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Yale student Kevin Jiang.
- Jiang was shot by Pan as he left his fiancée's apartment in New Haven.
- Pan apologized in court after remarks from Jiang's relatives and friends.
- The motive for the crime was never fully clarified, although a connection between Pan and Jiang's fiancée was revealed.
Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
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Quick Glance: Fashion Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling
- Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to 18 months in prison after smuggling crocodile handbags from Colombia.
- Gonzalez, once an aspiring designer, led a smuggling operation that violated US wildlife laws.
- Despite efforts to bypass immigration regulations, Gonzalez was convicted and faces incarceration.
- Her wealth and lavish lifestyle contrasted with the couriers she recruited, leading to a court ruling.
'Linguini Incident' With David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette Gets Rerelease: Richard Shepard recut his quirky 1991 'The Linguini Incident,' starring David ...
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South Korean man sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats: A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of ...
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Suit: Texas inmates are being ‘cooked to death’ in extreme heat: With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare ...
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No poison found in Mukhtar Ansari’s viscera, says UP Police: Mukhtar Ansari, a five-time MLA who was in jail since 2005, died of a purported heart attack on ...
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Woman dies in hotel room one week after leaving prison near Huddersfield: The death of Gemma Strand, 39, was investigated by the Prisons Ombudsman
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21 businesses that have closed in Preston including BHS, C&A and Wilko: Take a trip down memory lane!
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Hatton Garden heist mastermind who made £200million from robbery dies at 84 : Brian Reader died at the age of 84 during autumn of last year from cancer ...
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Painful lesson for hurting disabled: BALIK PULAU: A 39-year-old sales promoter will spend the next 10 years in jail after pleading guilty to causing serious ...
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Paedophile who murdered schoolboy in 1968 and linked to unsolved cases dies in Yorkshire prison
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Alabama parole board would be forced to consider an inmate’s health under new bill
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Ecuadorean police capture fugitive gang leader Colón Pico: Fabricio Colón Pico, the leader of Los Lobos, had been on the run since escaping from jail on ...
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Russia sentences Meta's communications director to six years in prison over "terrorism" charges
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North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/north-carolina-man-sentenced-to-six-years-in-prison-for-attacking-police-with-pole-at-capitol/
Kidnapper gets 60 years for abducting, sexually assaulting 13-year-old Texas girl
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Five-year jail term for boy who stabbed schoolmate to death over girl: Jorina Pretorius, the mother of the victim, says she is not ready to forgive her son's ...
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Omaha man sentenced to prison for shooting death of woman: Davon Brown’s sentence stems from the Aug. 12, 2022 incident when he shot and killed Shalonna Houston ...
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Tarrant County commissioner says she’ll ask feds to investigate latest jail death
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Why are there so many prisoners in England and Wales? The crisis explained: More than 87,000 people are serving prison sentences, and the numbers are growing ...
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The day Mike Tyson's post-prison physique scared Peter McNeeley: Peter McNeeley knows firsthand what it's like to feel the force of Mike Tyson's ...
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Chorley prison roundabout plan 'safer than existing junction', inquiry told: A highways expert has branded as “bizarre” the suggestion that a mini-roundabout ...
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'Dangerous' pensioner repeatedly sexually assaulted young child : The disturbed pensioner abused the victim on multiple occasions, starting when she was just ...
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'Sugar baby' who defrauded older men out of $1M gets 9-year prison term: Japanese 'sugar baby' Mai Watanabe was sentenced to 9 years in prison for defrauding men ...
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'Evil' neighbour tormented couple for years - including posting urine: StokeonTrentLive spoke to some of Peter Johnson's neighbours whose lives he made a ...
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Will Trump’s first trial change the course of the election? : A conviction is indeed possible, even likely. But neither a conviction nor even jail time would ...
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Killer who fled the country after man fatally stabbed in street faces jail time: A man who fled the country after playing a "leading role" in the ...
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Iran suspends and fines its international goalkeeper after he hugged a woman at the end of a match
marca.com/en/football/2024/04/23/66279455268e3e97568b4585.html
The Intelligence: AI rest my case: The companies behind this wonder of tech are facing allegations of using copyrighted material to build their large language ...
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Sales promoter get 10 years jail for splashing hot water on a man with Down Syndrome
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/sales-promoter-get-10-years-jail-for-splashing-hot-water-on-a-man-with-down-syndrome
Fraud during the refugee crisis: Mannheim district court imposes prison sentence: 53-year-old sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for fraud ...
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COVID prison death rate increased 3 times higher than broader population: study: There's still no official pandemic prison death toll.
axios.com/2024/04/23/covid-prison-deaths
Dateline Palm Beach: The more things change … | Pat Beall: Columnist Pat Beall returns to the pages of the Sun Sentinel with a review of recent news out of the ...
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Ex-girlfriend stabbed 42 times: 15 years in prison for 40-year-old | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
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Truck driver (23) caught with drugs worth half a million euros - This is how the verdict came out
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