Gang rape convictions quashed in NSW Supreme Court
Two men will face a retrial and a third is acquitted after their gang rape convictions were overturned on appeal. The case relates to a 2022 bucks party in Newcastle. Read the latest.
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M6 Crash: Overturned Car Sparks Major Delays Near Birmingham
A serious crash involving an overturned vehicle has closed lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing four-mile queues and 55-minute delays. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Prosecutors drop 1993 murder retry after conviction overturned
Prosecutors in New York have abandoned efforts to retry James Pugh for a 1993 murder, admitting they cannot meet the burden of proof after 30 years. The victim's daughter says the justice system has failed.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Man freed after 30 years on death row in Louisiana
Jimmie Duncan released after 30 years on death row as forensic evidence in murder case deemed 'scientifically indefensible'. Read the shocking details of this wrongful conviction.
M5 chaos: Overturned van causes 5-mile delays
An overturned van on the M5 northbound has caused 5 miles of congestion and 60-minute delays during Thursday's rush hour. Three lanes remain closed. Expect normal traffic by 1pm.
M5 chaos: 90-minute delays after van overturns
Drivers face 90-minute delays and five-mile queues on the M5 after a van overturned, closing three lanes. Follow live updates on this breaking story.
North Dakota Supreme Court Revives Abortion Ban
North Dakota's Supreme Court has reinstated a near-total abortion ban, making it a felony for doctors. Learn about the legal battle and its impact on healthcare access.
M60 Crash: Overturned Vehicle Stops Traffic in Rush Hour
An overturned vehicle on the M60 clockwise near J25 has caused 3-mile tailbacks and halted all traffic. Emergency services are on the scene. Check for updates.
Masterson Appeals Rape Conviction Citing Legal Errors
That '70s Show star Danny Masterson files habeas corpus petition claiming prosecutorial misconduct and inadequate defence led to wrongful conviction. Read the latest developments.
A30 Devon closed for hours after serious crash
The A30 in Devon is shut westbound after a vehicle overturned. Police expect closure to last hours. Diversions are in place. Avoid the area.
Murder case reopened 17 years after child testimony
Amanda Lewis's first-degree murder conviction for drowning her daughter is being reconsidered after 17 years. Discover the shocking new developments in this controversial case.
Kennedy cousin's murder conviction overturned
The decades-long legal saga continues as Michael Skakel, relative of the Kennedy dynasty, has his conviction overturned in the brutal 1975 murder of teenager Martha Moxley, reigniting one of America's most infamous cold cases.
Judge halts deportation after conviction overturned
In a dramatic legal turnaround, Subu Vedam wins reprieve from ICE detention as US court rules overturned conviction invalidates deportation grounds, sparking immigration policy debate.
Trump Appeals Hush Money Felony Conviction
Former US President Donald Trump has formally appealed his criminal conviction in the New York hush money case, challenging the historic verdict that made him the first ex-president convicted of felonies.
Man freed after 13 years for wrongful conviction
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been released after 13 years behind bars for a robbery conviction that has now been quashed by the Court of Appeal in a landmark miscarriage of justice case.
Kentucky Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Jury Bias
In a groundbreaking decision, Kentucky's highest court has overturned Kevon Lawless's murder conviction, citing racial bias in jury selection that could reshape criminal justice proceedings across the state.
Colombia's Supreme Court overturns Uribe conviction
In a dramatic legal turnaround, Colombia's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former president Álvaro Uribe for witness tampering and fraud, sending shockwaves through the nation's political landscape.
Judge's 16 child abuse rulings overturned in legal crisis
A senior family court judge faces removal from sensitive cases after the Court of Appeal overturned 16 rulings involving vulnerable children, citing 'serious concerns' about her handling of abuse evidence.
Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY court
In a dramatic legal reversal, New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, ordering a new trial and sending shockwaves through the #MeToo movement.
Model's rapist wins appeal, faces fresh trial
Exclusive: Benjamin Mendy's former housemate Louis Saha gets appeal win despite victim's emotional testimony, as legal battle over 2021 assault continues.
Alves' Wife Gives Birth Amid Legal Battle to Overturn Conviction
Joana Sanz gives birth to first child with imprisoned footballer Dani Alves as she fights to overturn his sexual assault conviction in emotional Spanish court battle.
Five arguments challenging Lucy Letby's conviction
Exclusive examination of the controversial case as campaigners question the evidence that convicted neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven babies.
Vulnerable man's wrongful murder conviction overturned
After 26 years, a vulnerable man's wrongful murder conviction is overturned. The Court of Appeal exposes a flawed police investigation and withheld evidence in a landmark ruling.
Eswatini Murder Fugitive Faces Deportation from UK
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a convicted murderer from Eswatini, has been ordered to be deported from the UK after a lengthy legal fight. The Home Office secured his removal following his release from prison.
Boxer Billy Joe Saunders' foul-mouthed police tirade
Undefeated boxing star Billy Joe Saunders launches an explosive, expletive-ridden rant against police after being convicted for illegal hare coursing, threatening to 'slap' officers in a since-deleted video that has sparked widespread condemnation.
Grange Hill Actor John Alford Guilty of Sex Assaults
Former child actor John Alford, known for Grange Hill and London's Burning, found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in the 1990s. Full trial coverage.
London's Burning star John Alford guilty of underage sex offence
Former 90s TV star John Alford faces a shattered career after being found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl at a party, marking his second major conviction for similar offences.
Minnesota Man Freed After 25-Year Wrongful Conviction
Bryan Hooper walks free after a quarter-century behind bars as Minnesota court overturns wrongful murder conviction, exposing systemic justice failures.
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