Father admits killing three-month-old son in Stafford
Gareth Stark has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his infant son, Leon, who died from a head injury. The Stafford man will be sentenced later this year. Our thoughts are with all affected.
Gareth Stark has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his infant son, Leon, who died from a head injury. The Stafford man will be sentenced later this year. Our thoughts are with all affected.
Gareth Stark pleads guilty to manslaughter and battery after the death of his infant son, Leon, in Stafford. The tragic case highlights ongoing child safeguarding efforts.
Mehmet Ogur, who arrived by small boat, has been sentenced to seven years for raping an 18-year-old he met online. Read the full court details and victim impact statement.
Mehmet Ogur, who arrived by small boat, has been sentenced to seven years for raping an 18-year-old he met online. Read the full court details and victim impact.
Mehmet Ogur, 27, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping an 18-year-old girl in a park. The court heard how messages he sent after the attack were key evidence. Read the full story.
Mehmet Ogur, 27, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a teenager in a park. The court heard how messages he sent after the attack were crucial evidence.
Shocking BBC report reveals thousands of women and girls, some as young as eight, raped by Ethiopian soldiers. Survivors' stories expose a wave of brutal sexual violence. Amnesty International demands action.
Larry Darby, 61, convicted for a years-long campaign of incestuous rape and violence in Louisiana, leaving his victim pregnant and with severe injuries. He faces a mandatory life sentence.
David Wilson, 49, from Gateshead, has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a horrific double rape. The survivor was left feeling so defiled she washed with Dettol. Read the full court report.
Jose Sibi, 46, admitted rape and attempted rape on Teesside. The judge ordered automatic deportation after he serves two-thirds of his six-year sentence. Read the full court report.
Jose Sibi, 46, will be deported after serving two-thirds of a six-year sentence for rape and attempted rape. His victim says she lives 'in fear'. Read the full court details.
Norway's royal family addresses the upcoming trial of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, on 32 charges including rape and domestic violence. Read their emotional statements.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and King Harald address the severe charges against her son, Marius Borg Høiby, ahead of his trial for 32 offences including rape. Read the royal family's candid response.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, has been charged with two new counts of rape and sexual assault relating to two additional women. He denies all previous charges and is due in court next month.
Philip Young, 49, faces 56 charges including rape and voyeurism. His ex-wife Joanne waives anonymity. Five other men also charged in complex 13-year investigation.
Philip Young and five other men face 60 sexual offence charges, including rape and drugging, against his ex-wife over 13 years. The victim has waived her anonymity. Court appearance set for Tuesday.
Philip Young and five other men face charges for alleged sexual offences against his ex-wife over 13 years. The victim has waived her anonymity. Wiltshire Police continue their investigation.
A husband and five other men are charged with 60 sexual offences, including rape and drugging, against his ex-wife over 13 years. The victim has waived her anonymity. Read the full story.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting five women, including fellow students, across Brighton and London. Sussex Police commend the victims' bravery.
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler pleads not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl. His trial at Lewes Crown Court is scheduled for October 2026.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, pleads not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl. Trial set for October 2025.
Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler has formally denied three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl. His trial is set for October 2026.
Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams QB Matthew, enjoys a sunny Mexican holiday with friends just days after her husband's stunning NFL defeat. See the snaps and his reaction.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been convicted of digitally raping a woman in his home after pretending to be her boyfriend. The jury reached its verdict after less than two days.
Distressing audio of a woman begging an asylum seeker to stop was played to a jury. Chret Callender, 28, denies rape and sexual assault. The trial continues.
Waleed Alharbi found guilty of rape and attempted rape after meeting victim at Astoria nightclub. Portsmouth Crown Court hears harrowing details. Sentencing set for December 9.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.