Lammy to overhaul justice system, may curb jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils a 'fast and fair' plan to tackle the courts emergency, including limiting jury trials for less serious offences. Will it work?
Category : Crime
Former Cricketer Aaron Summers Appears in Court on Abuse Charges
Former Hobart Hurricanes fast bowler Aaron Summers has appeared in Hobart's Supreme Court accused of child sexual abuse and grooming. The 29-year-old, extradited from Darwin, denies the charges.
$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
Terror watchdog warns UK strategy ignores online threats
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
Principal stabbed at Keysborough Secondary College
A high school principal is in hospital after an alleged stabbing by a staff member, prompting a lockdown. Police are investigating the incident at Keysborough Secondary College.
Sex offender charged with child kidnapping in Utah case
A convicted sex offender faces child kidnapping charges after allegedly abducting a 13-year-old Utah girl. A disturbing 'love letter', condoms, and bullets were found in his trailer. Read the full investigation.
Police Car Crashes into House in Blacktown, Sydney
A police vehicle lost control and ploughed into a home in western Sydney on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest details on the incident.
AFL Stars Testify in Fraud Case Over Signed Footballs
Former player agent Ricky Nixon pleads not guilty to fraud charges over allegedly fake signed Melbourne Demons memorabilia. Premiership players give evidence in Melbourne court.
Stockton mass shooting: First child victim named
The mother of 14-year-old Amari Peterson names her son as the first child victim of the Stockton birthday party mass shooting. Four killed, 11 injured in suspected gang attack. Read the latest.
El Chapo's son pleads guilty to US drug trafficking
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the infamous drug lord, pleads guilty to overseeing the smuggling of tens of thousands of kilos of drugs into the US. Read the full details of the plea deal and its implications.
Inside Southeast Asia's $70bn Scam State Industry
KK Park, a notorious Myanmar scam centre, was raided and demolished, but its operators vanished. Experts warn of a new era of 'scam states' where cybercrime reshapes economies and corrupts governments. Read the investigation.
Man charged for allegedly swallowing Fabergé James Bond pendant
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a rare Fabergé pendant from a James Bond film. The £20,000 jewel was later recovered. Read the full story.
14-year-old boy killed in Stockton birthday party shooting
Amari Peterson, 14, was one of three children killed in a mass shooting at a two-year-old's birthday party in Stockton, California. His family describe an 'unimaginable tragedy'.
Stockton shooting: Three children killed at birthday party
A gunman opened fire at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, killing three children and a man. Police are appealing for information as the community reels from the targeted attack.
McDonald's customers spot CEO murder suspect by his eyebrows
Luigi Mangione was identified by his bushy eyebrows at a Pennsylvania McDonald's after a five-day manhunt for the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His defence now battles to suppress key evidence.
Woman dies in Fitzroy Crossing dog attack
A woman in her 20s has died after a dog attack in Western Australia. A man was also injured. Police inquiries are ongoing. Read the latest details.
Four dead in Stockton mass shooting at birthday party
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and 11 injured. Authorities are investigating the gang-related violence.
Father's DNA on daughter in Dutch honour killing trial
Two brothers face decades in prison for the alleged honour killing of their sister, Ryan Al Najjar, 18. Their father, the alleged mastermind, fled to Syria. Read the shocking court details.
Man Denies Rape, Admits Forging Uber Receipt in Trial
A man from a prominent family denies digitally raping a woman at his Melbourne home. He admitted forging an Uber receipt after the alleged assault. The trial continues.
Lammy's £550m plan to slash crown court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces £550m for victims and radical plans to reduce jury trials, aiming to tackle a crown court backlog set to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.
4 Million UK Children Impacted by Economic Abuse
A shocking report finds almost 4 million UK children suffer from economic abuse, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and blocking benefits. Urgent government action is demanded.
Justice Secretary Announces Reforms to Tackle Courts Emergency
Justice Secretary David Lammy sets out a major overhaul of the criminal justice system to tackle record backlogs and deliver swifter justice for victims. Read the key proposals.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Teenager jailed for 17 years over doctor's murder
A remorseless teenager who stabbed Dr Ashley Gordon to death has been sentenced to 17 years in jail. His family gasped as the sentence was handed down. Read the full story.
Eyebrows give away healthcare CEO murder suspect in McDonald's
A court hears how Luigi Mangione's distinctive eyebrows led to his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. He now fights to exclude key evidence from his murder trial. Read the full story.
Girl, 16-18, dies in Tadcaster minibus collision
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and are appealing for witnesses.
Three siblings die in Thanksgiving house fire tragedy
A mother's world is shattered as her three children perish in a devastating flat fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, hours after sharing Thanksgiving joy. Support the family via GoFundMe.
Girl dies in Tadcaster minibus crash, another seriously hurt
A teenage girl has died and another is seriously injured after a minibus crash near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
$5K Reward for Fugitive Coach Accused of Child Porn
US Marshals offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Travis Turner, a Virginia high school football coach accused of child pornography who vanished into the woods. His family denies the charges.
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