Judge Overturns Jam Master Jay Murder Conviction
A federal judge has voided the conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., one of two men found guilty of killing hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay in 2002. Read the latest on this landmark case.
Category : Sentencing
Paedophile ring leader James Rennie freed from jail
James Rennie, ex-head of LGBT Youth Scotland and a key figure in a major paedophile ring, has been released. Critics blast the SNP's 'soft-touch' justice system. Read the full story.
Best man jailed 5 years for biting off finger at wedding
Daniel Peasnell, 33, bit off a guest's finger 'like an animal' at an Oxfordshire wedding after being ejected for a foul-mouthed rant. He was sentenced to five years in prison. Read the shocking details.
Teen walks free after playground indecency and damage
Callum Green, 19, received a community order for an indecent act and criminal damage at a Hartlepool playground. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Wife and lover jailed for 19 years over murder plot
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced for plotting to kill her husband to claim his Help for Heroes life insurance. Chilling evidence revealed in court. Read the full story.
Ex-Prison Guard Sentenced for Murder in Inmate Death
A former New York state prison guard receives a 25-years-to-life sentence for the murder of inmate Robert Brooks. Shocking body-camera footage triggered calls for prison reform.
Man jailed 24 years for murder of ex-partner in Sydney
Danny Zayat sentenced to 24 years for murdering Tatiana Dokhotaru after years of domestic abuse. Read the harrowing details of the case and the judge's condemnation.
Wife jailed for 19 years over husband murder plot
Michelle Mills, 46, sentenced to 19 years for conspiring with her lover to kill her husband for his £124k life insurance. Shocking police footage captured her laughing during arrest. Read the full story.
Three jailed for violent disorder at Derby Kabaddi tournament
Three men sentenced for roles in a pre-planned machete and gun fight at a Derby Kabaddi event, a violent outbreak that preceded the execution of a DPD driver the following day. Read the full details.
Woman and lover jailed for 19 years over murder plot
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced to 19 years each for conspiring to murder her husband in a violent attack at a Welsh static caravan. Read the full story.
Cheating wife and lover jailed for 19-year murder plot
A woman and her ex-Royal Marine lover have been sentenced to 19 years each for a chilling plot to murder her husband and claim his £124,000 life insurance. Read the full shocking details.
Myleene Klass stalker faces sentencing today
Peter Windsor faces sentencing for stalking Myleene Klass and Katie Breathwick. The broadcaster described her 'sheer terror' after receiving an air pistol and disturbing letters. Read the full story.
Couple terrorised by neighbour with 140+ convictions
A Scottish couple endure 18 months of harassment from a neighbour with over 140 criminal convictions, leaving them too scared to leave their home. Read their story and the fight for eviction.
Teen sentenced for Sydney Royal Easter Show manslaughter
An 18-year-old sentenced for stabbing a young father-to-be at Sydney's Royal Easter Show could be paroled in 2026. The court heard details of gang rivalry and a 'fascination with knives'.
Jelly Roll receives pardon from Tennessee Governor
Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll has been granted a pardon for his past felonies by Governor Bill Lee, recognising his remarkable journey from prison to stardom. Read his full story of redemption.
Silvagni gets 6 years for rape, victim posts on TikTok
Tom Silvagni, son of an AFL legend, sentenced to over six years for rape. The victim thanked supporters on TikTok, while his family vows to appeal. Read the full story.
‘Superned’ gets 18 months for prison weapons, makes odd demand
Notorious criminal Richard ‘Superned’ Mullen sentenced to 18 months for homemade prison weapons. He demanded a retrial, claiming self-defence. Read the full court details.
Arizona Jury Sentences Serial Killer to Death
Cleophus Cooksey Jr. has been sentenced to death for eight murders in a 2017 Phoenix killing spree. Read the full details of the chilling case and the jury's verdict.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to prison in Romania for drugs
American rapper Wiz Khalifa could serve nine months in a Romanian prison after a court upheld a drug possession conviction. Read the latest on his appeal and the country's strict laws.
Rapper Wiz Khalifa gets 9-month jail term in Romania
US rapper Wiz Khalifa receives a final nine-month prison sentence in Romania for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Discover the details of the case and Romania's strict drug laws.
5-year sentence for queue-jump killer sparks justice row
Demiesh Williams jailed for 5 years after killing father Andrew Clark in a Sainsbury's queue. Shadow Justice Secretary brands sentence 'paltry' and vows to appeal. Read the full story.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor after parole board plea
Country star Jelly Roll, born Jason Deford, is pardoned for past felonies by Gov. Bill Lee, easing international travel for tours and missionary work. Discover his redemption story.
Death Sentence for Arizona Serial Killer in 2017 Phoenix Murders
An Arizona jury has sentenced Cleophus Cooksey Jr. to death for six murders in a 2017 Phoenix killing spree. Read the full details of the shocking three-week crime wave.
Cartel member who faked death sentenced to 12 years
A Mexican cartel member who staged his own death is jailed for nearly 12 years in the US for laundering drug money. Read the full story of his capture and the CJNG's reach.
Scott Erickson seeks to ban emotion in civil trial over fatal crash
Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson asks a judge to bar 'emotional outbursts' in the civil trial over the deaths of two boys killed by his ex-lover, Rebecca Grossman. Read the latest on the high-profile case.
Drug cartel member who faked death sentenced to 11+ years
A Mexican cartel operative, accused of faking his own death, has been sentenced to over 11 years in a US prison for laundering drug money. Read the full story of his capture and the CJNG's reach.
Brian Walshe gets life without parole for wife's murder
Brian Walshe has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. The sentencing concludes a high-profile case that shocked the US.
Life sentence for Brian Walshe in wife's murder case
Brian Walshe receives a life sentence for the first-degree murder of his wife, Ana. The case involved grim digital evidence and a missing body. Read the full story.
Father killed in Sainsbury's queue row, killer jailed
Demiesh Williams sentenced to five years for manslaughter after fatal attack on Andrew Clark outside Beckenham Sainsbury's. Read the full story of the tragic queue-jumping dispute.
Assassin sentenced for New Year's Eve pub shooting in Edinburgh
Grant Hunter, a paid assassin, has been jailed for a minimum of 26 years for murdering Marc Webley outside an Edinburgh pub on Hogmanay. Read the full details of the chilling CCTV evidence.
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