Actor John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting teenagers
Ex-London's Burning star John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two girls, aged 14 and 15, at a 2022 party. Read the full court details.
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Ex-Grange Hill star John Alford jailed for child sex offences
Former Grange Hill actor John Alford, 54, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting two girls, aged 14 and 15. Read the full details of the case and the victims' impact statements.
Actor John Alford jailed for sexually abusing two girls
Former London's Burning star John Alford sentenced to eight and a half years for sexually assaulting two teenagers. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
Ex-TV star John Alford jailed for child sex offences
Actor John Alford, known for Grange Hill and London's Burning, sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sex with a 14-year-old and assaulting a 15-year-old. Read the full court details.
Sentence doubled after cocaine found in killer's home
Steven Vonk had his prison term increased after officers discovered a large stash of cocaine during his arrest for a fatal unprovoked attack. Read the full court details.
Brenda Andrew to be executed after appeal fails
Brenda Andrew, convicted of orchestrating her husband's murder for insurance money, will face the death penalty after a court upheld her conviction. Read the full story.
Man gets probation for toddler's death in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas man receives five years' probation for killing his girlfriend's 17-month-old son. Prosecutors cited weak evidence and inconsistent witness statements. Read the full story.
Driver jailed for crash that left grandad an amputee
Callum Knott, 41, has been sentenced to four years for dangerous driving that caused a catastrophic crash in Nottingham, leaving Stephen Kerry, 65, an amputee. Read the full story of the devastating impact.
John Alford sentenced for teen sex assaults
Former Grange Hill and London's Burning actor John Alford has been sentenced for sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a party in 2022. Get the latest from St Albans Crown Court.
Bath Snatch Rapist Faces Parole Board Next Month
Peter Voisey, jailed for life for abducting and raping a six-year-old girl from her bath in 2005, could be freed after a Parole Board hearing in February. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
Outrage as judge downgrades charges in child assault case
Fury erupts in Italy as a judge downgrades sexual assault charges against a migrant who impregnated a 10-year-old girl, sparking a political firestorm over sentencing and victim protection. Read the full story.
Shop worker guilty of sexual assault on stranded woman
Yaaqob Saleh, 20, assaulted a woman who sought help in his Liverpool shop. Her victim impact statement details lasting trauma. Sentencing delayed.
James Bulger's mum issues stark parole warning over killer
Denise Fergus fears what a 'bigger and stronger' Jon Venables could do if freed. As he faces another parole hearing, she urges the board to remember the danger he poses.
Family Appeals Sentence in Sandbanks Racing Crash
The family of Mia Savage, 17, left with life-changing injuries after a 90mph crash in Sandbanks, appeals the brothers' suspended sentences. Read the full story.
Victims' Commissioner Warns of Justice System Collapse
Claire Waxman warns that watering down jury trial reforms risks a 125,000-case backlog, undermining Labour's pledge to halve violence against women and girls. Urgent action is needed.
Driver who killed motorcyclist jailed after rugby lie exposed
Stephen Naylor, who killed a motorcyclist at 120mph, claimed he was too injured for court. Footage of him playing rugby and shopping exposed the lie. Read the full story.
James Bulger's killer Jon Venables faces fresh parole bid
Child killer Jon Venables will have his latest parole hearing, reopening trauma for James Bulger's family. His mother Denise Fergus will attend. More details.
Silvagni appeals rape convictions after six-year jail term
Tom Silvagni, son of AFL legend Stephen Silvagni, has lodged an appeal against his rape convictions. He was jailed for six years in December for a 'callous' assault. Read the latest.
James Bulger killer's latest parole bid to be heard
Child murderer Jon Venables will have his latest bid for freedom heard by the Parole Board, reopening trauma for James Bulger's family. Read the latest on the case.
Prosecutors Seek 20-Year Sentence for Ex-Lawmaker
Federal prosecutors demand a 20-year prison term for former South Carolina legislator RJ May, who pleaded guilty to distributing horrific child sex abuse videos. Read the shocking details of the case.
Silvagni Appeals Rape Conviction After 6-Year Sentence
Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has lodged an appeal against his guilty verdict for a callous double rape in Melbourne. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Rapist Tom Silvagni appeals conviction and sentence
Tom Silvagni has appealed his conviction for the digital rape of a young woman in Melbourne. He was sentenced to six years and two months in jail. Read the full details.
Teen drug dealer jailed after girlfriend's ecstasy death
Jay Conway, 21, sentenced to 15 months for supplying the Class A drug that killed 16-year-old Lennix Hughes in Dundee. The court heard details of his cannabis operation.
Thugs guilty of manslaughter after targeting grandfather for watch
Tony Griffin, 54, and Wesley McDonnell, 46, have been convicted after a violent attempted robbery on Neil O'Donnell, 83, in Birmingham. The attack led to his death a week later. Read the full story.
Thugs guilty of manslaughter after Birmingham watch attack
Two career criminals have been found guilty of manslaughter after a violent attempted robbery left an 83-year-old grandfather fatally injured. Read the full court details.
Matt Prokop mugshot revealed after Christmas Eve arrest
Former High School Musical 3 actor Matt Prokop faces a shocking child pornography charge after his Christmas Eve arrest in Texas. Read the latest on his case and the statements from his ex-partners.
US Football Coach Gets 25 Years for Child Sex Crimes
A Las Vegas high school football coach and his girlfriend sentenced to 8-25 years for sexually abusing a minor on campus and filming toddlers. Read the shocking details.
US Football Coach Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse on Campus
A high school football coach and his girlfriend have been sentenced to 8-25 years for sexually abusing a minor on school grounds and filming toddlers. Read the shocking details.
James Bulger killer Jon Venables in new parole hearing
Child killer Jon Venables will face the Parole Board in a fresh bid for release, more than two years after being deemed a danger to children. James Bulger's mother speaks of renewed trauma.
Jon Venables parole hearing for James Bulger murder
Child killer Jon Venables will have his latest parole bid heard next month. James Bulger's mother Denise Fergus says the process reopens 'unimaginable trauma'. Read the latest.
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