Judge freed arson suspect despite violence warnings
An Illinois judge ignored prosecutor warnings and freed a man who later set a woman on fire during her Chicago commute. Learn how the justice system failed to prevent this horrific attack.
Category : Sentencing
20-Year Sentence in Surfers' Murder Case
A Mexican woman receives a 20-year prison sentence for her role in the violent robbery and murder of two Australian surfers and their American friend. Read the full story.
First Sentence in Mexico Surf Trip Murders
A single mother is the first person sentenced for her role in the alleged murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Mexico. Read the full story.
Driver jailed 15 years for killing student in hit-and-run
Regan Kemp sentenced to 15 years for killing 19-year-old Ashton Kitchen-White in Leeds hit-and-run. Family say their 'heart and soul died with him'.
Florida's 17th execution of 2025 set for lethal injection
Richard Barry Randolph faces lethal injection for the 1988 murder of his former boss, marking Florida's record 17th execution this year. Discover the details of the case and the state's unprecedented use of capital punishment.
Driver to be jailed after crash kills three passengers
Jorja Colville, 21, will be imprisoned for causing a fatal crash that killed three young men. She was driving at over 92mph before losing control. Read the full court details.
Man gets 4 years for killing mugger in Queens
Charles Foehner, 67, will serve four years in prison after a plea deal for fatally shooting a would-be mugger. The case revealed a large illegal weapons cache. Read the full story.
Woman admits killing three in 85mph crash
Jorja Colville, 21, has admitted causing the deaths of three young men after losing control of her Ford Focus on a rural road. A judge has stated prison is 'inevitable'.
Dad jailed after leaving daughter, 2, in burning car
Nicholas Stemen sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment. He left his two-year-old daughter in a burning vehicle.
David Carrick sentenced to life for child sex assault
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives another life sentence for molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping a former partner. Read the shocking details of the case.
29-month jail for Tesco car park knife attack
A man has been jailed for a vicious knife attack in a Tesco car park in Stoke. Pavel Stefanovic slashed his victim multiple times before being arrested. Read the full story.
Florida man executed for 1988 rape and murder
Richard Barry Randolph is set for lethal injection for the 1988 rape and murder of his former manager, marking Florida's 17th execution this year. Read the full details.
Teen killer sentenced for brutal machete murder of Ethan
A remorseless teenage murderer who created a sick rap about hacking Ethan Hoac to death has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of this brutal attack.
'Male Karen' sentenced to 6 years for salon rampage
A California man, August Marriott, has been sentenced to six years in prison for a violent rampage inside a hair salon after arriving late. Read the full story of the viral incident.
Ryanair passenger sentenced for homophobic abuse on flight
A Ryanair passenger who locked himself in a toilet and shouted homophobic slurs at cabin crew over a sandwich delay has received a suspended sentence. Read the full story of the mid-air disruption.
Former Rugby Player Jailed for Anzac Day Glassing Attack
Former NSW Blues player Maurice Trindall sentenced to prison for grievous bodily harm after glassing a woman and stomping on a man during a street fight. Read the full details.
Prison officer admits inappropriate inmate relationship
A 29-year-old prison officer from Lancashire faces a potential custodial sentence after pleading guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Risley.
Marco Pierre White Jr jailed again after crime spree
Marco Pierre White Jr, son of the celebrity chef, receives a second jail term for assault, adding to his sentence for a £60,000 shoplifting spree. Read the full story.
Man jailed for fatal crash after ignoring driving ban
Alan Parish sentenced to four years and six months for causing death by dangerous driving after ignoring doctors' orders not to drive. Learn the full story.
Marco Pierre White Jr handed another prison sentence
Marco Pierre White Jr receives a further prison term for assault, adding to his nearly 4-year sentence for a £60k shoplifting spree. Discover the full story of his crimes.
Son jailed for stealing £450k from mother with dementia
A gambling addict who embezzled nearly half a million pounds from his dementia-suffering mother has been sentenced to 28 months in prison. Read the full shocking story of betrayal and addiction.
Man pleads guilty to selling suicide chemicals online
A North Wales man has pleaded guilty to exploiting vulnerable people by selling chemicals online, leading to two deaths. Read the full investigation details.
UK Helicopter Pilot Jailed 20 Years for Murder
Aaron Rainbow, 50, from Surrey, receives maximum sentence for the brutal stabbing of Oscar Tornero Rovira in Spain. Read the full details of this tragic case.
UK pilot gets 20 years for Spanish chemsex murder
Aaron Rainbow, a helicopter pilot from Surrey, receives a 20-year sentence for the brutal murder of Oscar Tornero during a drug-fuelled encounter in Spain. Read the full details.
$500k settlement after police shoot blind, deaf dog
A Missouri city pays $500,000 after a police officer shot a blind and deaf Shih Tzu named Teddy. The settlement follows public outrage and resignations. Read the full story.
Wigmaker gets lenient sentence for fatal crash
Miriam Yarimi, who killed a mother and two daughters while driving recklessly, receives a plea deal far below the maximum sentence. Read the shocking details of the case.
28-year sentence for teacher's aide murderer
Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years for murdering ex-partner Hannah McGuire in Ballarat domestic violence case. Must serve minimum 22 years before parole eligibility.
Drunk driver jailed for 91mph crash killing grandfather
Callum Fox, 29, sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Jim Paterson while drunk and speeding in Paisley. Read the full tragic story.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Gets Light Sentence for Mid-Flight Incident
Joseph Emerson, the Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut off a plane's engine mid-flight, has been sentenced to time served. Discover the full story behind this shocking aviation incident.
Man charged with murder of college coach John Beam
Cedric Irving Jr is charged with the murder of legendary football coach John Beam at Laney College. He faces over 50 years in prison. Follow for latest updates.
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