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Pakistan Jailing of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Challenged

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Summary: Former Pakistan i Prime Minister Imran Khan 's imprisonment for three years is being challenged in court. Khan's lawyers claim he is being held in deplorable conditions but remains in good spirits. He was sentenced for not declaring money earned from selling state gifts during his time in office. Lawyers argue that Khan did not receive a fair trial and raise concerns about judicial bias. The legal team plans to file an appeal to suspend the sentence and address the conditions of his imprisonment. Support for Khan appears to have been silenced, but he still holds substantial popularity. The imprisonment has sparke...

Lawyer Calls for Inquiry on Miscarriage of Justice

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Summary: Lawyer Andrew Malkinson , held captive for three hours, calls for an inquiry into his 17-year imprisonment . Police investigation into Malkinson's case raises concerns about the effectiveness of initial inquiry . Malkinson's release after two decades prompts discussions about potential miscarriages of justice. ...

Wayne Couzens joked about sexual assault in newly released WhatsApp messages

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Wayne Couzens joked about sexual assault in newly released WhatsApp messages Kidnapper, rapist, murderer. Now we can add flasher to the list of Wayne Cousins' crimes. Already, he will never leave prison, but today he was sentenced to yet more time. For the offence against A, count 2 on indictment number T20206038. The sentence is one of 19 months imprisonment. The court was played CCTV footage of Cousins' car after one incident. His number plate clearly visible. Information that police had for three days before he killed Sarah Everard. The fact that no police came to find him or his black car to question him about these incidents can only have served to confirm and strengthen in the defendant's mind a dangerous belief in his invincibility. Could police have stopped him? An independent inquiry will seek to answer such questions. Now that Wayne Cousins' legal proceedin...

Couple jailed for murdering man in gun and acid attack over Tinder date rape claim

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Summary: Michael Hillier and Rachel Falstow sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Liam Smith. The murder plot stemmed from Falstow's claims of non-consensual sex, which she alleged happened after meeting Smith on Tinder in 2019. CCTV footage revealed the couple's stalking of Liam Smith and the cold-blooded nature of the attack. The court emphasized that Hillier and Falstow acted as their own executioners, bypassing the legal system. Liam Smith's family expressed their grief and highlighted his inability to address the assault allegati...

Ukrainian Prisoners of War Allege Torture in Russian Prison: BBC Investigation

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Summary: A BBC investigation reveals accounts of Ukrainian prisoners of war being torture d, including beatings and electric shocks, while held in Russian captivity . The prisoners' testimonies shed light on the brutal conditions they endured in the Taganrog prison in Russia. Advocacy campaigns are working to secure the release of up to 10,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. Efforts to address the mistreatment and violations of rights faced by the prisoners continue amidst the ongoing crisis. ...

Vital DNA Evidence in Andrew Malkinson Case: A 20-Year Struggle for Freedom

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Summary: Andrew Malkinson , who spent 17 years in prison, has been released after 20 years of legal battle s. Vital DNA evidence has emerged in 2007 kidnapping case, potentially exonerating Malkinson. The prolonged legal proceedings underscore the urgency of criminal justice reform . After nearly two decades, Andrew Malki...

UK's longest serving prisoner - Charles Bronson - could be freed after 50 years behind bars.

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UK's longest serving prisoner - Charles Bronson - could be freed after 50 years behind bars. Dr Bob Johnson, a sad day to see you go, but I must admire your principles. It's a rare sight to see a doctor stand up to this system. Pioneering psychiatrist Bob Johnson treated Charles Bronson 30 years ago. When his work was halted, Bronson wrote this letter. You believed in humanity and trust. Your way obviously worked. Bronson was jailed in 1974 for armed robbery. Apart from a couple of brief periods of freedom, he's been locked up ever since because of repeated attacks on prison staff and inmates. The parole board must decide what risk he might pose to the public. The parole board should say this man has been locked up for 50 years. He has 50 years of problems. His violence and his unruly behaviour is out of our, we've decided that that's low enough risk, which I wou...