Mother charged over death of ME sufferer Lynn Gilderdale – The Times

Posted April 17th, 2009 in attempts, euthanasia, homicide, news by sally

“A mother was charged yesterday with the attempted murder of her daughter who had been bedridden while suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome for 17 years.”

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The Times, 17th April 2009

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Police to study case for pardoning football fan – The Independent

Posted March 2nd, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“The prospect of a pardon for Michael Shields increased last night when the Justice Secretary Jack Straw revealed that he has asked Merseyside Police to examine the case.”

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The Independent, 28th February 2009

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Nail-bomber given life sentence – BBC News

Posted January 30th, 2009 in attempts, news, terrorism by sally

“A Muslim convert has been jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 18 years after launching a failed suicide bomb attack on a restaurant in Devon.”

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BBC News, 30th January 2009

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Man jailed for shooting at police

Posted January 22nd, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who shot at three policemen has been jailed for 30 years.”

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BBC News, 21st January 2009

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Jailed fan ‘can get free pardon’ – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2008 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“Jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields has won an important battle at the High Court in London in his bid for a free pardon.”

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BBC News, 17th December 2008

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Man who tried to smother mother jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 16th, 2008 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who tried to smother his elderly mother to claim an inheritance was jailed for five years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th December 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk