‘Respected’ doctor caught selling drugs using dark web under Star Wars pseudonym – The Independent

Posted December 19th, 2023 in drug offences, extradition, guilty pleas, internet, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A doctor who bought illegal drugs to sell to customers on the dark web using the Star Wars pseudonym “Imperial Storm Trooper” has been jailed for five years.’

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The Independent, 17th December 2023

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Man jailed over Wolverhampton crash that killed two brothers – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2023 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who killed two brothers aged 23 months and 10 years in a car crash has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 13th December 2023

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Frinton-on-Sea bigamist gets suspended term for ‘cruel deception’ – BBC News

Posted November 30th, 2023 in bigamy, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A man who admitted to the “cruel deception” of bigamy has been handed a suspended jail term and placed on curfew.’

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BBC News, 29th November 2023

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Boy, 13, who killed his foster carer with her own car sentenced to two years – The Guardian

‘A 13-year-old boy has been sentenced to two years in custody for killing his foster carer with her car outside her Sheffield home earlier this year.’

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The Guardian, 29th November 2023

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Modern slavery survivors ‘imprisoned for crimes they were forced to commit’ – The Independent

Posted November 28th, 2023 in duress, forced labour, guilty pleas, imprisonment, news, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘Survivors of modern slavery are being sent to prison for crimes they were forced to commit and not being identified for help, new research suggests.’

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The Independent, 28th November 2023

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‘Abhorrent’ bogus taxi driver admits to raping vulnerable women – The Independent

Posted November 21st, 2023 in guilty pleas, news, rape, taxis by sally

‘An “abhorrent” man who posed as a taxi driver to trick vulnerable women into his car has pleaded guilty to four counts of rape over three years.’

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The Independent, 12th November 2023

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Man jailed after Birmingham crash leaves boy with brain injury – BBC News

Posted November 14th, 2023 in criminal damage, dangerous driving, drug offences, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been jailed after he caused a crash that left a five-year-old boy with a brain injury.’

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BBC News, 13th November 2023

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Animal Rising activist given suspended sentence for Derby course invasion – The Guardian

‘Ben Newman, a member of the activist group Animal Rising who ran on to the course at Epsom shortly after the start of the Derby, was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, for contempt of court on Wednesday after he admitted breaching an injunction granted to the Jockey Club in May to prevent disruption at the Derby meeting.;

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The Guardian, 11th October 2023

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Former police constable admits to five sexual assaults on night out – The Independent

Posted September 26th, 2023 in assault, guilty pleas, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘A former police officer has admitted to multiple sexual assaults on a night out.’

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The Independent, 25th September 2023

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Private school fined £80,000 over classroom ceiling collapse – The Guardian

Posted August 31st, 2023 in fines, guilty pleas, health & safety, news, school children by tracey

‘A private school has been fined £80,000 after a classroom ceiling collapsed, injuring 15 children and their teacher.’

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The Guardian, 29th August 2023

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Pret A Manger fined £800,000 after employee’s ‘shocking’ ordeal trapped in walk-in freezer – The Independent

Posted August 31st, 2023 in fines, guilty pleas, health & safety, news by tracey

‘Pret A Manger has been fined £800,000 after one of its workers was left fearing for her life while stuck in one of its freezers.’

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The Independent , 30th August 2023

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Teenager kidnapped in Birmingham and robbed at gunpoint – BBC News

Posted August 24th, 2023 in firearms, guilty pleas, kidnapping, news, robbery, sentencing, threatening behaviour by sally

‘Four men have been jailed for kidnapping a teenager and threatening him with a shotgun and sword as they robbed him.’

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BBC News, 23rd August 2023

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Newport: Drugs gang jailed for exploiting vulnerable child – BBC News

‘The leader of drugs gang who recruited a vulnerable 15-year-old boy in a phone call from prison has been sentenced to nine years in jail.’

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BBC News, 21st August 2023

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Parents of baby killed by their husky in Lincolnshire given suspended sentences – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2023 in children, dogs, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘The parents of a three-month-old girl who was mauled to death by one of their husky dogs have been given suspended jail sentences.’

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The Guardian, 14th August 2023

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East Dulwich: Primary school teacher jailed for child abuse – BBC News

‘A former deputy head teacher at a school Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended has been jailed for child sexual abuse offences.’

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BBC News, 9th August 2023

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Aberdare’s Priory Hospital firms fined £400k after workers assaulted – BBC News

‘Companies running a mental health unit have been fined more than £400,000 after staff suffered bite attacks from inpatients.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2023

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Luton: Electric unicycle rider jailed over pensioner’s death – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in careless driving, guilty pleas, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who was riding an electric unicycle on a pavement when he hit an 88-year-old pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 24th July 2023

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Man who posed online as child model scout admits 88 sex offences – The Guardian

‘A man who posed online as a scout for child models has admitted 88 sex offences against victims as young as six.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2023

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Life sentence for killer of ‘frail’ grandfather – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2023 in diminished responsibility, elderly, guilty pleas, homicide, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who beat his “frail and vulnerable” grandfather to death months after he stabbed two strangers has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2023

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Judge jails barrister who tried to buy drugs from two men he represented – The Guardian

‘A barrister whose clients have included Nadine Dorries has been jailed for 14 months after trying to buy drugs from two men he represented over drug supply allegations.’

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The Guardian, 14th June 2023

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