Ian Brady to face mental health tribunal in public – The Independent

Posted March 12th, 2012 in mental health, murder, news, tribunals by sally

“Moors Murderer Ian Brady’s mental health tribunal will be held in public this summer, a judge has ruled. It is only the second time such a hearing has been open to scrutiny in this way.”

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The Independent, 10th March 2012

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Judge to rule on assisted suicide case – The Guardian

Posted March 12th, 2012 in assisted suicide, disabled persons, euthanasia, murder, news by sally

“A high court judge is to rule on whether a case brought by a man with ‘locked-in syndrome’ who wants his ‘suffering to end’ should be allowed to proceed.”

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The Guardian, 12th March 2012

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Scrap metal row murder pair jailed – The Independent

Posted March 9th, 2012 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

” Two men were jailed for life today for killing an unemployed plumber who was beaten to death after cashing in stolen scrap metal for £105.”

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The Independent, 9th March 2012

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Kevin Nunes killing: Five cleared at appeal court – BBC News

Posted March 9th, 2012 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“Five men jailed for a gangland murder have been cleared on appeal. Kevin Nunes, 20, a drug dealer, was seized at gunpoint and shot dead in Staffordshire in September 2002. The Crown Prosecution Service said it did ‘not seek to uphold the convictions’ of the men nor press for a retrial.”

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BBC News, 8th March 2012

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Failing admitted over Zuzanna Zommer sex murder – BBC News

Posted March 6th, 2012 in murder, news, police, recidivists, reports by sally

“A serious case review into the murder of a Polish teenager in Leeds by a violent sex offender says police and public protection agencies failed to act effectively.”

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BBC News, 6th March 2012

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Witchcraft murder couple jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted March 5th, 2012 in child abuse, murder, news, sentencing, torture, witchcraft by sally

“A couple have been jailed for life for torturing and drowning a teenage boy they accused of being a witch.”

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The Guardian, 5th March 2012

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Killers of West End bouncer Bogdan Paduret jailed for life – BBC News

Posted March 5th, 2012 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Four men have been jailed for life for murdering a bouncer who was shot after refusing to allow a group into a club.”

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BBC News, 2nd March 2012

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Witchcraft trial: couple found guilty of boy’s murder in London – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2012 in assault, children, murder, news, witchcraft by sally

“A man and woman who tortured and killed a 15-year-old boy because they believed he was a witch have been found guilty of murder.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2012

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Three people jailed over Gagandip Singh revenge death – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2012 in grievous bodily harm, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Three people have been jailed over the death of a TV executive who was beaten and left to die in a burning car.”

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BBC News, 29th February 2012

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Nikitta Grender: Carl Whant guilty of murdering pregnant teenager – BBC News

“A former nightclub bouncer has been convicted of murdering a heavily pregnant teenager two weeks before she was due to give birth.”

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BBC News, 22nd February 2012

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Gang members get life terms for East Dulwich bus murder – BBC News

Posted February 16th, 2012 in gangs, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Three gang members have been given life terms for murdering a teenager who was stabbed 24 times in south-east London.”

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BBC News, 16th February 2012

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Sylvester Akapalara murder: Man jailed for 30 years – BBC News

Posted February 16th, 2012 in attempted murder, attempts, firearms, gangs, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A gang member who killed a promising young athlete in south-east London has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years.”

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BBC News, 16th February 2012

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Drug mule jailed for double murder – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2012 in drug offences, gangs, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A former cage fighter has been jailed for life for killing two gangland enforcers linked to an IRA drugs ring.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2012

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Stephen Lawrence: papers passed to CPS about potential perjury allegations – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2012 in Crown Prosecution Service, evidence, inquiries, murder, news, perjury, police, racism, witnesses by sally

“Detectives and prosecutors are examining whether certain witnesses at the Stephen Lawrence murder trial may have perjured themselves while giving evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2012

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Levi Bellfield loses bid to challenge Milly Dowler conviction – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2012 in appeals, kidnapping, murder, news by sally

“The former bouncer Levi Bellfield has lost a bid to challenge his conviction for the kidnap and murder of Milly Dowler.”

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The Guardian, 8th February 2012

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Levi Bellfield seeks leave to appeal against Milly Dowler murder conviction – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2012 in appeals, kidnapping, murder, news by sally

“Levi Bellfield is due to seek permission to appeal against his conviction for the kidnap and murder of Milly Dowler.”

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The Guardian, 8th February 2012

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Facebook stalker jailed for woman’s murder – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2012 in harassment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who stalked his ex-girlfriend on Facebook before luring her to his flat and stabbing her to death was today jailed for a minimum of 21 years.”

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The Independent, 6th February 2012

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Man jailed for 94-year-old woman’s murder at Bradford care home – BBC News

Posted February 6th, 2012 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who sexually assaulted and murdered a 94-year-old woman after breaking into a Bradford care home has been jailed for a minimum of 24 years.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2012

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Douglas Binet jailed for murdering and dismembering man – BBC News

Posted February 3rd, 2012 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A drug dealer has been jailed for life for murdering a father whose severed arms were found in a lake in Essex.”

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BBC News, 2nd February 2012

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Sentences of Dobson and Norris not to be referred to Court of Appeal – Attorney General’s Office

Posted February 1st, 2012 in appeals, murder, news, racism, sentencing by sally

“After careful review, the Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP, has decided not to refer the sentences of Gary Dobson and David Norris to the Court of Appeal as possibly unduly lenient.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 1st February 2012

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