Teenagers given life for drowning student – The Independent

Posted September 5th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Two teenagers who murdered a student by pushing him into a fast-flowing river were jailed for life yesterday.”

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The Independent, 5th September 2008

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Rhys case legal aid row resolved – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2008 in legal aid, legal representation, murder, news by sally

“The legal aid dispute which threatened to delay the start of the trial of a 17-year-old accused of murdering Rhys Jones in Liverpool has been settled.”

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BBC News, 4th September 2008

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Legal aid wrangle risks miscarriage of justice – The Times

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in legal representation, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“A teenager accused of the murder of Rhys Jones has been left without a QC with only a month to go before trial.”

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The Times, 2nd September 2008

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Schizophrenic guilty of murder – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2008 in mental health, murder, news by sally

“A paranoid schizophrenic has been found guilty of murdering a father-of-three who was stabbed more than 80 times.”

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BBC News, 1st September 2008

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Rhys Jones trial may be held up by legal pay row – The Times

Posted September 1st, 2008 in legal aid, murder, news by sally

“The trial of a teenager accused of murdering the Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones could be delayed after he was left without a senior barrister because of a government limit on legal aid.”

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The Times, 30th August 2008

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Jenkins murder claim is dismissed – BBC News

Posted August 26th, 2008 in identification, murder, news, police by sally

“Police have dismissed a claim by the former deputy head teacher Sion Jenkins that a ‘mystery man’ may have murdered his foster daughter Billie-Jo Jenkins.”

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BBC News, 26th August 2008

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Law student jailed for killing doctor who saved sister’s life – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 22nd, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A law student who stabbed to death a doctor who became a mother figure to him after saving his sister’s life has been jailed for life.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st August 2008

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Life sentence for son who killed wealthy father – The Independent

Posted August 21st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A ‘callous’ son who murdered his wealthy father before draining his bank accounts during a lavish spending spree was jailed for life today.”

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The Independent, 21st August 2008

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Walking stick death pair jailed – BBC News

Posted August 21st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A 46-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a grandfather by forcing a walking stick down his throat has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 21st August 2008

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Convicted rapist declared ‘safe’ months before he murdered teenager – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 14th, 2008 in dangerous offenders, murder, rape by sally

“A convicted rapist sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl only months after he had been downgraded to the lowest risk level by public protection officials, it has been disclosed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2008

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Convicted rapist declared ‘safe’ months before he murdered teenager

Posted August 13th, 2008 in dangerous offenders, murder, news, rape by sally

“A convicted rapist sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl only months after he had been downgraded to the lowest risk level by public protection officials, it has been disclosed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2008

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Parents to be charged with murder of seven-year-old girl – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2008 in child neglect, murder, news by sally

“The mother and stepfather of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death are to be charged with her murder, the Crown Prosecution Service announced today.”

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The Guardian, 13th August 2008

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Colin Stagg wins £706,000 payout over Rachel Nickell murder charge – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Colin Stagg, who was cleared 14 years ago of murdering Rachel Nickell, has been awarded £706,000 compensation, his solicitor said today.”

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The Guardian, 13th August 2008

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Regina v Bieber – Times Law Reports

Posted August 11th, 2008 in law reports, murder, sentencing by sally

Regina v Bieber

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“The imposition of a whole life sentence did not result in inhuman or degrading treatment, contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

The Times, 11th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Life term for ‘dirty look’ killer – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A 16-year-old youth has been given a life sentence for stabbing to death a schoolboy who gave him a ‘dirty look’.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2008

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Eddie Gilfoyle: judges’ error over suicide note gives husband hope of appeal – The Times

Posted August 4th, 2008 in appeals, evidence, murder, news, suicide by sally

“A glaring error by judges in the case of a man accused of killing his wife by faking her suicide is to be used in a fresh attempt to clear his name.”

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The Times, 4th August 2008

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UK police win extradition over Salford gangland hit – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2008 in conspiracy, extradition, gangs, murder, news by sally

“One of Britain’s most wanted men will be extradited to the UK this week after being arrested in Benidorm, southern Spain. Bobby Spiers will be interviewed by Manchester police in connection with a bungled underworld hit in a Salford pub that left two men dead.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2008

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Q&A: Barry George and compensation – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Speculation is mounting about how much compensation Barry George could receive if he decides to make a claim to the Miscarriages of Justice Support Service.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2008

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‘Publicity distorted’ Dando case – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in media, murder, news, retrials by sally

“The barrister for Barry George, cleared of killing presenter Jill Dando, has warned that huge publicity can distort investigations into high-profile cases.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2008

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Barry George: loner cleared of JIll Dando killing set for £1m award – The Times

Posted August 4th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Barry George is free to seek more than £1 million compensation as the victim of a miscarriage of justice after being cleared yesterday of the murder of the Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando. ”

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The Times, 2nd August 2008

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