Four men convicted in relation to plot to murder servicemen – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 24th, 2016 in armed forces, conspiracy, firearms, murder, news, terrorism by sally

‘Two men have been convicted of planning to commit a terrorism inspired murder or murders on the streets of London following a trial at the Old Bailey which concluded today. Two others have been convicted of firearms offences connected with the same incident.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd March 2016

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Becky Parker murder: Matthew Smith jailed for life – BBC News

Posted March 22nd, 2016 in murder, news, pregnancy, sentencing by sally

‘The ex-boyfriend of a pregnant mother-of-two has been jailed for life for her murder.’

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BBC News, 22nd March 2016

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Husband jailed for ‘brutal’ murder of concert pianist wife Natalia Strelchenko – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 22nd, 2016 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘John Martin killed talented musician Natalia Strelchenko on their two year wedding anniversary.’

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Daily Telegraph, 21st March 2016

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Man jailed for deliberately dousing wife in white spirt and setting her on fire after argument – The Independent

Posted March 22nd, 2016 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been jailed after being convicted of deliberately setting his wife on fire, killing her.’

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The Independent, 21st March 2016

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How did one man’s claims spark a major child abuse inquiry? – BBC News

Posted March 22nd, 2016 in child abuse, conspiracy, inquiries, murder, news, police by sally

‘The claims were horrifying. Politicians, generals and spies had tortured and sexually abused children in apartments, hotels, and army bases. Three boys had been murdered.’

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BBC News, 21st March 2016

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Last living suspect in VIP paedophile ring inquiry will not face charges – The Guardian

Posted March 21st, 2016 in child abuse, complaints, inquiries, murder, news, parliament, police by sally

‘The last living suspect at the centre of a police investigation into an alleged VIP paedophile ring that was accused of killing three children has been told he will face no charges. Harvey Proctor, the former Conservative MP, was given the news on Monday afternoon following a conversation between his solicitors and a senior Met officer.’

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The Guardian, 21st March 2016

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Rapist Luke Grender locked up as ‘lenient’ sentence reviewed – BBC News

‘A teenager rapist has had his suspended sentence replaced by a three-year term in a young offenders institution after the case was referred back to the Court of Appeal.’

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BBC News, 15th March 2016

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Becky Watts: judge rejects killers’ appeals against convictions – The Guardian

‘The couple found guilty of killing the Bristol teenager Becky Watts have lost the first stage of their appeals against their convictions and sentences.’

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The Guardian, 15th March 2016

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Serial killer Joanne Dennehy demands compensation for solitary confinement – Daily Telegraph

‘Lawyers are using the European Convention on Human Rights in support of the triple murderer.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016

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Parents of murdered schoolboy receive pay-out from blundering police force – Daily Telegraph

‘Surrey Police issue unreserved apology and pay substantial damages after admitting failings in the case of Breck Bednar, the 14-year-old schoolboy who was groomed online and then murdered by sadistic killer Lewis Daynes.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016

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Carer Claire Darbyshire jailed for life for killing ill father – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2016 in carers, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A carer found guilty of murdering her MS-suffering father has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of four years.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2016

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John ‘Goldfinger’ Palmer murder: Essex Police officers disciplined – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2016 in disciplinary procedures, murder, news, police by sally

‘Two police officers who were first on the scene when a notorious criminal was killed have been disciplined for failing to spot he had been shot.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2016

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Woman who bullied husband is jailed for life after murdering him – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2016 in bullying, domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A “bullying and violent” woman has been jailed for life for the murder of her husband two months after they got married in Las Vegas.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

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Sharon Edwards: Violent wife murdered lawyer husband – BBC News

Posted March 8th, 2016 in domestic violence, murder, news by sally

‘A woman who regularly beat her newly-wed husband has been convicted of his murder by stabbing him through the heart.’

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BBC News, 8th March 2016

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Joint enterprise: First murder case defendants walk free after landmark ruling – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 8th, 2016 in appeals, codefendants, joint enterprise, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men acquitted after judge decides pair have no case to answer following ruling that courts have been wrongly interpreting law for 30 years’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th March 2016

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Rotherham pair who kicked Muslim grandfather to death while calling him a ‘groomer’ jailed for 46 years – The Independent

Posted March 1st, 2016 in homicide, murder, news, racism, sentencing by sally

‘Two men convicted of kicking a 81-year-old grandfather to death in a racially motivated and “unprovoked” attack have been jailed for 46 years.’

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The Independent, 29th February 2016

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Carer found guilty of murdering her multiple sclerosis-suffering father – The Guardian

‘A carer who claimed she suffocated her father because of his “intolerable” multiple sclerosis has been found guilty of murder.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2016

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Violent murderer entitled to compensation for human rights breach, judge finds – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 25th, 2016 in compensation, delay, human rights, murder, news, prisons, violence by sally

‘The High Court has ruled that Anwar Hussain was a victim of a ‘systematic failure’ after his Parole Board hearing was delayed.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2016

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Wrong turnings and joint enterprise – the new law restates the old – Park Square Barristers

Posted February 24th, 2016 in joint enterprise, murder, news by sally

‘Abdul Iqbal QC looks at the judgment delivered today in two important appeals relating to principal and secondary liability joint enterprise criminal law.’

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Park Square Barristers, 19th February 2016

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Man guilty of Georgina Edmonds murder after fresh DNA clues – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2016 in DNA, forensic science, murder, news by sally

‘A man has been found guilty of beating a pensioner to death with a marble rolling pin, four years after being cleared of the same crime.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2016

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