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Andrew Malkinson: DNA evidence of another man ‘found three years after rape conviction’

Andrew Malkinson, who wrongfully spent 17 years in prison for a rape, had his conviction quashed last month

Evening Standard

Andrew Malkinson: Police and prosecutors ‘had DNA evidence 16 years’ before man cleared of rape

Miscarriage of justice victim Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, had his conviction quashed last month

The Independent UK

Andrew Malkinson: Police and prosecutors had vital DNA evidence in 2007 – report

Miscarriage of justice victim Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, had his conviction quashed last month.

The Independent UK

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Rape, DNA and injustice: a timeline of the Andrew Malkinson case

After spending 17 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, the 57-year-old’s conviction was finally overturned last month

The Guardian - UK

Police and CPS had key DNA evidence 16 years before Andrew Malkinson cleared of rape

Exclusive: No action taken despite 2007 discovery of searchable male DNA profile on rape victim’s top that did not match Malkinson’s

The Guardian - UK

Madagascar president’s chief of staff arrested in London and charged with UK bribery offence

Romy Andrianarisoa accused of seeking bribe from UK gemstone miner

Evening Standard

Migrant children welcomed at CPS back-to-school bash

Dozens of migrant children were bused from nearby shelters for the event in Rogers Park, where they picked up school supplies and met faculty and other school families.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Former student police officer jailed for sex offences against 13-year-old girl

Haider Siddique had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child.

The Independent UK

Ladbrokes owner sets aside £585m to settle HMRC bribery inquiry

Entain says it is close to ‘drawing a line’ under scandal at Turkish-facing online betting firm it owned

The Guardian - UK

UK’s ‘broken’ energy system revealed as firms set to make £1.7bn in profit from customers

Campaigners attack ‘murky depths’ of market – as suppliers set to increase profits while families struggle

The Independent UK

Energy price cap ‘costing consumers money and driving inflation’

The Centre for Policy Studies think tank said Oftem’s cap has gone ‘far beyond’ its original purpose of providing protection for customers.

The Independent UK

What is tragedy chanting? Football banning orders handed to fans reach record levels

In April alone, the Metropolitan Police applied for 79 football banning orders

Evening Standard

English and Welsh football fans could be banned for mocking disasters

Offensive chants about tragedies such as Hillsborough can be public order offences under new guidance

The Guardian - UK

Offensive football fans warned they face match bans for abuse about tragedies

Updated Crown Prosecution Service guidance is to tackle tragedy-related abuse when fans sing, chant or gesture offensive messages about disasters

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Evening Standard

May trial set for Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary accused of terror offences

The 56-year-old from east London has been charged with directing a terrorist organisation

The Guardian - UK

HS2 Euston tunnellers given suspended sentences after retrial

Six activists who occupied tunnel network near London station either pleaded guilty or were found guilty

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools facing bus driver shortage just weeks before classes resume

The school district is prioritizing rides for students with special needs or who are homeless. Students in magnet or selective-enrollment programs will get free CTA rides.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools’ aggressive tactics for removing principals under the microscope

Nine principals have been removed pending discipline or investigations into “serious misconduct” in recent years. Of those, six are Black men.

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Amid driver shortage, CPS to prioritize bus service for students with disabilities and homeless students

General education students in magnet or selective programs will not have bus transportation on the first day of school Aug. 21. The school district is offering these students free Ventra cards.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago public schools help students build mental health coping skills

Support groups and counseling help students overcome social and emotional struggles after COVID-19.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Brandon Johnson: Parents and students should make their voices heard this year

The former Chicago Public Schools teacher welcomes families back to school and discusses what this season means to him as mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Despite Lori Lightfoot’s promise her Board of Ed wouldn’t be ‘a rubber stamp,’ it seldom crossed her

All but 24 of 2,048 votes by school board members the former mayor appointed were unanimously approved — a 99% passage rate with 98% unanimity, the Sun-Times found.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tips for parents navigating Chicago Public Schools special education services

Some school districts may not know these rights. Here’s a guide of some basic local, state and federal laws to help parents.

Evening Standard

CPS boss admits number of rape charges overstated

Figures have included offenders initially charged with rape but only convicted of sexual assault

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s Urban Prep school for boys wins right to remain open this fall

Urban Prep Academies, the once-lauded charter school that caters to Black male students, got the go-ahead to continue operating its two campuses for the upcoming school year after a judge rejected Chicago Public Schools’ plans for a takeover.

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