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Woman ‘repeatedly raped and burned with cigarettes by ex’ waiting for justice two years on

As court backlog for rape and sexual offences hits record high, one woman shared her frustration at bringing her attacker to trial

The Independent UK

Court backlogs for rape and sexual offences hit record high with ‘devastating’ waits for justice

The stark figures coincide with the scathing Casey report into policing, which found officers had failed to protect women

The Independent UK

Sex assault survivors suffer ‘devastating’ crown courts backlog impact – report

Rape Crisis England & Wales says its report shines a light on the ‘disastrous impact’ of the backlog on victims.

The Independent UK

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Paul Vallas: From playing with ‘imaginary friends’ to tackling ‘big, nearly impossible tasks’

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates toward big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Farting barrister’ wins £135,000 at tribunal

A flatulent barrister who tried to sue the Crown Prosecution Service has won £135,000 after his request to work from home was denied. An employment tribunal was told that Tarique Mohammed’s farts were caused by medication and therefore asking him to stop breaking wind violated his dignity. The tribunal found…

The Week

‘Now is the time’ for new mayor, General Assembly to avoid $600M CPS deficit, Board of Ed says

Federal pandemic relief funding has papered over long-standing issues, but that money is set to run out in two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brislington murder trial: Chilling footage shows men walking through Sainsbury's with kitchen knives before fatal fight

Brikel Palaj and Radian Lika have been convicted of murdering Aranit Lleshi in May last year

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Crime bosses helped 'Premier League' cocaine kingpin and one of country's most wanted evade with dodgy passports

Anthony Beard, 61, and Christopher Zietek, 67, were caught providing fraudulently-obtained genuine passports (FOGs) to organised criminals in a covert sting.

Manchester Evening News

Passport gang who helped 'Premier League' cocaine kingpin evade capture

The gang's masterminds were found guilty for supplying fraudulent passports to the likes of "Premier League" Scouse cocaine kingpin Michael Moogan

Liverpool Echo

Wales smacking ban sees fewer than five people referred to CPS in first year

More than 50 people have also been referred to out-of-court parenting schemes set up to avoid prosecution

Wales Online

Head of Crown Prosecution Service Max Hill KC to step down later this year

His term in the top role began in 2018

Evening Standard

Max Hill KC to step down as head of Crown Prosecution Service

His term in the top role began in 2018.

The Independent UK

Chicago’s mayoral candidates both have deep ties to Chicago's schools — but starkly different visions for their future

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson wants voters to know about his time on the front lines of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s mayoral candidates have radically different approaches to fixing public schools. Here’s why.

Their backgrounds — Paul Vallas, a technocrat devoted to school choice, and Brandon Johnson, a teachers union organizer — help explain clashing views on school reform.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Guardian - UK

Tories pressured BBC over Johnson’s claim Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile

Party asked corporation not to say accusation was ‘false’ relating to time when Labour leader was DPP

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS’ ex-chief of staff gets probation for lying to feds about bribes from Roberto Caldero

Pedro Soto was facing up to six months in prison after pleading guilty. But a judge issues a lighter sentence of 18 months’ probation, citing his cooperation with the feds.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS students with disabilities abused by teacher at West Pullman school, lawsuit alleges

Parents say the Whistler elementary school teacher routinely “administered harmful, physical and violent corporal punishment,” including striking students with her hands and wooden rulers.

Nottingham Post

Prolific 'industrial' shoplifter targeted Nottingham John Lewis in 500K refund fraud spree

She deceived retailers into refunding her for items that she never actually purchased

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Wales Online

Prolific shoplifter Narinder Kaur made more than £500,000 returning stolen goods to stores

A court heard that Narinder Kaur operated 'on an industrial scale'

Daily Mirror

Prolific shop fraudster made over half a million swapping stolen items for cash in stores

The 53-year-old 'made it her full-time career' to pinch items from high street shops - including across the Midlands - before fraudulently claiming refunds she was not entitled to

Evening Standard

Case dropped against man accused of animal cruelty after 20 cats found dead in north London

David Avhanvhondo was arrested by undercover Met Police officers carrying out overnight patrols

The Independent UK

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met Police apology over lack of records

Christine Flack said she will not stop campaigning for a more comprehensive apology from the force for the way it dealt with her daughter.

The Guardian - UK

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met apology over handling of case

Christine Flack says she thinks her daughter would still be alive if police had not charged her with assault

The Independent UK

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met Police apology over daughter’s case: ‘It just seems wrong’

The TV presenter died in February 2020 after facing prosecution over an alleged assault

Chicago Tribune

‘Hoax threats,’ ‘swattings’ continue to rise, joining real threats as disturbing trend for Chicago-area students

CHICAGO — Bogus threats at schools in the Chicago area have left students and staff anxious and law enforcement on high alert, part of a troubling nationwide trend that began in September, experts say.

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