Man convicted of stalking Labour MP Michael Amesbury Stephen Cowell, 56, stalked the MP for Weaver Vale, Cheshire, on four occasions between June and August 2022, the CPS said. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Chicago Public Schools hosts first back-to-school bash on the South Side: PHOTOS In the first of 13 planned celebrations, CPS provided music, food, games, school supplies, and more for students and their families in Davis Square Park on the South Side. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023
Carla Foster: Women’s rights groups call for reform of ‘outdated’ abortion laws Campaigners have claimed it was ‘never in the public interest’ to prosecute Carla Foster. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Unfinished business – cleared Ryan Giggs ‘hoping to revive career in football’ Giggs left the Wales job in the run-up to last year’s World Cup while facing trial. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Cleared Ryan Giggs hoping to revive career in football – source Giggs was formally found not guilty of domestic violence charges after his ex-girlfriend refused to give evidence in a re-trial. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Ryan Giggs hoping to ‘rebuild life’ after domestic abuse charges are dropped Lawyers said there was no longer any realistic prospect of conviction. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Giggs hoping to ‘rebuild life’ after domestic abuse charges dropped The domestic violence case against him collapsed after his ex-girlfriend said she did not want the ordeal of a retrial, the court heard. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
High school classrooms are transformed into ‘welcome center’ for migrant families in West Town, Humboldt Park A new pilot program from Chicago Public Schools will provide additional support to newly arrived immigrant families while enrolling their children in classes. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023
Tory MP has not been in Parliament for a year since being arrested A TORY MP who was arrested for sexual offences and indecent assault has not attended the House of Commons for more than a year. The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023
Row over Himachal CM Sukhu’s remarks on Indian Air Force NEW DELHI: A tweet by Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu about the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s rescue operation in the state during the existing inclement weather conditions has triggered a controversy. The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023
Lori Lightfoot, Jim Gardiner accused of ethics violations that could trigger fines As the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ-FM Radio reported, the Lightfoot reelection campaign sent more than 9,900 emails to CPS and City Colleges staff over a period of months. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023
‘Predatory paedophile’ kickboxing coach jailed for four more years David Prosser sexual abused children from his club. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Former verger jailed for historic sexual assaults on teenage boys The two victims in question came forward in 2019 and 2020 respectively. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Man who raped schoolgirl as she walked home from bus stop jailed for life Nash’s victim has been left ‘traumatised’ by the attack, police said. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023 Ex-Met Police sergeant nicknamed ‘Sheriff of Soho’ faces jail for taking luxury bribes Partridge was nicknamed the ‘Sheriff of Soho’ as he took bribes, including from Cirque le Soir boss Ryan Bishti
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Rape survivors still hesitate to report crimes to police, say charities Report claims improvements have been made in response to rape across ‘every stage of the criminal justice system’
Chronicle Live · Jul 9, 2023 Initiative which has helped North East rape victims to be used across England and Wales A new approach to dealing with rape and other serious sexual offences will now be implemented
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023 Government too quick to claim tangible changes for rape survivors, say charities The Home Office said a report shows improvements have been made in response to rape across ‘every stage of the criminal justice system’.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023 Campaigners say ministers ‘too quick’ to celebrate increased rape convictions Justice secretary cites ‘significant progress’, but campaigners point out that vast majority of rape survivors still do not report to police
Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023 Family of woman murdered by partner with broom handle describe 'living hell' Carl Silcox, 45, was jailed for life for the murder Adell Cowan, 43, who was found dead on a bed at his home in Caerphilly
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023 Johnson unveils ‘blueprint to transform’ Chicago, revealing ‘how we will govern’ The mayor called the 223-page document the “foundation for how we will lead our city well into the future.” It’s loaded with ambitious, politically explosive ideas.
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023 Stephen Lawrence’s mother in ‘immense distress’ over decision not to charge ex-officers The CPS has said four former Met officers will not face charges of misconduct in public office
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Doreen Lawrence in ‘immense distress’ over decision not to charge ex-officers She said she had been left ‘bitterly disappointed’ by the fact four former Met officers will not face charges of misconduct in public office
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023 Detectives involved in Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry won’t face criminal charges Stephen Lawrence was the victim of a racist murder in April 1993 and the Met Police botched the initial investigation
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Stephen Lawrence’s mother says decision not to charge police over murder inquiry ‘disgraceful’ ‘The decision has caused me immense distress and little thought has been given to me as a mother who has lost her son,’ says campaigner