No prosecution of ex-police officers behind early Stephen Lawrence murder probe Mr Lawrence was murdered by a gang of five or six racist attackers in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Retired Stephen Lawrence cops accused of misconduct 'won't face criminal charges' The retired Met Police detectives probed over their alleged mishandling of the Stephen Lawrence murder at the beginning of the investigation will not face any charges, the CPS is to announce Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
Detectives accused of bungling first Stephen Lawrence inquiry will not face charges Exclusive: Lady Lawrence calls decision a ‘disgrace’ after announcement despite errors made by senior detectives leading to suspects remaining free The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Officer in charge of Manchester Arena attack response could face criminal charges Ch Insp Dale Sexton was cleared of wrongdoing in March but after a review of the evidence the Crown Prosecution Service has been asked to investigate The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Brandon Johnson replaces most of Chicago Board of Education The new board will have a different feel than in past years when consultants, lawyers and bankers filled many of the seven seats. Only one of Johnson’s appointees is a lawyer, and she runs a legal aid organization. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023
Manchester Arena attack police chief could face criminal charges over inquiry evidence Former chief Inspector Dale Sexton previously claimed he was too busy to ring other emergency services during the attack The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
File passed to CPS over officer’s evidence following Manchester Arena attack Chief Inspector Dale Sexton was deemed not to have breached professional behaviour or committed a crime earlier this year. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Former senior GMP officer could face criminal charges after Manchester Arena inquiry evidence Dale Sexton played a key command role on the night - the police watchdog will now submit evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023
Man who pretended to be Greggs bakery swindled councils out of nearly £200,000 Rais Kayani pleaded guilty previously to a single count of entering into a money laundering arrangement Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023
Fraudster got £35,000 from council by pretending to run a Greggs They accepted thousands in covid grants despite not running a legitimate business Liverpool Echo · Jul 4, 2023
Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times Sharlene Bosita’s offending was discovered by chance by colleagues. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect Duwayne Brooks was there when five or six people attacked and killed Lawrence in south-east London in April 1993. The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Duwayne Brooks says police 'sabotaged' probe into 'sixth man' in Stephen Lawrence murder Stephen's pal Duwayne insists he could have identified Matthew White – but accuses police of now putting the man in ID parade Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023
What we know about Operation Aloft after significant step taken Merseyside Police's investigation into corruption and building contracts is heavily linked to the city council Liverpool Echo · Jul 1, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023 CPS says it fixed every lead paint hazard it found this year, but work at some schools hasn’t been completed, records show Chicago Public Schools records also show long delays at some schools between when lead paint hazards were identified and removed.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023 Migrant crisis reverses decade-long enrollment decline at CPS, top mayoral aide says To ensure better educational outcomes for the new arrivals, the Johnson administration plans to open an “enrollment center” at Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School in time for the first day of school on Aug. 21.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023 Charges against asylum seeker who went on hunger strike dropped The refugee family arrived in Greater Manchester last year
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Former Met Police officer jailed for raping woman Ireland Murdock was sentenced to four years in prison for raping a woman in 2021, the CPS said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023 CPS unveils new process for schools to drop racist namesakes Chicago Public Schools officials have been working on an updated naming policy for more than two years after a Chicago Sun-Times investigation found 30 schools were named for slaveholders.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023 Mayor Johnson faces first school board pick as its president, Miguel del Valle, announces exit Del Valle led the school board through multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and protests surrounding the school district’s renewal of its police contract.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Dozens of women accused of illegal abortions face police investigations Women who have abortions after legal cut-off are ‘always in desperately vulnerable situations and are victims not criminals,’ prominent doctor warns
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023 Ex-CPS chief Nazir Afzal condemns delay over Stephen Lawrence case investigation The original investigation into the Black teenager’s 1993 murder was hampered by racism and alleged corruption
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023 Chicago’s air quality on Tuesday was the world’s worst Conditions were expected to improve as winds push the mass south overnight into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Those with respiratory issues were warned to stay indoors or wear masks.
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023 Police who tasered man with dementia, 93, who later died could be charged They also used pepper spray on the man
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 Keir Starmer failed to consult watchdog about new role after leaving CPS Exclusive: Labour leader did not contact Acoba about taking up role at top firm in 2014, it has emerged