The Latest Breaking News from CPS

‘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 · Mar 23, 2023

‘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 · Mar 23, 2023

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

Bristol Post · Mar 22, 2023

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

His term in the top role began in 2018.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

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 · Mar 20, 2023

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 · Mar 17, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

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 · Mar 16, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023

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

Nottingham Post · Mar 16, 2023