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The Latest Breaking News from CPS

Afternoon Edition: June 22, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school — for now

Pedro Martinez, the school system’s chief executive, made the surprise announcement at Wednesday’s school board meeting at which members were expected to debate and vote on the plan.

Chicago Sun-Times

Does Chicago’s Near South Side need a new $120 million high school?

With Chicago Public Schools enrollment falling, the Chicago Board of Education is about to take up plans to build a new high school near Chinatown.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Parents, educators at George Washington High School call on CPS to do something after ceiling caves

A large metal beam collapsed, striking a staff member.

Chicago Sun-Times

Organised crime gang dealt up to £5m worth of drugs and bought firearms

The south Wales based drugs enterprise, led by Kuldip Singh Dhillon, of Cardiff, and his lieutenant Jay Abdul, of Barry, were discovered by the infiltration of their Encrochat devices

Wales Online

Man left woman needing urgent help during Manchester United match after hurling flare he bought off Amazon into crowd

'His reckless actions caused a fan to suffer smoke inhalation'

Manchester Evening News

Give alternatives to cops in schools a chance to take root and flourish

School calls to police are down, and more schools are trying restorative practices and mental health support to resolve conflicts and curb misbehavior without relying on police.

Chicago Sun-Times

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'I was raped multiple times in my sleep by my abusive husband but no charges were brought'

Woman, 38, baffled by decision not to charge man she says abused her and her children

Manchester Evening News

Serving GMP special constable assaulted boy, 7, after being sprayed during water fight

Andrew Parkinson, 55, picked the boy up by his neck and chest after he was "accidentally" sprayed during a water fight

Manchester Evening News

Met Police officer admits driving after sinking at least seven pints of cider at Romford pub

A Metropolitan Police officer who got behind the wheel of his car after sinking at least seven pints of cider was cleared of drink driving after a key witness was omitted from the criminal case against him.

Evening Standard

‘Lack of progress’ on rape condemned as government ‘shamefully silent’ on minority victims

Justice secretary Dominic Raab said rape convictions are up two thirds in last year but campaigners and survivors say it’s ‘nowhere near’ targets

The Independent UK

‘Neighbour from hell’ sprayed man’s BMW car with bleach water

Carey Styles, 42, has been handed a restraining order and fined after a “campaign of harassment” against their neighbour.

Daily Record

New government pilot aims to boost support for victims of rape in court

An online victim survey for people who have experienced sexual violence has also been launched

The Independent UK

Specialist rape court in London aims to improve conviction rates

New courts are being set up to improve upon the current two per cent conviction rate

Evening Standard

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Leeds Live

Leeds to have specialist rape court to tackle backlog and delays

The city was one of three chosen for the pilot scheme

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey free to return to US after court appearance in London

A court heard that the Oscar-winning actor strenuously denies charges that he sexually assaulted three men.

Chicago Sun-Times

As cops leave the Chicago Public Schools, a new model of resolving conflicts takes shape

“What is notable is the mindset shift,” says Jadine Chou, the school system’s safety and security chief. “We are seeing schools wanting to support our young people more than ever.”

The Independent UK

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey arrives at London court to face sex attack charges

The 62-year-old, wearing a pale blue suit, dark spotted tie and white shirt, smiled as he entered the building.

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Liverpool Echo

'Neighbour from hell' sprayed man's car with bleach water

Carey Styles, 42, of Widnes, has been handed a restraining order and fined after a "campaign of harassment"

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey due in UK court charged with sexually assaulting men

The Hollywood star is expected to attend Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reopen parts of shuttered schools to revive neighborhoods on South, West sides, mayoral aide suggests

Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox’s said re-purposing parts of closed schools — such as the kitchen or gym — would help a community without “having to marshal all of the resources that it takes to renovate an entire school.”

Chicago Tribune

FDA panel recommends COVID vaccines for little kids, but questions remain about where they’ll be available

CHICAGO — Mary MacMillan is eager to get her 2-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19, once vaccines are authorized for young kids. But she has a lot of questions about how to get the shots.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle is one of three locations chosen to be specialist rape court

The pilot scheme will be rolled out in Newcastle, Leeds, and Snaresbrook Crown Courts, which will each have a dedicated courtroom for dealing with rape cases

Evening Standard

Carl Woods: ‘Threatening behaviour’ charge against Katie Price’s fiance dropped due to lack of evidence

The reality TV star, 33, was alleged to have attempted to force open a door to a property while the former glamour model was inside

The Independent UK

Charge against Katie Price’s fiance Carl Woods dropped due to lack of evidence

The reality TV star, 33, was alleged to have attempted to force open a door to a property while the former glamour model Ms Price was inside.

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