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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 · Jun 17, 2022

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 · Jun 17, 2022

‘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 · Jun 16, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

'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"

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2022

Kevin Spacey due in UK court charged with sexually assaulting men

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

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

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 Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 15, 2022