Ex-film producer Harvey Weinstein facing UK indecent assault charges Legal experts believe extradition could be possible. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Harvey Weinstein to be charged with indecent assault in the UK FORMER Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is facing two criminal charges of indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996. The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022
Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein facing UK indecent assault charges The incidents allegedly occurred in 1996. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
High school grad forgoing scholarship money to continue training as a welder: ‘College isn’t for everyone’ CHICAGO -- Quintin Scott graduated Sunday from Chicago’s Crane Medical Prep High School with a head start to becoming a professional welder and a direct pipeline to Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Chicago Tribune · Jun 8, 2022
CPS sets aside $70M for long-sought Chinatown H.S., millions more for school playgrounds in new capital budget The funding was revealed Tuesday in the district’s proposed capital budget, which details construction and maintenance spending for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
Afternoon Edition: June 6, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2022
A few CPS schools are raising big money through fundraising. None are in the neediest neighborhoods. In 2019, just 13 schools in the entire district spent $300,000 or more in outside money raised from a variety of sources. All were in wealthier areas of the city. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2022
Lincoln Park H.S. student threatened to shoot a teacher, but CPS declined to press charges, police say CPS officials said an investigation determined there was “no safety threat” and police said the student was allowed to remain at the school. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022
Far South Side organizer appointed to Chicago school board Mayor Lori Lightfoot picked Joyce Chapman, who founded the Pullman Community Development Corporation and is the chair of the Far South Side Community Action Council, to fill a seat that had been empty for nearly a year. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022
Paul Vallas enters Chicago mayor’s race; former CPS head says Lightfoot ‘has proven incapable of dealing with these crises’ CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas is running for mayor, he announced Wednesday. Chicago Tribune · Jun 1, 2022
'Sexual predator', 37, with 'keen and clear interest' in child abuse is jailed 1,821 vile images were found on Steven Blake's camera and hard drive - he's been locked up for just under three years Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2022
Calling Chicago a ‘city in crisis,’ Vallas reprises campaign for mayor “I’ll tell you who my constituency is. It’s anyone who feels that the city is becoming increasingly unsafe and wants to ensure that, wherever you live, you’re safe and secure,” former CPS CEO Paul Vallas told the Sun-Times in announcing his second run for mayor. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022
Stockport man threatened to kill veteran MP in sick Facebook message Phillip Dowbekin, 36, walked free from court Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2022
Hollywood star Kevin Spacey to ‘voluntarily’ return to UK to face sex assault charges Spacey says he will travel to UK to defend himself against the accusations Evening Standard · May 31, 2022
The Independent UK · May 31, 2022 Kevin Spacey to ‘voluntarily appear’ in UK court over sexual assault charges Actor was reported to be facing extradition if he refused to show
Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022 Crisis talks as fatal dog attacks DOUBLE with victims including four kids aged under 3 Under-fire bosses at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs have called for round-table talks to discuss possible changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Police threatened with fines for unlawfully seizing rape victims’ personal information Intrusive requests are ‘traumatising’ victims and causing them to drop out of prosecutions, watchdog says
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022 UK investigators told to stop mass collection of personal data in rape cases Information commissioner says indiscriminate gathering of details is undermining trust in justice system
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022 UK seeking return of Kevin Spacey from US to face sexual assault charges Exclusive: Formal extradition is to be pursued if actor fails to come back to the country voluntarily
Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2022 Paul Vallas to run for mayor, sources say Sneed has learned the former CPS CEO — who has made previous unsuccessful bids for mayor and governor — plans to throw his hat in the ring next week.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2022 Afternoon Edition: May 27, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
Evening Standard · May 27, 2022 Tottenham fan fined for homophobic chanting towards Chelsea supporters Nigel Carrington was convicted of a hate crime for using discriminatory language at a Premier League match.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2022 CPS to tighten school security in wake of Texas school massacre, CEO says Before the Uvalde massacre, the CPS operational budget included money for improving school security, Martinez said. But after hearing the details of what went on in Texas, some principals are demanding an “even more aggressive” response.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Football supporter fined for homophobic chanting towards Chelsea fans Nigel Carrington was convicted of a hate crime for using discriminatory language at a Premier League match.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Graduate jailed for membership of banned terror group National Action David Musins admitted his involvement with the extreme right-wing organisation after it was proscribed by the Government in December 2016.