Football clubs advised on best practice to tackle rising crowd disorder A white paper is expected to set out the independent regulator’s remit in the summer The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
Nottingham Forest fan jailed for Billy Sharp assault has shared 9/11 and Putin conspiracy Robert Biggs, of Ilkeston, was given a 24-week jail sentence and a 10-year ban from attending football matches after pleading guilty to assaulting the Sheffield United captain Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022
Cody Ackland jailed for life for murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, 18 Ackland, 24, who was a guitarist with local indie band Rakuda, was leading a double life and had a secret morbid fascination with serial killers, particular US murderer Ted Bundy Wales Online · May 19, 2022
Critics say YouTube's Dad Challenge Podcast has gone too far Host Joshua Barbour has been accused of harassing and bullying mommy influencers. "He's just festering hate," says one detractor. Input · May 19, 2022
Friday’s Chicago Teachers Union election is its most contentious in years. With 3 slates, ‘it’s anybody’s guess’ who will win There soon will be a new president of the Chicago Teachers Union — as three contenders battle for the chance to lead one of Chicago’s most influential unions through a new contract, the historic transition to an elected school board and the persistent COVID-19 pandemic. Chicago Tribune · May 19, 2022
As violence spikes, CPS taking need to provide activities for students ‘very seriously’ — and says teens shouldn’t get all the blame District education chief Bogdana Chkoumbova said it’s important kids feel welcome and safe in the city: “We definitely want to engage them because they’re looking for social opportunities after two very tough years.” Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022
Afternoon Edition: May 18, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022
Priti Patel may have to approve Channel boat crossing prosecutions because of obscure 1800s law Draft guidance for prosecutors says a secretary of state must ‘personally’ approve charges for intercepted migrants The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
Hundreds automatically enrolled in military-type education classes at CPS that were supposed to be voluntary, watchdog finds The enrollment reached 100% of freshmen at four Chicago Public Schools during the last two years, according to the report from the CPS inspector general. Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022
Victims waiting years for justice as system operates at ‘unacceptable levels’, watchdogs say Joint inspection says situation ‘cannot go on’ as too few crimes solved and backlogs continue The Independent UK · May 16, 2022
'Barbaric' duo beheaded tiny dog and impaled its head on door of family home in revenge attack Ashley Grundy and Steven Robinson killed the beloved family pet after Grundy fell out with his then partner Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2022
Man once given Met Police £4k pay off jailed for 14 years for mowing down ex-soldier Anop Singh, 31, had been drinking on the day he struck former Irish soldier John 'Frank' Heneghan, 72, while travelling between 47 and 76mph in a 30mph zone in Harringey, North London Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022
Police officer jailed for falsely claiming woman he was 'obsessed' with shot drug dealer Disgraced PC Abubakar Masum rang Crimestoppers and made a false report against Mia Pitman that resulted in armed police turning up to her workplace. Daily Record · May 14, 2022
Regent street hammer attacker jailed for 13 years after victims had fractured skulls One victim received plastic surgery to cover a deep scar following the attack Evening Standard · May 13, 2022
Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2022 Woman who organised rape and sexual abuse of little girl told men involved there were 'no boundaries' Images of the abuse were found on Vicki Bevan's phone, which she also shared with the two other men involved and posted them onto social media platform Kik Messenger
Liverpool Echo · May 13, 2022 Sick woman wanted to 'eat children' after sexually abusing them with two men Vicki Bevan, Paul Rafferty and Tony Hutton acted out their disgusting sexual fantasies on a little girl
Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2022 'We've been put through three years of hell - now the truth has finally come out', says cleared football agent and pal Ben Cowgill and James Featherstone were both cleared of assault almost three years after an incident in March 2019
Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022 CPS chief tests positive for COVID-19 “This is a good opportunity to remind our CPS staff and families to please get vaccinated and boosted,” CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said. “Because of the vaccine, I expect that I will be fine.”
Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022 San Jose suspects tried kidnapping baby 3 times before they succeeded, prosecutors say SAN JOSE, Calif. — Two people, including a family friend, accused of kidnapping a 3-month-old San Jose boy last month attempted to take the child at least three times, including one instance in which one suspect posed as a Child Protective Services worker, until they eventually succeeded in late April,…
Evening Standard · May 12, 2022 Scorned man jailed after he stabbed ex and told her ‘If I can’t have you no one can’ The victim sustained a 4cm deep stab wound to her torso which later had to be stapled
Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022 CTU election could shape schools, city for years to come CPS educators next week will choose between competing visions for the union: Should the group continue fighting for social issues inside and outside the classroom, or should it instead focus on classic teacher concerns like pay preparation time and pensions?
Chicago Tribune · May 11, 2022 Chicago Public Schools launches mental health and suicide prevention campaign: ‘COVID has only presented an additional challenge’ CHICAGO -- Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday announced the launch of a mental health and suicide prevention campaign that encourages students in seventh through 12th grade to take a pledge to stay alive and seek help if they need it.
The Guardian - US · May 10, 2022 Parents of six-year-old marathoner reveal child protective services visit The Kentucky parents who drew backlash for running a marathon with their six-year-old son said that child protective services made an unannounced visit
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022 Police spy who stole identity of dead baby was not prosecuted, inquiry hears CPS decided not to pursue case against undercover officer despite evidence he had broken the law
Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2022 Lady Gaga’s mental health initiative tapped to help CPS students amid crisis Chicago Public Schools teachers and counselors are launching the campaign for students in 7th-12th grade to help them identify any struggles and encourage them to seek assistance if they need it, officials announced Tuesday.