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Man who straw-purchased gun used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison

CHICAGO — An Indiana man who admitted to straw-purchasing the handgun later used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French and critically wound her partner during a traffic stop last year was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 14, 2022

Newcastle podcaster examining Epstein, the royals, 'deadcatting' and Thai prison escapes

Spice, rumour, media manipulation and 'deadcatting'.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2022

Prosecutor in Lamar Johnson case defends his actions

The former prosecutor who sent Lamar Johnson to prison nearly 28 years ago defended his actions Wednesday, including his use of testimony from a jailhouse snitch

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

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Emmerdale fans spot major problem with Cain's prison time after Kyle's outburst

Fans think it's only a matter of time until Kyle exposes his killer secret

Leeds Live · Dec 14, 2022

Man admits kidnapping and strangling mum with baby in car

Nathaniel Corkish faces a lengthy prison sentence when he returns to court in March 2023

Liverpool Echo · Dec 14, 2022

State witness Jonathan Dowdall tells Regency trial he's 'not a rat' and doesn't care if he gets killed

Dowdall was giving evidence on what is the second day of him being cross-examined by Hutch’s legal counsel and the 32nd day of the Special Criminal Court trial of Gerry Hutch for the murder of David Byrne in Dublin’s Regency Hotel on February 5, 2016

Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Istanbul mayor sentenced to prison for insulting public officials

Court also imposes political ban on Ekrem Imamoglu, seen as a potential opponent of President Erdogan in 2023 elections.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022

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Sexual predator jailed for murdering Zara Aleena days after prison release - OLD

Jordan McSweeney targeted at least five women before he turned his attention to 35-year-old Ms Aleena.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

U.S. Air Force veteran freed in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap

Suedi Murekezi was arrested after being wrongly accused of participating in pro-Ukrainian protests.

Axios · Dec 14, 2022

Greek MEP at centre of Qatar corruption inquiry has hearing postponed

Eva Kaili awaits bail decision as lawyer says prison strike stopped her attending court

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Brittney Griner is ‘heartbroken’ Paul Whelan wasn’t included in prisoner swap and plans to contact his family

WNBA star ‘upbeat, thankful and hopeful’ after being freed in a prison swap for notorious arms dealer

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Turkish court gives Istanbul mayor prison term, politics ban

A Turkish court has sentenced the mayor of Istanbul to two years and seven months in prison on charges of insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Moment killer Jordan McSweeney stalks women through streets before murdering Zara Aleena

Jordan McSweeney was captured prowling the streets as he followed women down alleyways and into shops in the hours before his sickening attack and murder of Zara Aleena

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

The Young Iranians Facing Death Penalty over Protests

A doctor, rap artists and a footballer are among around two dozen Iranians who risk being hanged as Tehran uses capital punishment as an intimidation tactic to quell protests, rights groups say. The executions in the past week of Mohsen Shekari and Majidreza Rahnavard, both 23 and the first people…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022

Turkish Court Orders Jail, Political Ban for Erdogan Rival

A Turkish court sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to jail on Wednesday and imposed a political ban on the opposition politician who is seen as a strong potential challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan in elections next year. Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison along with…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

Natalie McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry is to appeal against her conviction and sentencing for stealing thousands of pounds from two political organisations.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Sexual predator jailed for murdering Zara Aleena days after prison release

Jordan McSweeney was caught on CCTV following two other women before he targeted the 35-year-old walking home.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Zara Aleena murder: Jordan McSweeney jailed for at least 38 years

McSweeney pleaded guilty to murder and sexual assault of law graduate in Ilford, east London

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The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Zara Aleena: Sexual predator who murdered law graduate jailed after refusing to attend court

Ms Aleena’s family said the law graduate loved to walk everywhere

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Predator jailed for killing Zara Aleena in 9-minute frenzy after dragging her off street

Jordan McSweeney left Ms Aleena, who was walking home, for dead after dragging her onto a driveway and brutally attacking and sexually assaulting her with "a savagery that is almost impossible to believe", the Old Bailey heard

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Ex-MP McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

She is currently serving a two-year jail term after being found guilty in May.

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Death penalty branded ‘immoral’ as 17 criminals are spared executions by state

Oregon Governor Kate Brown used her executive powers to change the sentences to life in prison without a chance of parole. The Democrat politician has a history of releasing convicts

Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2022

Number of journalists in prison globally reaches record high: RSF

Reporters Without Borders has cited Iran's crackdown on protests for pushing the number of journalists in prison to a record high of 533.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022

Turkish court sentences Erdogan rival to jail with political ban

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Revealed: MEP in prisoner resolution row made undeclared Bahrain visit

European parliament due to vote on Thursday on resolution calling for release of Bahraini activist

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