Little Master joins 'God' the father in Hall of Fame Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame, joining his father and Geelong premiership teammates Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright. AAP · Jun 9
The Peepshow by Kate Summerscale review – new perspectives on the Rillington Place murders The true crime author takes a novel approach to the retelling of the Christie murders, from the viewpoints of a star reporter, a crime novelist and a young sociologist. But the central mystery remains The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules to allow more housing As Americans struggle to find affordable housing, cities are realizing their own rules have made it too hard and expensive to build the homes they need. Now, some cities are trying to change that. WEKU · Feb 17, 2024
Three brothers go on trial accused of grooming underage girls in Barrow Five girls allegedly sexually exploited by Miah brothers – aged 37, 46 and 47 – between 1996 and 2010 The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Cook County has been giving felony records to people who should not have them For at least three years, a data error has caused chaos in the lives of people who were promised a clean record if they did probation. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023
Cook County bans reporters from bringing computers, phones into courthouse — for now The ban was ordered after a reporter took photographs with a cellphone while in a courtroom, a spokeswoman said. A meeting has been set for Friday with court officials “to discuss expectations going forward.” Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2023
Grieving son killed in 89mph car crash just hours after attending dad's funeral Dean Heaven had just attended the funeral and wake of his dad when he was killed in a crash after his cousin Michael Stock lost control of the car and smashed into a bus stop Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023
Sacked police sergeant who dated an armed robber becomes town mayor Jill Owens was expecting a child with her long distance partner when he was arrested for armed robbery and found to be part of a criminal gang. She is now mayor of Haverfordwest Wales Online · Mar 29, 2023
Violent bully held knife to partner's throat and strangled her Louie Wainwright, 24, of Newport, physically, emotionally, and verbally abused his girlfriend and left her fearing for her life Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023
Judge long involved in bail reform in Cook County appointed to oversee bond court Judge Mary Marubio was named the new presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023
Drug dealer caught selling cocaine on CCTV in Cardiff city centre Luis Thomas, 20, of Rumney, Cardiff, was found in possession of four wraps of cocaine and a lock knife Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Paedophile ex-special constable who sent explicit messages to girl while at work is going back to prison “It appears he still needs some degree of support in relation to his mental health and emotional well-being.” Manchester Evening News · Jan 11, 2023
Husband hears cheating wife with another man via baby monitor Angered by his wife’s actions he sped home to confront his wife and her lover, before threatening the unnamed man with a knife Wales Online · Dec 26, 2022
Husband caught wife cheating with colleague after hearing them through baby monitor The furious husband raced home and ended up threatening the man - a colleague of his - with a kitchen knife after hearing his wife's infidelity through the device Daily Mirror · Dec 25, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Oct 30, 2022 Knifeman, robber and masked thugs taken down by brave shop workers One thief complained a Spar manager ripped his shirt after he tried to steal staff wages
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022 Graduates of Restorative Justice Court program hope for a bright future “I just want you to know how proud we are of you. You returned to this community not as convicted felons but as contributing citizens,” Chief Judge Tim Evans told a group of young people who had nonviolent felonies expunged from their records after completing the program.
Manchester Evening News · Sep 22, 2022 Convicted armed robber caught with £500k cocaine cargo - after cops noticed his car had a light out Ashley Makin was jailed seven years ago for a terrifying McDonald's robbery
Liverpool Echo · Aug 27, 2022 Robber tells brave Spar manager 'you've ripped my shirt' as she wrestles him James Karl Dean was caught stealing staff wages from a Spar shop
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022 Cook County juvenile jail is locking kids, teens in their cells for most of the day, scathing review finds The retired child psychologist Chief Cook County Judge Timothy Evans named to head the committee that issued the report criticizes Evans for not moving swiftly to make changes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022 Chief judge, ACLU fire back at Lightfoot for suggesting judges should assume defendants are guilty Alexandra Block, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, said it’s “sad to see a highly-trained lawyer and former prosecutor so badly mangle the meaning of our Constitution.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022 Hold judge accountable if she ‘refused’ to cooperate in DUI investigation Naturally, we hold judges to a higher standard. We expect that they practice what they preach on the bench on their off hours.
Wales Online · Apr 15, 2022 Man sexually assaulted unconscious woman in hostel living room while she was drunk The woman assaulted by Andrew Price, 44, was unaware of the assault had taken place until staff showed her the CCTV footage