David Oluwale’s death in 1969 helped ‘reshape Leeds’ – BBC News

Posted April 18th, 2019 in grievous bodily harm, homicide, inquiries, news, perjury, police, racism by sally

‘A British Nigerian man who was “hounded to his death” by police in Leeds is being remembered in a series of events to mark 50 years since he died.’

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BBC News, 18th April 2019

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Child sex offenders ‘inadequately supervised’ at detention centre – The Guardian

‘child sex offenders being held at an immigration removal centre have been inadequately supervised, a watchdog has found.’

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The Guardian, 16th April 2019

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Jack Shepherd to spend extra six months in prison as judge tells him bid to evade justice was ‘cowardly’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 11th, 2019 in fugitive offenders, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘Jack Shepherd will spend an additional six months in jail for going on the run after a judge told him his decision to evade justice was “as cowardly as it was selfish”.’

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Daily Telegraph, 11th April 2019

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Doctor convicted of manslaughter over six-year-old’s sepsis death is cleared to practise again – Daily Telegraph

‘The parents whose six-year-old son died when “clear” signs of sepsis were missed have heavily criticised the medical establishment after the doctor responsible was cleared to practise again.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th April 2019

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Sally Challen at home after murder conviction quashed – BBC News

‘A woman who served nine years in jail for her husband’s murder before her conviction was quashed has been reunited with her sons.’

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BBC News, 7th April 2019

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‘Frail’ pensioner who beat wheelchair-bound husband to death with a pole cleared of murder – Daily Telegraph

‘A “frail” pensioner who beat her wheelchair-bound husband to death with a wooden pole after suffering decades of “hell” and abuse has been cleared of his murder.’

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Daily Telegraph, 1st April 2019

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Tavis Spencer-Aitkens: Three found guilty of stab murder – BBC News

Posted March 15th, 2019 in gangs, homicide, murder, news, reporting restrictions by sally

‘Two men and a teenager have been found guilty of murdering a 17-year-old boy.’

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BBC News, 14th March 2019

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Ava-May Littleboy: No police action over girl’s death on inflatable – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2019 in health & safety, homicide, negligence, news, prosecutions by tracey

‘Two people arrested after a three-year-old girl died after being thrown from an inflatable trampoline will face no further action, police have confirmed.’

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BBC News, 13th March 2019

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Shoreham Airshow pilot acquitted over crash deaths – BBC News

Posted March 8th, 2019 in aircraft, homicide, news by sally

‘Pilot Andrew Hill has been found not guilty of manslaughter over the Shoreham Airshow crash, in which 11 men died.’

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BBC News, 8th March 2019

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Sally Challen’s son launches public appeal for her murder charge to be downgraded – Daily Telegraph

‘The sons of a woman who killed her husband in a hammer attack have launched a public appeal for her murder charge to be downgraded and have accused the CPS of “discrimination against women”.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th March 2019

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Grenfell survivors’ anger as police say no charges until 2021 Grenfell survivors’ anger as police say no charges until 2021 – The Guardian

‘Survivors and the bereaved from the Grenfell Tower fire have expressed their “extreme frustration” at the pace of justice after Scotland Yard admitted no charges were likely for at least two years.’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2019

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Bestival death: Ceon Broughton jailed for manslaughter – BBC News

‘A man who gave his girlfriend drugs at a festival and filmed her as she died has been jailed for her manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2019

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Alfie Lamb: Car death accused mum guilty of cruelty – BBC News

Posted February 22nd, 2019 in child cruelty, homicide, news, perverting the course of justice, road traffic by tracey

‘The mother of a three-year-old boy allegedly crushed by a car seat has been found guilty of child cruelty.’

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BBC News, 21st February 2019

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Eloise Parry death: Diet pill dealer appealing against sentence – BBC News

Posted February 18th, 2019 in appeals, food, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man found guilty of manslaughter for selling toxic slimming pills that killed a student is set to appeal against his sentence.’

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BBC News, 16th February 2019

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Man convicted over death of 100-year-old woman in Derby – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2019 in homicide, news, robbery by sally

‘A man has been convicted over the death of a 100-year-old woman whose neck was broken in a street robbery in Derby.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2019

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Alfie Lamb death: Crush death accused ‘had fit of temper’ – BBC News

‘A three-year-old boy died after his mother’s boyfriend pushed his car seat back in a “fit of childish temper”, a court has heard.’

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BBC News, 12th February 2019

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Carol Boardman death driver jailed for 30 weeks – The Guardian

‘A driver who fatally ran over the mother of the Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman has been jailed for 30 weeks.’

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The Guardian, 31st January 2019

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Gosport hospital deaths: Evidence ‘strong enough to bring charges’ – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2019 in evidence, homicide, hospitals, murder, news by tracey

‘There is “strong” evidence to bring criminal charges after the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, the detective who led an investigation believes.’

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BBC News, 20th January 2019

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Mark Evans death: Angela Ayre found guilty of manslaughter – BBC News

Posted January 16th, 2019 in domestic violence, homicide, news by sally

‘A woman who stabbed her partner after he urinated in their conservatory has been found guilty of manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 15th January 2019

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Hillsborough disaster: David Duckenfield’s trial due to begin – BBC News

‘The manslaughter trial of the police officer in command during the Hillsborough disaster will begin later.’

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BBC News, 14th January 2018

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