Fraud ringleader jailed over ‘boiler room’ scam – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2018 in conspiracy, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

‘A “boiler room” fraud ringleader has been sentenced to a total of 13 years in jail after being found guilty of conspiring with five others to con 170 investors out of £2.8m.’

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BBC News, 14th September 2018

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Man who strangled his mother to death when she told him to move out is jailed for life – The Independent

Posted September 13th, 2018 in families, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who strangled his mother to death after she told him to move out of the family home has been jailed for life.’

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The Independent, 12th September 2018

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Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker – Ministry of Justice

‘New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018).’

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Ministry of Justice, 13th September 2018

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Man who strangled woman during sex given 29-year jail term -The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2018 in murder, news, recidivists, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who strangled a woman during sex and left pornography near her body had 171 previous convictions, a court has been told before he was jailed for a minimum of 29 years.’

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The Guardian, 12th September 2018

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Scratched burglar jailed after being caught by nail clipping DNA – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2018 in burglary, DNA, evidence, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A violent burglar who tried to destroy DNA evidence by clipping his victim’s fingernails has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2018

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Man jailed for life for strangling colleague he became obsessed with – The Guardian

Posted September 12th, 2018 in murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man has been jailed for life for strangling a colleague after becoming obsessed by the notion she was having a secret relationship with another worker.’

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The Guardian, 11th September 2018

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Mother jailed for abducting daughters to USA – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2018 in child abduction, extradition, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A British mother has admitted abducting her two children and moving to Alaska to live with her new partner without their father’s permission.’

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BBC News, 10th September 2018

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Pair who tortured and murdered 74-year-old shopkeeper jailed for life – The Independent

Posted September 11th, 2018 in joint enterprise, kidnapping, murder, news, sentencing, torture by tracey

‘Two “cowardly, cruel and callous” men have been jailed for life for torturing and killing an elderly jeweller in a botched £300,000 robbery.’

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The Independent, 11th September 2018

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Government plans to jail Britons entering ‘designated areas’ abroad for 10 years under new terror laws – The Independent

Posted September 7th, 2018 in bills, internet, news, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘A new law that could see people imprisoned for up to 10 years if they enter “designated areas” abroad is being proposed by the government. Without announcing the plan, it has introduced a completely new clause to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill, which MPs and peers have already expressed human rights concerns about.’

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The Independent, 6th September 2018

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Grenfell Tower: Man jailed for stealing £50,000-worth of emergency relief – The Independent

Posted September 7th, 2018 in fire, fraud, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A cleaner who stole £53,000-worth of emergency relief intended for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 6th September 2018

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Three people jailed for converting and selling pistols and ammo – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 6th, 2018 in conspiracy, firearms, press releases, sentencing by tracey

‘Three people who were found guilty for their part in the illegal conversion of blank firing pistols and cartridges have today (5 September) been jailed for a total of 52 years.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 5th September 2018

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Be lenient to parents who abuse their own children if they also care for them, judges told – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 6th, 2018 in carers, child abuse, families, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Parents who abuse their own children should be given leniency if they also care for the child, the Sentencing Council has said. Judges should consider not sending parents to prison if they are the “sole or primary carer” for their children because of the impact this could have on the victim, new guidelines say.’

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Daily Telegraph, 6th september 2018

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Seven jailed for life over fatal stabbing of teenager in Manchester – The Guardian

‘Five men and two teenage boys have been jailed for life with a minimum tariff of 14 to 19 years after a teenager was stabbed to death in Manchester’s Moss Side.’

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The Guardian, 4th September 2018

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Loughborough ‘sexsomniac’ jailed for raping woman – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2018 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A man who claimed he had sex with a woman while he was asleep has been jailed for five years for rape.’

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BBC News, 31st August 2018

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Cyprus-based drug dealer who got mum to run business jailed – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2018 in conspiracy, drug trafficking, gangs, news, sentencing by sally

‘A Cyprus-based dealer who got his mother to run a £300,000 drug ring from the UK has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2018

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Southampton ‘paedophile hunter’ jailed for false claim – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2018 in costs, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

‘A self-styled “paedophile hunter” has been jailed after admitting falsely accusing a man of grooming teenagers.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2018

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Court of Appeal: Judge wrong to jail unrepresented woman for contempt – Litigation Futures

Posted August 31st, 2018 in contempt of court, legal representation, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A judge was wrong to jail an unrepresented woman for contempt of court without giving her more time to find a lawyer, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 30th August 2018

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Drink-driver caught doing over 140mph on M69 in Leicestershire – BBC News

Posted August 31st, 2018 in drunk in charge, fines, news, road traffic offences, sentencing by tracey

‘A man has been banned from driving for 24 months after being caught speeding at more than 140mph while over the drink-drive limit.’

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BBC News, 30th August 2018

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Man jailed for stabbing Muslim surgeon who treated Manchester attack victims – The Independent

Posted August 31st, 2018 in guilty pleas, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, wounding by tracey

‘A man who stabbed a Muslim surgeon who treated victims of the Manchester terror attack has been jailed. Ian Rooke attacked Dr Nasser Kurdy as he made his way towards Altrincham Islamic Centre for afternoon prayers in September. The 29-year-old, of no fixed address, was jailed for five years and four months at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a weapon.’

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The Independent, 31st August 2018

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Coventry child rapist jailed for 20 years – BBC News

Posted August 29th, 2018 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A child rapist who carried out a string of “horrendous” sex attacks has been jailed for 20 years.’

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BBC News, 28th August 2018

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