Woman who texted friend ‘oopsie xx’ after trying to kill boss with a hammer jailed for 20 years – The Independent

‘An ambulance worker who texted her friend saying “oppsie xx!” after trying to kill her boss with a hammer has been jailed for 20 years.’

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The Independent, 30th October 2024

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Armed robber jailed for life for drug dealer death – BBC News

‘A 19-year-old robber has been jailed for life for the “torture” murder of a cannabis dealer for £30,000 of drugs in north London.’

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BBC News, 29th October 2024

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Ambulance worker jailed for hammer attack on boss in Greater Manchester – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2024 in attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘An ambulance worker who texted a friend saying “I’ve smashed her head in. Oppsie!” after attacking her boss with a hammer in a row over shift patterns has been jailed for 20 years.’

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The Guardian, 29th October 2024

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Drunk finance worker abused crew on flight from Mallorca after cocktail of champagne and red wine – The Independent

Posted October 29th, 2024 in airlines, alcohol abuse, assault, community service, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A finance worker who drunkenly abused fellow passengers and crew on board a flight from Mallorca to Gatwick airport has been sentenced to carry out community service, according to police.’

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The Independent, 28th October 2024

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Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court – The Guardian

Posted October 29th, 2024 in contempt of court, defamation, guilty pleas, injunctions, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months for contempt of court for repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction.’

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The Guardian, 28th October 2024

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Paedophile who made ‘chilling’ AI child abuse images jailed in landmark case – The Independent

‘A man has been jailed for 18 years after creating AI-generated images of child sexual abuse in an “utterly chilling” landmark case.’

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The Independent, 28th October 2024

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Cult members jailed for plot to kidnap coroner they accused of ‘necromancy’ – The Independent

‘Cult members who plotted to kidnap and falsely imprison a coroner they accused of “necromancy” have been jailed.’

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The Independent, 29th October 2024

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High Court issues jail sentences for pair who built access point onto A road – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 28th, 2024 in local government, news, planning, road safety, roads, sentencing, suspended sentences by tracey

‘A High Court judge has handed jail sentences to a man and a woman who built an access point onto an A road without planning permission.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th October 2024

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Police officer jailed for breaking wife’s back – BBC News

Posted October 28th, 2024 in domestic violence, grievous bodily harm, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing by tracey

‘A police officer who broke his wife’s back after kicking her down stairs has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.’

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BBC News, 25th October 2024

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Predator in ‘UK’s largest catfishing case’ drove 12-year-old girl to suicide – The Independent

‘A serial catfish abuser from Northern Ireland who caused one of his victims in the US to take her own life has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years.’

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The Independent, 26th October 2024

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Killer who fled to Pakistan after shooting jailed – BBC News

Posted October 25th, 2024 in bail, extradition, gangs, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A gang member who escaped to Pakistan has been jailed nine years after fatally shooting a man seven times.’

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BBC News, 24th October 2024

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Lucy Letby refused permission to appeal against attempted murder conviction – The Guardian

‘Lucy Letby has been refused permission to appeal against a conviction for attempting to murder a baby girl, as judges ruled she was able to have a fair trial.’

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The Guardian, 24th October 2024

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Far-right extremist jailed for terrorist offences – BBC News

Posted October 25th, 2024 in firearms, imprisonment, internet, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A far-right extremist has been jailed for 12 years after posting videos of an extreme right-wing nature on social media.’

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BBC News, 24th October 2024

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Man faces jail over AI-generated child abuse images – BBC News

‘A graphic design student used artificial intelligence to create child abuse images that he then sold to other paedophiles.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2024

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Crime boss jailed over gun cache plot from prison – BBC News

‘A senior figure in the Kinahan organised crime group has been jailed for six years after he orchestrated a gun cache plot from prison.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2024

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Ex-police officer jailed after cattle prod attack – BBC News

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in assault, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing by tracey

‘A former police officer who attacked her neighbours with knives, a coal shovel and a metal pole will be sent to prison.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2024

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Landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis – Ministry of Justice

‘Public safety will be at the heart of an independent review into sentencing, as the government pledges to end the crisis in our prisons.’

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Ministry of Justice, 21st October 2024

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Men used haulage firm to smuggle drugs into UK – BBC News

‘Two men have been jailed for their part in an organised crime group that used a Scunthorpe haulage firm as a front to smuggle more than £23m of drugs into the UK.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2024

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‘Vindictive’ daughter posted nude photos of father’s ex on escort website – The Independent

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in disclosure, families, imprisonment, news, photography, police, sentencing by tracey

‘A woman who posted sexual images of her father’s former lover on an escort site after holding a deep-seated grudge against her has been jailed for three years.’

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The Independent, 21st October 2024

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Fewer women may go to jail in England and Wales in sentencing review – The Guardian

‘Fewer women could be sent to jail under a review to be announced by ministers this week that is expected to cut sentences for thousands of criminals.’

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The Guardian, 20th October 2024

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