10 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, justice department and FBI review confirms

Memo says investigators didn’t find evidence to ‘predicate an investigations against uncharged third parties’A review of files held by the US government on the financier Jeffrey Epstein has said there is no secret client list to be released, and confirmed his August 2019 death by suicide while in federal custody, both of which contradict conspiracy theories.A memo said that a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) review of the files – which has for years been teased as a treasure trove of information about a larger network of wrongdoing – concluded that no further charges are expected, as investigators “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Protesters turn out as woman appears in court over alleged support for Hamas

Student Sarah Cotte, from Camden, north London, has denied two charges of expressing ‘an opinion or belief in support of a proscribed organisation’.

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7 d. ago Kenyan civilian dies after being shot at close range by police during protests

The Kenyan man who was shot at close range by a police officer during recent protests over a blogger’s death in custody has died

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7 d. ago Palestine Action protest at Woolwich crown court as activists appear in the dock

Eighteen Palestine Action activists are awaiting trial on burglary and criminal damage charges

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1 week ago Ottawa ‘urgently seeking more information’ about death of Canadian citizen in Ice custody

Johnny Noviello was detained by US immigration in Florida over a 2023 conviction and died while awaiting deportationAuthorities in Canada are seeking information about the death of a 49-year-old Canadian man who died while in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) custody in Florida this week.In a statement, Ice, part of the Department of Homeland Security, said Johnny Noviello, 49, died on 23 June after being found unresponsive at a federal detention center in Miami, where he was being detained “pending removal proceedings” from the US. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Canadian dies in ICE jail after being arrested for staying in country illegally

Johnny Noviello, 49, died on Monday afternoon while in custody in Miami, Florida. His cause of death is under investigation.

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1 week ago Family disputes official account of Nevada inmate's death, alleging excessive force and a cover

The family of a Nevada inmate who died in custody in December 2023 is disputing the official account of his death

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2 w. ago Jennifer Abbott: Woman arrested after filmmaker killed at home 'for diamond Rolex'

The Metropolitan Police said a woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Jennifer Abbott. She remains in police custody as inquiries continue

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2 w. ago Woman, 66, arrested over murder of film director, 69, found dead in her flat with diamond Rolex missing

Police arrested the 66-year-old on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of Jennifer Abbott. She has been remanded in custody. The director was stabbed to death in her council flat.

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2 w. ago Glasgow musician hails 'peaceful' Kneecap protest as rapper appears in court

Ruairi Brannigan showed support for Liam O'Hanna, who goes by the stage name Mo Chana, at London's Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Photos of protests following the death of a blogger while in police custody

A demonstration over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody turned violent Tuesday with police in riot gear facing protesters in downtown Nairobi, Kenya. Several demonstrators were injured and property destroyed.

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3 w. ago Kenyan police officer appears in court amid protests over death in custody

James Mukhwana prosecuted after death of Albert Ojwang, a teacher arrested after criticising police on social mediaA Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused rage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the country’s security forces.Constable James Mukhwana is the first police officer to be arrested over the death of Albert Ojwang, a secondary school teacher who was arrested on 6 June in Homa Bay county in western Kenya after criticising a senior police official on social media. After his arrest Ojwang was driven about 350km to Nairobi, where he died two days later. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Kenyan police officer appears in court amid rage over teacher’s death in custody

James Mukhwana prosecuted over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official onlineA Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused rage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the country’s security forces.Constable James Mukhwana is the first police officer to be arrested over the death of Albert Ojwang, a secondary school teacher who was arrested on 6 June in Homa Bay county in western Kenya after criticising a senior police official on social media. After his arrest Ojwang was driven about 200 miles (350km) to Nairobi, where he died two days later. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Kenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody

James Mukhwana detained over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official onlineA Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused outrage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the country’s security forces.Constable James Mukhwana is the first police officer to be arrested over the death of Albert Ojwang, a secondary school teacher who was arrested on 6 June in Homa Bay county, western Kenya, after criticising a senior police official on social media. After his arrest, Ojwang was driven about 200 miles (350km) to Nairobi, where he died two days later. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Kenyan police officer arrested amid protests over death in custody

Albert Ojwang’s death renews focus on long-standing allegations of police brutality in east African countryA Kenyan police officer has been arrested in connection with a death in custody, the latest development in a case that has sparked widespread anger and protests in the capital.Albert Ojwang, 31, died in police custody last weekend after he was arrested over his criticism of a senior officer online. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Manchester murder probe as teenage boy 'stabbed to death outside pub'

Police are urging eyewitnesses to come forward after a teenager was allegedly stabbed to death in Manchester. Three suspects are currently in custody following the attack

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