3 h. ago Government says Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought 'biological materials'

Attorneys argued over whether a Harvard University researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought “biological materials” into the U.S. Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist conducting cancer research for Harvard Medical School, appeared in Massachusetts federal court Wednesday for a probable cause hearing, where government and defense attorneys argued over whether she brought “biological materials” into the U.S. She was returning from a vacation from France in February when she was...

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13 h. ago Man 'tortured to death' in his own home had wrists bound with 'extra strength' duct tape bought from B&Q, court hears

The blood-stained silver tape was wound 'multiple times' around the wrists of Thomas Campbell, 38, who was found wearing only socks in the hallway of his home in July 2022.

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14 h. ago Social worker told toddler was asleep on visit in weeks before death, court hears

A trial at Mold Crown Court has heard Ethan suffered ‘catastrophic head injuries’.

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14 h. ago DNA profile from victim’s skirt linked to suspect in trial for 1967 Bristol murder, court hears

Forensic scientist says ‘strong evidence’ links Ryland Headley, 92, with murder and rape of Louisa DunneA forensic scientist was able to produce a full DNA profile for the suspected murderer of a woman who died in 1967 after examining her skirt and hair that had been kept in police storage for almost 60 years, a jury has been told.Andrew Parry told the court there was “strong scientific evidence” to link the skirt Louisa Dunne was wearing when she was found and hair police took from her body with 92-year-old Ryland Headley, who is on trial for her rape and murder. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Cop, 26, playing for the combined British Police rugby team raped a university student in his hotel room after meeting her in a nightclub, court hears

A police officer playing for the combined forces British Police rugby team raped a university student in his hotel room after meeting in a nightclub, a court heard today.

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15 h. ago Kneecap's Mo Chara receives rockstar reception outside court as he faces terrorism charge

Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court to face terrorism charges

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16 h. ago Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah.

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17 h. ago Beauty therapist, 35, dodges jail after attacking FIVE police officers, treating them like 'punch bags' and spitting at them, court hears

Lucy Theunissen, 35, treated police officers like 'punch bags' in a shocking sustained attack after she caused a blazing row at a Chinese takeaway in Basingstoke, Hants last year

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18 h. ago Youth accused of killing Leo Ross told his trial will not take place next week

Coventry Crown Court heard the 15-year-old, who cannot be named, is now likely to face a jury in February next year.

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19 h. ago Emily Willis' mum in court today as she fights for 'permanently disabled' adult star

EXCLUSIVE: Emily Willis' mum will attend a hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday as she fights for her 'permanently disabled' daughter following a crash in her health at a rehab centre

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28 h. ago Woman, 21, who tried to smuggle drugs into prison inside a crisp packet for a stranger is jailed

Rahima Begom, 21, used a packet of the popular crisp to conceal the drugs and tobacco which she passed to HMP Wayland prisoner Kieron Nickels, Norwich Crown Court heard.

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30 h. ago Married deputy headteacher, 51, befriended schoolgirl and had sex with her before being caught because she told a pal, court hears

John Harvey, 51, who was an assistant head teacher at Penryn College, is said to have formed a relationship with the girl while she was still a student.

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31 h. ago 'Terrifying' incident on North Sea rig saw workers lowered into a flooded lift shaft

Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited pleaded guilty to safety failings at a hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on June 12, and were issued with a £300,000 fine, the HSE said

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32 h. ago New York mayoral candidate Brad Lander released after arrest sparks outcry – US politics live

New York politicians condemn arrest as ‘fascism’ and ‘political intimidation’New York’s Brad Lander arrested at immigration court hearingA memorial outside the Minnesota house chambers displays a photo of Melissa and Mark Hortman behind a table where people are dropping off flowers, notes, a hard hat, a plaid shirt. Signs in front of it read “in honor of our beloved Melissa”. On her desk, a photo and a bouquet of roses.On Monday afternoon, the skies darkened, spilling sheets of rain across the Minneapolis suburbs Melissa Hortman represented. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Murdered man found stripped naked at home and bound by the ankles, court hears

The brutal attack on Mr Campbell was the result of a "very careful planning by a team of highly organised criminals", the prosecution said.

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33 h. ago Man who was 'tortured to death' in his own home was discovered naked in his hallway with ankles bound with duct tape, court hears

Thomas Campbell, 38, was discovered by shocked neighbours the morning after he was subjected to a harrowing and violent assault in Mossley, Tameside.

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33 h. ago Husband who stabbed wife to death in the street as she pushed their baby in a pram told doctor 'he felt like he would kill her' more than a year before attack, court hears

Kulsuma Akter, 27, was killed by her husband Habibur Masum, 26, after he confronted her in the street while she was pushing their seven-month-old son in a pram on April 6 last year.

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34 h. ago Murdered Thomas Campbell found stripped naked at home with ankles bound, court hears

Thomas Campbell, 38, was allegedly murdered at his Greater Manchester home in July 2022 where his body was found 'bound at the ankles and naked accept for a pair of socks'

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35 h. ago Man who stabbed wife to death in front of baby told doctor he ‘felt he would kill her’ a year before the tragedy, court hears

Kulsuma Akter, 27, was killed by her husband Habibur Masum, 26, after he confronted her in the street while she was pushing their seven-month-old son in a pram on April 6 last year

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36 h. ago New York City comptroller Brad Lander arrested at immigration court hearing

Mayoral candidate was detained by Ice as he escorted an immigrant out of court, says his wifeNew York City’s comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander has been arrested by masked federal agents while visiting an immigration court and accompanying a person out of a courtroom.Lander’s campaign spokesperson confirmed to Fox5NY that Lander was indeed arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) at immigration court. Continue reading...

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