52 h. ago Middle school teacher accused of sexual relationship with student admits she stalked him, police say

The teacher admitted to driving by the student’s home in order to ‘catch a glimpse’ of them and that she began the relationship after the student confided in her about their mental health, according to an affidavit

Society

56 h. ago Man accused of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt says interest ‘only political’

Ex-councillor and professional sailor Edward Brandt is on trial at Southampton Crown Court.

Politics

3 d. ago Penny Mordaunt's 'creepy stalker' says he is 'harmless' and only wanted to 'congratulate' former Conservative MP

Edward Brandt is accused of stalking the Tory leadership candidate between 2023 and 2024, which left her fearing she would be a victim of 'sexual violence'.

Politics

7 d. ago Everything you need to know about fake Madeleine McCann's sidekick Karen Spragg

Karen Spragg, 61, was accused alongside of Julia Wandelt of stalking and harassing Madeleine McCann's parents, but was cleared of the allegations following a two-week trial

Politics

1 week ago 'Fake Maddie' jurors 'urged to acquit' Polish woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents

Polish woman, Julia Wandelt allegedly 'peddled the myth' that she was Madeleine McCann and is accused of stalking the missing youngster's family in a relentless and 'cruel' campaign

Events

1 week ago Woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘confused’, court told

Julia Wandelt’s barrister also argued that the 24-year-old was polite to Kate McCann during a visit to her home last year.

Events

1 week ago Cardiff woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents caused 'significant distress', court told

Karen Spragg is on trial at Leicester Crown Court facing one count of stalking alongside Julia Wandelt, who is accused of falsely claiming to be the missing girl

Events

1 week ago Cardiff woman 'tormented' Madeleine McCann’s parents in 'cruel' stalking campaign, court told

Karen Spragg is on trial at Leicester Crown Court facing one count of stalking alongside Julia Wandelt, who is accused of falsely claiming to be the missing girl

Events

1 week ago Penny Mordaunt plots comeback with warning against Trumpian policies for Britain

Penny Mordaunt speaks to The Independent about her new book – and her hopes of a return to Westminster

Events

2 w. ago Madeleine McCann 'stalker' breaks down in court as she accuses missing girl's mother Kate of 'hiding information from police'

Julia Wandelt, 24, was in tears while telling Leicester Crown Court, 'I didn't do anything wrong' as she was giving evidence.

Events

2 w. ago Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann tells jury ‘I do believe I’m her’

Julia Wandelt, 24, who is on trial accused of stalking, did not confirm whether she still believes Gerry McCann could be her father.

Politics

2 w. ago Madeleine McCann 'stalker' accuses Kate of 'hiding information' in police investigation

Julia Wandelt, 24, who has claimed to be Madeleine McCann, is accused of having sent emails, made phone calls, leaving voicemails and turning up to the McCanns' address

Events

2 w. ago Madeleine McCann 'stalker' accuses Kate of hiding information, court hears

Julia Wandelt, 24, who dabbed her face with a tissue at points during her evidence, broke down in tears while saying "I didn't do anything wrong" and told the court she should not be in the witness box.

Events

2 w. ago Alleged stalker accuses Kate McCann of ‘hiding’ information, court hears

Julia Wandelt, 24, denies stalking Kate and Gerry McCann while claiming to be their missing daughter Madeleine.

Events

2 w. ago Madeleine McCann 'stalker' still '50/50' on whether she is missing toddler

Julia Wandelt, 24, claimed to be the missing girl, who vanished on a family holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007. She is on trial accused of stalking the McCanns

Events

2 w. ago Madeleine McCann family 'stalker' is still '50/50' on whether she is missing toddler

Julia Wandelt, 24, has been accused of stalking the McCann family while allegedly pretending to be the missing girl - and the 24-year-old told a court she was still '50/50' on whether she is Madeleine

Events

2 w. ago Alleged stalker ‘is still 50/50 about whether she is Madeleine McCann’

Julia Wandelt, 24, is on trial accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents while claiming to be the missing girl.

Politics

2 w. ago Woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's parents 'fears for her safety' after jail incident

Julia Wandelt, 24, told a court "someone should finally investigate my claims properly".

Events

2 w. ago McCanns 'stalker' Julia Wandelt 'still questions her identity after claiming she was Maddie'

Leicester Crown Court heard that Julia Wandelt, who is accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's family, is still questioning her identity after claiming to be the missing girl

Events

3 w. ago Stalker who accused business owners of affairs, murder bids, slashing her tyres and poisoning her cat in 'unrelenting' years

Sam Wall, 55, made a series of fake claims about her 'totally innocent' victims, accusing them of having extra-marital affairs, trying to kill her, and even poisoning her cat.

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