9 h. ago Armed police who shot synagogue terror victims, killing one and injuring another, could face criminal charges

Armed police may face criminal charges after two innocent bystanders were shot in Thursday's synagogue attack. The family of Adrian Daulby, who was fatally shot, described him as a hero.

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11 h. ago Prince Harry, Jay Z and Usher: all of the celebrities pictured partying with Diddy over the years

It used to be a badge of honour to attend one of P Diddy’s famous parties. Now that the rap mogul is facing sentencing for criminal charges related to prostitution, it’s quite the opposite

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29 h. ago Diddy is a convicted felon — but is there anything else he can be tried for?

With the mogul having now been convicted on prostitution charges,The Independent spoke to several attorneys about what, if anything, Combs can be tried for – and whether the charges could be federal or state, criminal or civil.

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42 h. ago Fan, 65, banned from new Everton stadium for 'trying to nick row of seats' from Goodison

Stephen Allinson was charged with attempted theft and criminal damage following the incident at Goodison Park when the Toffees hosted Ipswich Town

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3 d. ago Trump pressure tactics in Comey case ‘chilling’ – but they could backfire, experts say

Former prosecutors condemn ‘takeover of the DoJ’ but say chance of success could be tainted by president’s commentsDonald Trump’s public and private push to have ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on criminal charges is a strong sign of the US slipping into authoritarianism, but it could also taint the case’s chances of success because it is evidence of a selective and biased political prosecution, ex-prosecutors and scholars say.Trump’s retribution drive against an old foe he blames for legal and political problems notched a big win when Comey was indicted last week on two criminal counts in Virginia. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Carla Bruni parties like she hasn't got a care in the world at Paris fashion show just days after Nicolas Sarkozy gets five

The former First Lady was photographed smiling and chatting with guests at the Saint Laurent event while her husband, 70, prepares to appeal against his conviction.

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3 d. ago Rape charges against influencer Andrew Tate dropped; claims he's 'the most' mistreated man

Andrew Tate has been accused of rape and sexual and physical assaults by three women in their late twenties and early thirties - but the CPS said today that the evidence did not meet the threshold to bring criminal charges

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4 d. ago Three inmates killed themselves at Pentonville prison where jail staff on 24

Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor placed HMP Pentonville in London under special measures in July due to a series of 'comprehensive failures'.

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4 d. ago Andrew Tate will not face criminal charges over sex abuse allegations made by four women suing him

Andrew Tate will face no criminal charges over allegations made by four women who are suing him in a High Court civil case.

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4 d. ago Chinese 'Bitcoin queen' admits laundering cryptocurrency from £5billion investment fraud with the help of her takeaway worker assistant

Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, admitted charges of possessing and transferring criminal property on the first day of her trial at Southwark Crown Court.

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4 d. ago Andrew Tate to face no criminal charges over abuse claims made in UK civil case

Four women are suing influencer at high court but CPS rules legal test for criminal prosecution not metAndrew Tate will face no criminal charges over allegations made by four women who are suing him in a civil case at the high court in London.The women accuse the self-proclaimed misogynist influencer of sexual violence, including grabbing one by the throat on several occasions in 2015, whipping her with a belt and pointing a gun at her face. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago No criminal charges over civil claims made by four women against Andrew Tate

Tate’s barristers told an earlier court hearing that there was ‘total denial of wrongdoing’

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4 d. ago Scots jail bosses wash pants sent to cons to fight prison drugs trade

In a bid to stop drug smuggling, it has been revealed that prison staff have been washing all pants sent to inmates.

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7 d. ago Trump says he expects charges for other adversaries after Comey indictment

President says ‘I think there’ll be others’ as justice department condemned for enacting retribution campaign Donald Trump said on Friday that he expected more people whom he considers his political enemies to face criminal charges, a day after the justice department indicted former FBI director James Comey and faced a torrent of criticism for enacting the president’s campaign of retribution.“It’s not a list, but I think there’ll be others,” Trump said as he departed the White House to travel to the Ryder Cup golf tournament. “I mean, they’re corrupt. They were corrupt radical left Democrats.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Prison staff 'could face criminal charges for accessing Nottingham stabbings case files'

Prison staff could be facing criminal charges after they allegedly illegally accessed records involving the Nottingham Killings in 2023 that struck two teenagers.

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7 d. ago The Latest: Former FBI Director Comey indicted on charges of making a false statement, obstruction

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute him and other perceived political enemies

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8 d. ago US justice department hits former FBI chief James Comey with criminal charges

Trump’s political opponent accused of obstructing a Congressional investigation and making a false statement

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8 d. ago At Trump’s behest, DOJ is pushing federal prosecutors across the country to charge George Soros: report

US attorneys are directed to open criminal investigations into billionaire philanthropist’s Open Society Foundations

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8 d. ago Federal prosecutors reportedly gave US attorney memo suggesting not to file charges against James Comey – US politics live

Prosecutors in eastern district of Virginia detailed to Lindsey Halligan why not to file criminal charges against former FBI director, ABC news saysDozens of House Democrats have signed a letter to Donald Trump and secretary of state Marco Rubio, urging the administration to recognize Palestinian statehood.The letter, led by California Democrat Ro Khanna, has 46 signatures, and lawmakers will send it to the US president on Friday, according to plans first provided to the Guardian. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Former French president found guilty but acquitted of some charges in criminal case linked to Gaddafi regime – Europe live

Sarkozy innocent of passive corruption and illegal campaign financing but guilty of criminal conspiracy in case tied to favours for late Libyan dicatorHere is a bit more on that from Reuters:Sarkozy, who has always denied the charges, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he was France’s interior minister, to obtain campaign financing in exchange for supporting the then-isolated Libyan government on the international stage. Continue reading...

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