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Sex assault survivors suffer ‘devastating’ crown courts backlog impact – report

Rape Crisis England & Wales says its report shines a light on the ‘disastrous impact’ of the backlog on victims.

The Independent UK

Petition challenging the appointment of Chief Parliamentary Secretaries filed in Himachal Pradesh HC

SHIMLA: The appointment of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) made by the Congress government has been challenged in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh by the People for Responsible Governance that had already challenged the similar appointments made in 2016 by the Congress government.

The Times of India

Paul Vallas: From playing with ‘imaginary friends’ to tackling ‘big, nearly impossible tasks’

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates toward big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

Chicago Sun-Times

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‘Farting barrister’ wins £135,000 at tribunal

A flatulent barrister who tried to sue the Crown Prosecution Service has won £135,000 after his request to work from home was denied. An employment tribunal was told that Tarique Mohammed’s farts were caused by medication and therefore asking him to stop breaking wind violated his dignity. The tribunal found…

The Week

‘Now is the time’ for new mayor, General Assembly to avoid $600M CPS deficit, Board of Ed says

Federal pandemic relief funding has papered over long-standing issues, but that money is set to run out in two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brislington murder trial: Chilling footage shows men walking through Sainsbury's with kitchen knives before fatal fight

Brikel Palaj and Radian Lika have been convicted of murdering Aranit Lleshi in May last year

Bristol Post

Crime bosses helped 'Premier League' cocaine kingpin and one of country's most wanted evade with dodgy passports

Anthony Beard, 61, and Christopher Zietek, 67, were caught providing fraudulently-obtained genuine passports (FOGs) to organised criminals in a covert sting.

Manchester Evening News

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Passport gang who helped 'Premier League' cocaine kingpin evade capture

The gang's masterminds were found guilty for supplying fraudulent passports to the likes of "Premier League" Scouse cocaine kingpin Michael Moogan

Liverpool Echo

Wales smacking ban sees fewer than five people referred to CPS in first year

More than 50 people have also been referred to out-of-court parenting schemes set up to avoid prosecution

Wales Online

Head of Crown Prosecution Service Max Hill KC to step down later this year

His term in the top role began in 2018

Evening Standard

Max Hill KC to step down as head of Crown Prosecution Service

His term in the top role began in 2018.

The Independent UK

Chicago’s mayoral candidates both have deep ties to Chicago's schools — but starkly different visions for their future

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson wants voters to know about his time on the front lines of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s mayoral candidates have radically different approaches to fixing public schools. Here’s why.

Their backgrounds — Paul Vallas, a technocrat devoted to school choice, and Brandon Johnson, a teachers union organizer — help explain clashing views on school reform.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tories pressured BBC over Johnson’s claim Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile

Party asked corporation not to say accusation was ‘false’ relating to time when Labour leader was DPP

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Chicago Sun-Times

CPS’ ex-chief of staff gets probation for lying to feds about bribes from Roberto Caldero

Pedro Soto was facing up to six months in prison after pleading guilty. But a judge issues a lighter sentence of 18 months’ probation, citing his cooperation with the feds.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS students with disabilities abused by teacher at West Pullman school, lawsuit alleges

Parents say the Whistler elementary school teacher routinely “administered harmful, physical and violent corporal punishment,” including striking students with her hands and wooden rulers.

Nottingham Post

Prolific 'industrial' shoplifter targeted Nottingham John Lewis in 500K refund fraud spree

She deceived retailers into refunding her for items that she never actually purchased

Wales Online

Prolific shoplifter Narinder Kaur made more than £500,000 returning stolen goods to stores

A court heard that Narinder Kaur operated 'on an industrial scale'

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Daily Mirror

Prolific shop fraudster made over half a million swapping stolen items for cash in stores

The 53-year-old 'made it her full-time career' to pinch items from high street shops - including across the Midlands - before fraudulently claiming refunds she was not entitled to

Evening Standard

Case dropped against man accused of animal cruelty after 20 cats found dead in north London

David Avhanvhondo was arrested by undercover Met Police officers carrying out overnight patrols

The Independent UK

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met Police apology over lack of records

Christine Flack said she will not stop campaigning for a more comprehensive apology from the force for the way it dealt with her daughter.

The Guardian - UK

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met apology over handling of case

Christine Flack says she thinks her daughter would still be alive if police had not charged her with assault

The Independent UK

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met Police apology over daughter’s case: ‘It just seems wrong’

The TV presenter died in February 2020 after facing prosecution over an alleged assault

Chicago Tribune

‘Hoax threats,’ ‘swattings’ continue to rise, joining real threats as disturbing trend for Chicago-area students

CHICAGO — Bogus threats at schools in the Chicago area have left students and staff anxious and law enforcement on high alert, part of a troubling nationwide trend that began in September, experts say.

Evening Standard

Caroline Flack’s mum rejects Met Police apology over complaint handling

The Met last month said it was ‘sincerely sorry’ for failing to keep records detailing why it pressed for the Love Island host to be charged with assaulting her boyfriend

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