Lucy Letby’s lawyers are seeking to launch a fresh appeal over her convictions after claiming the prosecution’s lead witness was “not reliable”. The serial killer nurse’s barrister, Mark McDonald, said he would immediately seek permission from the Court of Appeal to take the “exceptional, but necessary, decision” to apply to reopen her case. Speaking at … Read more
Three people are dead and at least six others injured after a youth opened fire with a handgun at a private Christian school in Wisconsin a week before the Christmas break, authorities said. Officers found the juvenile shooter, believed to be a student, already deceased on Monday. Police did not fire their weapons at the … Read more
A killer with a skull face tattoo has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in an 11-hour two-state spree of violence that killed one and injured several others. Christopher McDonnell, 32, pleaded guilty but mentally ill in October to 23 felonies, including murder, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, other weapon charges, and … Read more
Two of Britain’s top former police officers have joined the Parole Board after a series of scandals over the release from prison of dangerous criminals. The two detectives – with combined experience of more than 60 years in policing – have been appointed to the board as part of efforts to inject a more critical, … Read more
Teenagers who murdered two innocent boys in a case of mistaken identity during a revenge attack have apologised for their crimes, a court heard. Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were stabbed to death after being chased by a gang of armed teenagers in Bristol on January 27 this year. The four – Riley … Read more
Steve Bruce took a step away from the dugout earlier this season following the news – Getty Images/Andrew Kearns A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Steve Bruce’s four-month-old grandson. Police confirmed a female in her 40s had been detained on suspicion of child neglect before being released on bail pending … Read more
A £20,000 reward has been offered for information about a fatal shooting in Hertfordshire, as the victim’s father described him as “family orientated” and “loved”. Mustapha Jatta, 30, died from serious injuries after police were called to reports of a shooting in Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, shortly after 12.30am on September 17. Fifteen minutes later, … Read more
Multiple injuries have been reported on Monday in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin, police said. The shooting occurred at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, the state capital, police said. “This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” Madison police said in a statement. “More information will be released as it is available. … Read more
A shooter opened fire at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin Monday morning, leaving ‘multiple’ people injured. The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. at Abundant Life Christian School, which teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It’s not immediately clear how many people were injured. The shooter’s relationship to the school is not yet known. … Read more
Witnesses have distanced themselves from Paula Vennells, the former Post Office chief executive, because of her media portrayal, the inquiry into the Horizon scandal has been told. More than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted in the Horizon scandal after faulty Fujitsu software incorrectly recorded shortfalls in their accounts. Hundreds are still awaiting compensation despite the … Read more