Tag: Criminal justice system
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Stabbing Famous Author
In a shocking incident that took place in 2022, a man named Hadi Matar attacked renowned author Salman Rushdie with a knife, leaving him blind in one eye. The attack occurred in front of...
Releasing High-Risk Offenders: Bonilla-Herrera Inquest Analysis
So, Juliana Bonilla-Herrera met a tragic end in her own home back in 2022. This Colombian woman was brutally murdered by Joseph James Brider, a convicted rapist. What's even more shocking is that Brider...
Support Needed for Parents of Repeat Youth Offenders
Jen and Kate, two mothers in Victoria, are facing a nightmare that no parent should ever have to endure. Their teenage sons have been caught up in a cycle of crime that seems never-ending....
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Police Officer Lyn Fleming Murder
A tragic event unfolded in the courtroom as the man accused of the murder of Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming made his plea. The 32-year-old defendant, whose identity remains protected under name suppression, appeared...
Perth Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Pregnant Lover
A tragic and heart-wrenching case unfolded in Perth as a man was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his pregnant lover. Janet Dweh, a 36-year-old woman just weeks away from...
Closing Legal Loophole Allowing Downgrade of Murder Charges
In a groundbreaking move, South Australia is set to close a legal loophole that has allowed alleged murderers to evade murder charges by claiming self-defence while under the influence of self-induced intoxication. The catalyst...
David Bagley loses Court of Appeal bid for early prison release
David Bagley's Bid for Early Prison Release Denied by Court of AppealDavid Rata Bagley, a man with 163 convictions, has recently been denied an early release from prison, following a bid to reduce his...