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EastEnders reveals Joel sentencing outcome as Vicki makes big decision

EastEnders reveals Joel sentencing outcome as Vicki makes big decision

Published by Daniella Wilson

This article includes discussion of abuse, sexual harassment and assault that some readers may find distressing. EastEnders has revealed the outcome of abusive teen Joel Marshall’s (Max Murray) sentencing, after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm, voyeurism, and producing and distributing indecent images of a child. During his court appearance, it became clear that despite the testimonies given by victims Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James), he couldn’t see the error of his ways. This proved too much for Vicki, who rushed out of the courtroom in tears, fearing that her attacker would never face justice for his crimes. As viewers will recall, he brutally assaulted her and was left for dead following the ordeal. After some reassurance from Avani – who he secretly recorded himself sleeping with before shaming her for falling pregnant with his child – she returned to court and faced Joel. Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) and Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) dealt with the aftermath of Joel’s (Max Murray) sentencing. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron He laughed in Avani’s face as …

Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing

Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing

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The first convicted spyware maker in over a decade has avoided jail time after earlier pleading guilty to U.S. federal charges associated with running his surveillance company. Bryan Fleming was sentenced on Friday in a San Diego federal court to time served and a $5,000 fine, confirmed a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, whose office brought the charges against Fleming. During a plea hearing in January following a years-long federal investigation into his spyware company, pcTattletale, Fleming admitted to making, selling, and advertising spyware for unlawful uses. Prosecutors had previously asked the judge for Fleming to receive no custodial sentence or fine. Image Credits:YouTube (screenshot) Fleming’s criminal conviction marks the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker by the U.S. Department of Justice since 2014, potentially opening the door to future prosecutions against others with illegal surveillance operations.  Fleming’s attorney, Marcus Bourassa, did not respond to a request for comment when contacted by TechCrunch. Investigators with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, brought …

Paedo pictured after raping child under 13 – ‘incredibly distressing’ | UK | News

Paedo pictured after raping child under 13 – ‘incredibly distressing’ | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

A 55-year-old paedophile has been sentenced to 24 years in jail after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two children in an “incredibly distressing case”. Mark Kearney was arrested in November 2024 after the abuse was reported to police. He was swiftly charged and remanded in custody, and the evil Derbyshire man of no fixed address stood trial on multiple counts of horrifying sexual assault against two children in April last year, where he denied all charges. Police have commended the bravery of both victims for coming forward and supporting the investigation. Kearney faced charges for two counts of rape of a child under 13, assault by penetration of a child under 13, and inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity in regard to one victim. The 55-year-old also faced a charge of assault by touching a child under 13, and two counts of causing a child to look at an image of sexual activity. In regard to a second victim, who also had not reached teenage years, the paedophile faced …

Norval Morrisseau Forgery Case Sentencing Disrupted by New Allegations

Norval Morrisseau Forgery Case Sentencing Disrupted by New Allegations

Published by José Betancourt

The sentencing hearing for a man convicted in a sweeping art fraud scheme involving forged works attributed to the late Anishinaabe painter Norval Morrisseau was abruptly disrupted this week after allegations surfaced that members of the artist’s estate may have been complicit in the forgery operation, according to CTV News. Jeff Cowan, who was found guilty in November on four counts of fraud related to the sale of fake Morrisseau paintings, appeared in court in Barrie, Ontario, for what was expected to be the continuation of his sentencing hearing. Instead, proceedings became contentious after a lawyer representing the Morrisseau estate unexpectedly intervened. Related Articles Jason Gratl, a British Columbia–based attorney, told the court he represents the estate as well as Gabe Vadas and Cory Dingle, individuals who have long represented Morrisseau’s interests. According to CTV News, Gratl warned Cowan’s lawyer, Nathan Gorham, that civil action could follow if statements made during the sentencing hearing defamed his clients. Gorham characterized the communication as “harassing” and “abusive,” and said the dispute stemmed from arguments the defense may raise about whether …

China Summons Western Envoys in Hong Kong Over Jimmy Lai Sentencing Criticism

China Summons Western Envoys in Hong Kong Over Jimmy Lai Sentencing Criticism

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BEIJING, Feb 14 (Reuters) – ⁠China’s ⁠foreign ministry ⁠commissioner’s office in Hong ​Kong said on Saturday it ‌had summoned the ‌heads of ⁠the ⁠UK, U.S., Australian and European Union missions ​over their officials’ negative comments on Jimmy Lai’s ​sentencing. The office said it expressed “strong ⁠dissatisfaction and ⁠firm opposition” ⁠and urged ​those governments to respect China’s ​sovereignty and ⁠Hong Kong’s rule of law, stop “irresponsible” remarks on national security ⁠cases and cease interfering in Hong Kong and ⁠China’s internal affairs. Earlier this month, a Hong Kong court sentenced Lai, a prominent China critic and former media tycoon, to 20 years in ⁠prison in a landmark foreign‑collusion case under the city’s national security law. (Reporting by ​Beijing newsroom; Editing by ​Lincoln Feast.) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Photos You Should See – Feb. 2026 Source link

News diary 9-15 February: Jimmy Lai sentencing, Ghislaine Maxwell deposition, Olympics highlights

News diary 9-15 February: Jimmy Lai sentencing, Ghislaine Maxwell deposition, Olympics highlights

Published by Sam Flores

25 November 2024: Jeffrey Epstein files news headlines on National Enquirer. Picture: Copyright Lawrey/Shutterstock. On Monday, developments in coverage of the Epstein Files continues as Ghislaine Maxwell is scheduled to be deposed by the US House Oversight Committee – part of its congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and related matters, though her lawyers say she plans to invoke her right against self-incrimination On Wednesday, Keir Starmer faces another crunch week as the controversy over Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein continues to derail the prime minister’s efforts to get on with his day job. Last week’s big speech on communities was overshadowed by the Mandelson fallout, and while Starmer’s public-facing events over the coming days may currently be limited to Wednesday’s PMQs, he’s unlikely to relish facing Kemi Badenoch with an increasingly mutinous parliamentary Labour party and growing demand for the removal of chief of staff Morgan McSweeney. Elsewhere the week is filled with Winter Olympic competition each day, with sports including alpine skiing, snowboarding, figure skating and ice hockey being broadcast. Leading the week …

UN Experts Denounce Switzerland for Sentencing Students Over Gaza Protests

UN Experts Denounce Switzerland for Sentencing Students Over Gaza Protests

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GENEVA, Jan 27 (Reuters) – ‌U.N. ​human rights experts said ‌on Tuesday they had protested to Switzerland ​after a group of students was sentenced for trespassing after ‍taking part in pro-Palestinian protests ​at a Swiss-funded university. Around 70 students at the ​Swiss ⁠university ETH Zurich took part in a peaceful sit-in in May 2024 as part of student demonstrations in several cities during the Gaza war before being dispersed by police. Students ‌who took part in the protests were opposing the Swiss ​facility’s ‌partnerships with Israeli universities, ‍the ⁠U.N. experts said. “Peaceful student activism, on and off campus, is part of students’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and must not be criminalised,” the U.N. experts said, adding that they had written to the Swiss government and ​the university to raise the issue. A spokesperson for the Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed it had received the message and that it would respond in due course. An ETH Zurich spokesperson did not immediately respond. Five students have so far been sentenced for trespassing, resulting in …

Coronation Street spoilers: Debbie’s secret exposed ahead of sentencing

Coronation Street spoilers: Debbie’s secret exposed ahead of sentencing

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s a hectic time for the Websters in Coronation Street next week, as Debbie (Sue Devaney) prepares to be sent down for a crime she didn’t commit. She’s finally forced to confront ‘brother’ Carl (Jonathan Howard), who wants to know why he’s so keen to cover for her. Debbie finally admits to actually being his mother, but how will he take to the news? Meanwhile, Kevin (Michael Le Vell) hits an all time low and ascends to the roof of the garage. Elsewhere, Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is left alone with no money, Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances Brown) is hiding something, and Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove) is on edge around electrician Mal (Tim Treloar). Here’s everything happening on the Coronation Street cobbles between Monday 2nd and Friday 6th February. 5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week 1. Carl Webster learns that Debbie is his mum ahead of her sentencing Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) learns the truth. ITV Debbie has pretty much accepted that she’s about to be sent down, and asks Ryan to run the Chariot …

Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry

Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry

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new video loaded: Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry transcript Back transcript Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry Iran denied sentencing a protester, Erfan Soltani, 26, to death. Soltani’s case had drawn intense international attention after his relatives and rights groups had said he would be executed imminently. “We have been notified and pretty strongly, but we’ll find out what that all means. But we’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping, and it’s stopped and stopping. And there’s no plan for executions or an execution or executions. So I’ve been told that on good authority. We’ll find out about it.” “It makes me feel horrified. I’m actually horrified. I think the most horrifying part of this is that the Iranian people know their own enemy. They know the Iranian regime. They knew the cruelty that this regime would unleash on them, but they still went out onto the streets because as I said, they’ve got nothing to lose.” Iran denied sentencing a protester, Erfan Soltani, 26, …

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing set to begin ahead of sentencing

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing set to begin ahead of sentencing

Published by Sam Flores

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s High Court will on Monday (Jan 12) hear the mitigation plea of pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, the final step before sentencing in a landmark national security trial that has drawn international condemnation and could see Lai jailed for life.  Lai, 78, was last month found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law, and conspiracy to publish seditious material, ‍in a verdict that was criticised by the ⁠US, ‍Britain, the European Union and others.  Lai has denied all charges.  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the verdict showed “the enforcement of Beijing’s laws to silence those who seek to protect freedom of speech and other fundamental rights”.  Lai, ⁠a longstanding critic of the Chinese Communist Party and founder of the now shuttered pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper, is the most high-profile figure to face ‍prosecution under a years-long national security crackdown in the China-ruled city following mass protests in 2019. The judges wrote that Lai had used his influence and the Apple …