David Pickthall, a 66-year-old former music teacher and choirmaster, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for 29 counts of sexual offences against children over a span of 40 years. Appointed an MBE in 2015, Pickthall abused his position…
French electronic duo Justice, comprising Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspard Augé, has received two nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards for their fourth album ‘Hyperdrama.’ The album is nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album, while their single ‘Neverender’ featuring Kevin Parker…
During a recent assembly in Lourdes, French bishops reviewed approaches to assist adult victims of sexual violence within the Church, following a 2020 report on abuse. A potential announcement has been postponed to spring 2024 as they explore two options…
A series of arrests have highlighted the emergence of a vigilante group known as the ‘Anti-Pedophile League,’ who are accused of trapping, abducting, and assaulting individuals they suspect of pedophilia through social media. The group reportedly films these violent acts…
A Russian court has handed life sentences to two soldiers for the brutal killing of nine members of the Kapkanets family in occupied Ukraine. The incident, which occurred during a birthday celebration in the Donetsk region last year, involved soldiers…
In a poignant courtroom session, Jeanne A., the ex-partner of Samuel Paty, addressed the court, sharing the profound impact of his 2020 murder on their young son. As she described their struggles and the constant reminders of the tragedy in…
The arrest of Hannover prosecutor Yashar G. on bribery charges raises troubling questions about oversight within the Niedersachsen Justice Ministry. Despite an ongoing investigation since June 2024 regarding serious allegations, G. continued to act as prosecutor in a major drug…
Dylan Willis, an 18-year-old from Hartlepool, has been released after successfully appealing his 14-month sentence for smashing a restaurant window during summer riots. The Court of Appeal judges determined that his complex developmental and mental health issues warranted a suspended…
Dylan Willis, an 18-year-old from Hartlepool, has been released after the Court of Appeal overturned his 14-month prison sentence for vandalizing a restaurant during summer riots. The judges acknowledged Willis’ mental health challenges, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, which…
The trial for the 2018 building collapse in Marseille, which resulted in the deaths of eight people, commenced on November 7, 2023. Six years later, 16 defendants, including property owners, a social landlord, and an architect, face charges of involuntary…
The construction of a new courthouse in Volos, Greece, is on track to be completed in about five years, according to Deputy Justice Minister Ioannis Bougas. In parallel, renovations to the existing historic courthouse are expected to be finished within…
The Union of Prosecutors in Greece has voiced strong objections to a recent directive issued by Deputy Minister of Justice, Ioannis Bougas, which instructs prosecutors on service allocation. In a public statement, the Union argues that the document undermines judicial…
