Tag: Criminal proceedings


  • Ashlee Buzzard Pleads Not Guilty in Melodee Buzzard Murder Case

    Ashlee Buzzard Pleads Not Guilty in Melodee Buzzard Murder Case

    Overview In a tense and emotionally charged arraignment, Ashlee Buzzard, a 40-year-old California mother, pleaded not guilty to murder charges related to the death of her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard. The hearing, held in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, marked a critical step in a case that has drawn local and national attention. Buzzard appeared…

  • Husband and Five Others Charged With Serial Sex Offences Against Ex-Wife

    Husband and Five Others Charged With Serial Sex Offences Against Ex-Wife

    Husband and Five Other Men Charged in Long-Running Case A husband and five other men have been charged with a string of sexual offences committed against his ex-wife over a 13-year period. The case has drawn substantial attention as it unfolds in the courts, highlighting a pattern of alleged abuse spanning more than a decade.…

  • What happens next in Paul Doyle trial as LFC parade case continues

    What happens next in Paul Doyle trial as LFC parade case continues

    Overview: The trial in brief The trial of 54-year-old Paul Doyle, of Burghill Road in West Derby, entered its second day as jurors prepared to hear further evidence in what has been described as the LFC parade case. On the opening day, Doyle was seen in tears in the dock at times, signaling the emotional…

  • KNAB Uncovers Misappropriation at LDz Rolling Stock Subsidiary, Officials Suspected

    KNAB Uncovers Misappropriation at LDz Rolling Stock Subsidiary, Officials Suspected

    Overview of the Case The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has taken a decisive step in an ongoing investigation into alleged misappropriation at a subsidiary of LDz Rolling Stock. In an expedited procedure, KNAB has proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State Institutions initiate criminal proceedings against two LDz Rolling…

  • Hull funeral home director pleads guilty to fraud over horrific discovery

    Hull funeral home director pleads guilty to fraud over horrific discovery

    Overview of the case A Hull funeral director has admitted guilt to a series of fraud offences linked to the handling of deceased families’ arrangements, following a devastating discovery at his premises. The plea comes after a prolonged investigation into alleged deception around funeral plans, misappropriation of funds, and disturbing revelations about human remains. The…

  • Inmate Refuses Video Link for Ian Watkins Murder Case Hearing at Leeds Crown Court

    Inmate Refuses Video Link for Ian Watkins Murder Case Hearing at Leeds Crown Court

    Overview of the case The high-profile murder case involving the former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has moved into a formal Crown Court stage, with two inmates facing murder charges following an alleged attack at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Watkins, 48, who was serving a 29-year sentence for a string of child sex offences, died…

  • Vaud Grand Council authorizes prosecution of Valérie Dittli

    Vaud Grand Council authorizes prosecution of Valérie Dittli

    Background: a decisive step by the Vaud Grand Council On Tuesday, the Bureau of the Vaud Grand Council authorised the opening of a criminal proceeding against Valérie Dittli following a request from the Attorney General. The move comes after the AG’s préavis positif, and after Valérie Dittli indicated she did not oppose the investigation. In…

  • Valérie Dittli: Vaud Grand Council authorizes criminal proceedings

    Valérie Dittli: Vaud Grand Council authorizes criminal proceedings

    What happened in Vaud On Tuesday, following a request from the Office of the Attorney General, the Bureau of the Vaud Grand Council authorised the opening of criminal proceedings against Valérie Dittli, a member of the cantonal government. The accusations center on alleged abuse of authority linked to cancellations of tax assessments for wealthy taxpayers…