Tag: Justice
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Life sentence for man who killed girlfriend in Shetland hot tub
Shocking case ends with life sentence in Edinburgh High Court The High Court in Edinburgh has handed Aren Pearson a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Claire Leveque, in a hot tub at his mother’s home in Sandness, Shetland, on 11 February 2024.…
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Public Pressure for Accountability: Filipinos Seek Justice Over Duterte-Era Drug War Deaths
Overview: A Nation Reassesses Accountability A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, shows a notable shift in public sentiment regarding accountability for the killings linked to the Philippines’ anti-illegal drug campaign during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Conducted from September 24 to 30, the third-quarter poll interviewed 1,500 adult Filipinos…
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Filipinos Back Accountability for Duterte’s Drug War, SWS Survey Finds
Majority of Filipinos Support Accountability for Duterte’s Drug War A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, shows that a majority of Filipinos believe former president Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable for the killings linked to his administration’s controversial anti-illegal drugs campaign. The third-quarter poll, conducted from September 24 to…
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A Joyful Pact: 2025 Providence Associate Commitment Liturgy Reflection
Introduction: A Liturgical Moment that Shapes a Community On October 11, 2025, Providence Associates gathered for a ceremony that has grown to symbolize the heart of their vocation: the rite of first commitment and the renewal of commitments. As the General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski noted, this liturgy is not merely a formal rite but…
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Huddersfield murder: Syrian refugee teenage boy killed in town centre violence, killer jailed for 23 years
Tragedy in Huddersfield: a refugee’s life cut short The town of Huddersfield was shaken by a brutal fatal stabbing that claimed the life of Ahmad Al Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Syrian refugee who had recently made Britain his temporary home. The incident occurred in Huddersfield town centre in April, when Ahmad brushed past the offender’s girlfriend,…
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French Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case
Overview of the Ruling A French appeals court has upheld a 10-year prison term for Husamettin Dogan, increasing the original nine-year sentence in the case involving Gisele Pelicot. The decision, announced by presiding judge Christian Pasta, also includes five years of mandatory treatment following the prison term. Context of the Case The proceedings are part…
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Remulla vows swift action on DPWH, Pharmally cases as new Ombudsman
New Ombudsman Promises Fast-Track Reforms and Targeted Probes In a move that signals a sharpened focus on high-stakes corruption cases, newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla vowed to speed up the resolution of pending matters and prioritize investigations into alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the controversial Pharmally deal.…
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Abuse of Power: Singapore Prison Officer Jailed for Taking Bribes to Smuggle Lewd Photos and Pills
Singapore Prison Corruption Case: A Breach of Trust A prison officer in Singapore has been jailed for corruption after accepting bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband into a jail. The case also involved an inmate who assisted in housing duties and another inmate connected to the scheme. The court described the conduct as a severe…
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Security Guard Arrested for Alleged Rape in Negros Oriental: A Call for Community Vigilance and Justice
Overview of the Case A 26-year-old man, identified as a former security guard and resident of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024, in connection with three counts of rape. The investigation centers on alleged abuses against the daughter of a caretaker of an apartment in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. The…
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Security Guard Arrested on Suspicion of Rape in Dumaguete City: Police Say Suspect Faced 3 Counts
Summary of the Case In a developing case from Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, authorities arrested a 26-year-old former security guard on Saturday, Oct. 4, on charges connected to alleged rapes. The suspect, a Bayawan City resident, was apprehended by police on a warrant for three counts of rape. He faces no-bail detention as the case…