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politics1 year ago

"UK PM Under Fire for Transgender Jibe During Parliament Visit"

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer for linking a trans-related comment in Parliament with the case of murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey, refusing to apologize to her family and defending his words as "absolutely legitimate." Sunak accused Starmer of using Brianna's murder to detract from his criticism of Starmer's policy U-turns, prompting calls for reflection from senior minister Penny Mordaunt. The exchange occurred during a debate on defining a woman, with Starmer calling out Sunak's timing as "shameful" while Brianna's mother was in Parliament.

via BBC.com|
#brianna-ghey#keir-starmer#politics
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Sunak's Gender Remark During UK Parliament Visit"

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced criticism for making a gender-related remark in Parliament moments after being informed that the mother of a murdered transgender teenager was present. The remark was intended to mock the Labour Party's leader, but was deemed inappropriate by many, including the visibly furious Keir Starmer. Sunak failed to apologize, prompting calls for him to do so from various quarters, including the LGBTQ+ rights group Stonewall. The incident has raised concerns about the level of debate ahead of the upcoming general election in the UK.

via The Associated Press|
#brianna-ghey#keir-starmer#politics
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Family of Brianna Ghey's Killer Apologizes and Pays Tribute

The family of Scarlett Jenkinson, one of Brianna Ghey's killers, expressed their anguish and gratitude towards Brianna's mother for her empathy, as the anonymity order preventing the media from revealing the killers' identities was lifted. Both Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, 16, were sentenced to life in prison for the "brutal, planned murder" motivated by hostility towards Brianna's transgender identity. Jenkinson's family acknowledged the jury's verdict and expressed remorse, while Brianna's mother called for empathy and compassion towards the killers' families, emphasizing that they too have lost a child.

via PinkNews|
#brianna-ghey#crime-and-justice#family-statement
crime-lgbtq1 year ago

"UK Court Names Teen Killers Sentenced for Trans Girl's Murder"

Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both 16, have been named as the teenage killers sentenced for the murder of trans schoolgirl Brianna Ghey. The pair shared a fascination with violence and had planned out their "dark fantasies" together, ultimately stabbing Brianna 28 times in a park. Brianna's father described them as "pure evil," and the misgendering of Brianna by a BBC reporter has sparked outrage.

via PinkNews|
#brianna-ghey#crime-lgbtq#murder
crime2 years ago

Convicted: Teenagers found guilty of murdering transgender girl in frenzied attack

The conviction of two teenagers for the brutal murder of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager, raises questions about the motive behind the crime. While the police claim that the killing was not motivated by transphobia, many in the LGBT community see it as a confirmation of their fears about hostility towards trans people. The complex nature of the crime, involving issues of identity, mental health, and access to disturbing online content, highlights the need for a deeper understanding of teenage mental health and the vulnerabilities they face in a rapidly changing digital world. Exploiting Brianna's death for political ends is cautioned against, and instead, the focus should be on addressing the underlying issues that contributed to this tragic event.

via The Guardian|
#brianna-ghey#crime#culture-war
crime2 years ago

Justice Served: Teenagers Convicted of Murdering Brianna Ghey Identified

Two 15-year-olds have been found guilty of the murder of Brianna Ghey, a young trans girl who was stabbed to death in a frenzied knife attack. While the initial assumption was that it was a hate crime, the detectives involved in the case stated that they did not believe Brianna was killed because she was trans. The trial revealed the disturbing and sinister nature of the crime, with one of the defendants having written notes detailing murderous fantasies and the other displaying a complete absence of empathy. The author argues that the access to the dark corners of the internet, including the dark web, played a significant role in corrupting the minds of these teenagers and calls for online censorship to protect young, undeveloped minds from the harmful effects of unrestricted internet access.

via Daily Mail|
#brianna-ghey#crime#dark-web
crime2 years ago

"Teenagers Convicted in Brutal Murder of Brianna Ghey to be Named Next Year"

The two teenagers who were found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey will have their anonymity orders lifted and will be named at their sentencing hearing on February 2, 2024. The judge acknowledged the public interest in revealing their identities but also expressed concern for the defendants' welfare. Ghey, a 16-year-old trans girl, was stabbed 28 times in a park in Culcheth, Warrington. The court heard that the teenagers had a "thirst for killing" and had planned the murder. Ghey's parents expressed their grief and the impact of their daughter's death on their family.

via PinkNews|
#anonymity-orders#brianna-ghey#crime
crime2 years ago

"Teenagers Convicted of Brutal Murder of Transgender Girl Brianna Ghey"

Two teenagers, a boy and a girl, have been found guilty of the murder of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl who was stabbed 28 times in a park in Cheshire. The pair, who had a fascination with violence and torture, had planned the murder for weeks and showed no remorse during the trial. Brianna's parents expressed their grief and loss, while the judge stated that a life sentence would be imposed. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for the new year.

via BBC.com|
#brianna-ghey#crime#manchester-crown-court
crime2 years ago

"Teenagers Convicted in Disturbing Knife Attack on Transgender Teen Brianna Ghey"

Two teenagers, referred to as girl X and boy Y, have been convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed 28 times in a park in Cheshire. The pair, who were just 15 at the time, thought they could cover their tracks with a web of lies, but their deceit unraveled as detectives quickly identified them as suspects. Messages between the teenagers revealed their fascination with violence, torture, and murder, and they had planned the killing for weeks. The court heard that girl X was the planner behind the attack, luring Brianna to her death. The motive behind the murder remains unclear.

via BBC.com|
#brianna-ghey#crime#dark-fantasies
crime2 years ago

"Brianna Ghey Trial: Teens' Preoccupation with Torture Revealed"

The trial of two 16-year-old teenagers charged with the murder of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager, has begun in Manchester. Ghey was found dead in Culcheth Linear Park in February, with her death determined to be caused by multiple stab wounds. The trial, expected to last up to four weeks, will see the defendants referred to as girl X and boy Y. The prosecution will be led by Deanna Heer, with X represented by Richard Pratt and Y by Richard Littler. The trial will focus on the evidence and not the press or social media coverage surrounding the case.

via PinkNews|
#brianna-ghey#crime#culcheth-linear-park