The Duke of Marlborough appeared in court charged with multiple counts of strangling his estranged wife, pled not guilty, and was granted conditional bail, with a court date set for February at Oxford Crown Court.
The Suffolk County Veterans Treatment Court, established in 2008, provides a specialized legal and rehabilitative pathway for veterans like Greg Pryer, helping them address issues such as addiction and mental health through tailored programs and peer support, with a high success rate of 90% in aiding veterans to turn their lives around.
A 21-year-old Texas man, John Michael Garza Jr., accused of attempting to support ISIS with bomb components and money, has been ordered held pending trial due to the serious danger his release could pose, following an FBI sting operation where he allegedly shared ISIS media, sent funds, and provided bomb-making materials.
A man extradited from Dubai to Glasgow, Stephen Jamieson, has appeared in court on charges related to serious organized crime, including drug supply and directing offenses. This case marks the first extradition from Dubai to Scotland and he is scheduled to appear at the High Court in 2026.
Felix Thrust, 36, was charged with the murder of Dean Kennedy and three other stabbing assaults in Glasgow on Christmas Day. Thrust allegedly attacked Kennedy during a fight, resulting in Kennedy's death, and also injured three others with a knife. Thrust is in custody and awaiting further court proceedings.
Philip Young, a former councillor, appeared in court charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife over 13 years, including rape and drugging, and is remanded into custody with a court hearing scheduled for January 23.
A husband and five men have been charged with multiple sexual offences against his ex-wife over 13 years, with all six due to appear in court; the case involves serious allegations including rape and possession of indecent images.
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether ICE can re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant, while the government attempts to deport him to Liberia or another country. Abrego Garcia was previously released after a court found his detention was unlawful, but the government has since added a removal order, leading to the upcoming legal proceedings. His case involves complex issues of immigration law, court orders, and allegations made by officials publicly after his release.
A German court sentenced a man to eight and a half years for drugging, raping his wife, and posting videos of the assaults online, drawing parallels to a recent French case and highlighting ongoing issues with consent laws.
A Swiss military court sentenced a suspected Ukrainian mercenary to 18 months in prison, suspended for four years, in the first such trial in Switzerland. The 49-year-old, living in Israel, fought for Ukraine against Russia and claimed he did so voluntarily. The case involved evidence from social media and Europol, and the verdict can be appealed.
An Australian high school teacher, Karly Rae, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student, including engaging in sexual acts and possessing child abuse material, shortly after giving birth. The case involves social media communication and occurred near Newcastle, with Rae currently on bail and awaiting sentencing.
Top Maryland Democrats are urging state lawmakers to participate in the redistricting process, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal principles and responding to political challenges, while also framing the issue as vital to defending American democracy amid national political tensions.
Two brothers accused of crypto fraud faced a stressful mistrial after the jury, overwhelmed by the case's complexity and emotional toll, could not reach a verdict, leaving the case unresolved and potentially subject to retrial.
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will be allowed to wear civilian clothes during pre-trial hearings to prevent jury prejudice, but will remain in restraints for safety reasons; his next court appearance is scheduled for January 16, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.