All articles tagged with #inquest
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
Families are calling for greater recognition of gambling as a factor in suicides, highlighting the difficulties in having gambling considered in inquests, despite evidence linking gambling disorders to increased suicide risk. The case of Lee Adams, who placed over 600 bets before taking his life, underscores the need for systemic reform and better support for affected families.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton died by suicide at age 46, with the cause of death confirmed as hanging during a coroner's inquest in England. Despite plans for a comeback and being in good spirits, he was found unresponsive after missing an event, and his death was a shock to the boxing community and fans.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton, who was found unresponsive at his home in Manchester and died at age 46, with the provisional cause of death given as hanging. The inquest will resume in March 2026.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
The family of anti-apartheid hero Steve Biko is hopeful that a new inquest into his 1977 death will lead to prosecutions of the police officers involved, addressing unresolved issues of justice for apartheid-era crimes in South Africa.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
South Africa has reopened the inquest into the 1977 death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, aiming to uncover the truth behind his death and address past atrocities, after decades of official explanations and previous inquiries.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A 32-year-old experienced skydiver, Jade Damarell, died by suicide after crashing onto farmland in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, following the end of her relationship. The inquest concluded she intended to take her own life, with no evidence of alcohol or drugs involved, and her equipment was in order. Her family described her as a bright and adventurous person.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Nightly
Paloma Shemirani, a young woman with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, died after refusing chemotherapy and instead undergoing coffee enemas as part of an unproven alternative treatment, with her mother, a controversial health influencer, accused of obstructing proper medical care, leading to an inquest into her death.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Times
An osteopath expressed regret after treating Paloma Shemirani, a young woman who refused conventional cancer treatment and subsequently died from a heart attack, highlighting concerns about her reliance on her mother's anti-vaccine and conspiracy theories, and emphasizing the importance of seeking proper medical care.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
A 23-year-old woman with non-Hodgkin lymphoma died from a heart attack caused by her tumor after visiting an osteopath at her mother's instruction, despite medical advice to seek urgent hospital care. The case highlights concerns about unproven treatments and the influence of conspiracy theories on health decisions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Paloma Shemirani, who declined chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, died at 23 from a heart attack caused by her tumor, after undergoing daily coffee enemas under her mother's care, amid controversy over her treatment and her mother's anti-medicine beliefs.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
A 23-year-old woman with non-Hodgkin lymphoma died after refusing chemotherapy, citing anti-vax beliefs and concerns about human rights violations, with her mother blaming medical interventions; the inquest examines the appropriateness of her care.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Daniel Dubois' team plans an internal review after a video surfaced showing a gathering at his house before his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, which coincided with his third loss in 25 fights. The gathering, believed to be similar to one before his previous victory over Anthony Joshua, has raised questions, but Dubois' trainer defended his fighter's composure and determination to recover from the loss. The review will involve discussions with promoters Frank and George Warren.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Times
Antony Higginson has spent seven years and £80,000 in a legal battle to prove that a paracetamol overdose administered by NHS staff led to his wife Laura's death. Despite a police investigation finding that 12 NHS staff failed in their duty of care, the Crown Prosecution Service did not pursue criminal charges. An inquest revealed multiple overdoses and a lack of transparency, with the hospital admitting to mistakes in Laura's care. The case highlights issues of medical negligence and the need for a culture change in the NHS regarding transparency and accountability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A two-year-old boy, Hudson Cole Perrins, died from a brain injury caused by urosepsis after doctors initially misdiagnosed his symptoms as constipation. Despite his complex medical history, including bladder and kidney issues, Hudson was discharged from Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital without further investigation. His family is seeking answers and accountability as an inquest into his death is set to begin. The case highlights concerns over medical negligence and the need for thorough examination in pediatric care.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston, took his own life after an adverse reaction to medication, according to a coroner's inquest. Kingston, who had been prescribed medication for stress-related sleep issues, stopped taking it days before his death. Lady Gabriella emphasized the need for awareness of medication side effects, as Kingston had no prior suicidal inclinations. The coroner concluded that the adverse effects of the medication contributed to his death.