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Barron Trump makes emergency call to UK police after witnessing alleged assault, court hears
world1 month ago

Barron Trump makes emergency call to UK police after witnessing alleged assault, court hears

Barron Trump, then 19, called British police from the United States after witnessing an alleged assault on a female friend during a video call. A transcript of his emergency call was shown at Snaresbrook Crown Court during the trial of Matvei Rumiantsev, who faces charges including assault, actual bodily harm, two counts of rape, intentional strangulation and perverting the course of justice. The woman testified that Trump helped save her life, and the trial continues.

London police arrest over 500 pro-Palestinian protesters amid crackdown
world6 months ago

London police arrest over 500 pro-Palestinian protesters amid crackdown

London police arrested 532 pro-Palestinian protesters, mostly supporters of Palestine Action, who defied a ban on the group by openly supporting it during protests. The government banned Palestine Action after they targeted military sites, claiming they are a terrorist organization, while supporters argue the ban infringes on free speech. The protests included elderly participants and aimed to challenge the law, with some supporters planning to be arrested to protest police actions.

"Driver Incarcerated for Buckingham Palace Gate Crash"
crime1 year ago

"Driver Incarcerated for Buckingham Palace Gate Crash"

A driver was arrested after crashing his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace in the early hours of Saturday. London Police, with guns drawn, apprehended the man, who was later taken to the hospital. No members of the Royal Family were present during the incident, and there were no reported injuries. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.

Canadian Police Chief Apologizes for Delay in Sexual Assault Case Involving Hockey Players
sports2 years ago

Canadian Police Chief Apologizes for Delay in Sexual Assault Case Involving Hockey Players

The chief of the London, Ontario, police department apologized to the woman who accused five NHL players of sexual assault in 2018, with the players charged last week after a reopened investigation. The incident occurred at a Hockey Canada fundraiser, and the players have been granted leaves of absence from their teams. The NHL completed its own investigation, but Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league doesn't plan to share its findings until the legal case in London has concluded. Hockey Canada has cooperated with the police investigation and suspended all players from the 2018 National Junior Team pending the completion of the appeals process.

"New Evidence Leads to Charges in Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case"
sports2 years ago

"New Evidence Leads to Charges in Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case"

London, Ontario police have charged Carter Hart and four other players from the 2018 Canadian world junior team with sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged incident that took place in June 2018. The players were in town for a Hockey Canada event at the time. Hart, a goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers, has been charged with one count of sexual assault. The case has made its first appearance in court and will return on April 30. The NHL has opened its own investigation and is cooperating with the legal process.

"Reopened Investigation: Canadian Hockey Players Face Sexual Assault Charges"
sports2 years ago

"Reopened Investigation: Canadian Hockey Players Face Sexual Assault Charges"

The London Police Service has reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team, with Philadelphia's Carter Hart, Calgary's Dillon Dube, New Jersey's Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, and former Ottawa Senator Alex Formenton being charged. The case, initially closed in 2019, was reexamined in 2022, leading to new evidence and additional witnesses being interviewed. The victim, identified as E.M., has filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada and eight players, with a settlement reached with Hockey Canada. The NHL conducted its own investigation and will release findings after the criminal court proceedings.

"Multiple NHL Players Charged with Sexual Assault in World Juniors Case"
crime2 years ago

"Multiple NHL Players Charged with Sexual Assault in World Juniors Case"

Five individuals, including four NHL players and a former NHL player, have been charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident following Canada's win at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. The accused allegedly met the victim at a bar and later invited her to a hotel room where the assault took place. The NHL has conducted its own investigation and does not expect the players to return to their teams this season. The league will not release any information from its investigation while the charges are pending.