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Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955 for killing her abusive partner, are seeking a posthumous pardon, citing her history of abuse and modern understanding of battered woman syndrome, aiming to rectify what they see as a historic injustice.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following a three-year police investigation in the UK. The charges relate to incidents involving three women between 2021 and 2022, and he is scheduled to appear in court. The case has sparked scrutiny of Arsenal's handling of the situation, with criticism over allowing him to continue playing during legal proceedings. The case highlights the complexities and delays often involved in prosecuting serious sexual assault allegations.