Convicted

"Family Fights Back: Disappointment Grows Over New Law’s Shortcomings in Protecting Children from Convicted Paedophiles"

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Cardiff, Wales — A family advocating for greater protections for children has expressed disappointment with recent government legislation designed to assist victims of child abuse by limiting parental rights for convicted offenders. The proposed changes follow a harrowing case in which a mother fought to safeguard her daughter from her ex-husband, who had been convicted of serious sexual offenses but retained parental responsibility. The Victims and Courts Bill seeks to alter parental rights, but the amendment only pertains to convicted offenders who have abused their own children. This limitation means that in circumstances similar to … Read more

Willimantic Man Convicted of Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault Against Minor, Sentencing Set for July

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WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — A 43-year-old man has been found guilty of multiple sexual assaults against a minor in a case that spans several years. Jorge Grados was convicted in Hartford Superior Court, facing charges that included two counts of second-degree sexual assault, as well as illegal sexual contact and fourth-degree sexual assault involving a victim under 16. The allegations date back to between 2012 and 2015, when the victim, now an adult, reported the incidents to authorities. According to police records, the assaults occurred while Grados, who was known to the family, allegedly took advantage … Read more

Dover Man Convicted of Murder and Multiple Shootings: Faces Potential Life Sentences

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DOVER, Del. — A 22-year-old man has been found guilty of multiple serious charges, including murder, stemming from a series of violent incidents in December 2023 that shook the Dover community. Jaquan Fletcher was convicted by a Kent County Superior Court jury on Tuesday, concluding a trial that highlighted a disturbing pattern of gun violence. The jury’s verdict included first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder, and four counts of illegal possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In addition to these convictions, the court found Fletcher guilty of unlawful possession … Read more

Systemic Flaws in Justice System Unearthed as Longest-Serving Wrongly Convicted Man is Exonerated After 38 Years

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LONDON, United Kingdom — A prominent barrister has cautioned that similar miscarriages of justice to that of Peter Sullivan are “absolutely inevitable,” following Sullivan’s recent exoneration after 38 years behind bars. Chris Henley KC, who conducted a critical review of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), emphasized the perceived flaws within the appeals system. Henley’s comments came after Sullivan’s conviction for murder was overturned, based on DNA evidence that was not available during his trial. The case stands as the longest-running miscarriage of justice in the United Kingdom. Henley pointed out the CCRC’s oversight in … Read more