Prosecutions

Isle of Man Sees Surge in Sexual Offence Reports Following Legal Reforms; Positive Prosecutions Increase

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Isle of Man, British Isles – Since the introduction of the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act in 2021, which refreshed outdated legal frameworks and introduced crimes such as revenge pornography and upskirting, the Isle of Man has seen a noticeable increase in reported sexual offences. The updated legislation aims to provide a more contemporary and effective legal approach to handling these serious issues. During a recent session before the Tynwald’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee, Director of Prosecutions, Chrissie Hunt, highlighted the challenges and achievements that her office has faced following these … Read more

Medical Experts and Advocates Demand Reform as Prosecutions for Self-Managed Abortions Surge in England and Wales

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London, England – Medical experts across England and Wales are urging a comprehensive overhaul of the region’s abortion laws amid a marked increase in the number of women and girls facing criminal charges for terminating their pregnancies. Over 30 healthcare organizations, including influential bodies like the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, have come forward in a united call for legal reforms to address what they describe as a rise in “trauma and cruelty” resulting from outdated regulations. The current legal framework, established under the Victorian-era Offences Against the Person … Read more

Lori Vallow Challenges Prosecution’s Evidence Handling, Asserts Self-Representation in Phoenix Murder Conspiracy Case

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PHOENIX — In a recent court appearance in Phoenix, Lori Vallow stood before the judge during a status conference on Friday, underscoring her plea for more specific evidence in the case against her. Vallow faces serious allegations including conspiracy to commit murder in relation to her ex-husband Charles Vallow’s death and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Representing herself, Vallow is preparing for her trial, set to commence on March 31. During the proceedings, she expressed concerns about the voluminous evidence presented by the prosecution, consisting of over 100,000 pages, and challenged … Read more

Federal Judge Clears Two Businessmen in Securities Fraud Case, Critiques Prosecution’s Lack of Convincing Evidence

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SAN DIEGO – A local federal court recently ruled in favor of acquitting two businessmen, Jonathan Destler, 61, of Los Angeles, and Robert Lazerus, 68, of Solana Beach, accused in connection with a securities fraud case involving alleged market manipulation tactics. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant dismissed all charges against the pair, raising significant doubts about the sufficiency of evidence presented by prosecutors. The charges stemmed from accusations that Destler, Lazerus, and two others were involved in a sophisticated “pump-and-dump” scheme aimed at inflating the stock value of Loop Industries, a Canadian-based company claiming to … Read more