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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsImmigration Crime Law

‘Activist court’ frees illegal migrant MS-13 gangster after prostitution bust and deportation order

An MS-13 member with a prostitution arrest was released from ICE detention after a federal court granted habeas corpus, despite an immigration judge’s deportation order. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized the 'activist court' and framed the release as endangering Americans, while the article cites similar cases of gang-affiliated Salvadorans freed by judges.

Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsCrime Law

'Sleep deprived' new mother who killed black cab driver in head-on crash avoids prison

A sleep-deprived new mother, Erica Buenor, admitted causing death by careless driving after her van drifted into a black cab driven by Arthur Pountney, who died two days later. She avoided prison after the court accepted a momentary lapse in concentration. The article details the victim's family's devastation alongside the defendant's background and apology.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 6NewsLaw Technology Other

Schoolboy, 11, was hit and killed by a train while watching a video on his iPhone, inquest hears

An inquest heard that 11-year-old Jaiden Shehata was probably distracted by a video on his new iPhone when he was struck and killed by a train at a high-risk level crossing near Kenley, south London. The hearing examined Network Rail's management of the crossing, including delays in safety improvements and its closure seven months after his death.

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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 6NewsCrime Law Culture

Musician who identified as non-binary 'raped his date as they celebrated New Year's Eve after meeting on Bumble', court hears

A court has heard that Sab Cox, a biological male musician who identifies as non-binary, allegedly raped a date met on Bumble during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2022. Cox denies rape and says the sex was consensual, while prosecutors say he became aggressive and asserted he was the 'guy' in the relationship. The trial continues.

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