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Survivors of the Oxford grooming gang tell the BBC that hundreds of abusers remain free and that they still encounter them locally. The report details years of sexual abuse, addiction, and police failures, while noting that most perpetrators were of Pakistani heritage and that a national inquiry is examining why authorities ignored vulnerable children.
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The article reports that Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office has repeatedly accepted insanity pleas in homicide cases, allowing defendants who admitted killings to avoid trial and sometimes later be released or deported. It frames these outcomes as a pattern of leniency and cites critics who say Descano defers too readily to defense experts rather than testing insanity claims before a jury.
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A BBC Panorama documentary features three survivors of Oxford grooming gangs who say hundreds of abusers remain free and that police failed them for years. Former detective Simon Morton agrees more could have been done and that many perpetrators were never identified. The report highlights victims encountering their abusers in public.
Deputies in Placer County, California, are searching for 44-year-old Derek Spencer, who is accused of pointing a firearm at people, shooting at officers and helicopters, and being linked to a murder. Authorities say he rammed a patrol vehicle before fleeing, prompting the manhunt.
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Miranda Devine argues that a new private lawsuit against former Trump staffer Michael Caputo revives the Russiagate-era targeting of Trump associates, accusing a former DOJ lawyer of using smears and conflict-ridden material. She frames the case as part of broader Democratic and 'deep state' lawfare ahead of the midterms.
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Two new lawsuits in Los Angeles seek the return of artworks allegedly looted by the Nazis from Jewish families, including Cranach paintings held by the Norton Simon Museum and watercolors made at Auschwitz. Museums maintain they hold legal title and will continue displaying the works, while recent California and federal law changes have strengthened restitution claims.
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Aleema Khanum, sister of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested ahead of planned protests demanding his release. Her party called the detention an illegal abduction, while police said she would be held for 30 days; Khan has denied the charges against him and called them politically motivated.
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An ICE agent shot and seriously wounded a Venezuelan man in Austin during a traffic stop and foot pursuit, prompting protests and clashes with police. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar demanded an independent investigation and release of body-camera footage, while Austin officials called for a third-party review.
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The editorial urges President Trump to press Xi Jinping to release Jimmy Lai, arguing Lai's imprisonment is unjust and that China's refusal would make Xi appear heartless and untrustworthy. It frames Trump as a skilled negotiator for political prisoners and says releasing Lai would benefit both leaders.
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Patrick Clancy described the final moments of his children and his decision to forgive Lindsay Clancy in his first interview after her triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial. The article highlights his grief, the psychosis defense, and his criticism of online attacks on the family's legacy.
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A tribunal ruling suggests thousands of immigration appeals may have been heard without jurisdiction since 2014, potentially allowing many migrants to enter or stay in the UK. The article highlights the alleged legal blunder, cites a Conservative shadow home secretary calling it 'deeply alarming,' and details cases where appellants won.
The lone juror who blocked a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial plans to issue a personal statement, according to his attorney, who says jurors should be able to follow the evidence without fear of retaliation. The lawyer thanked supporters and said the juror has faced public attacks.