Crime

Matthew Perry's former assistant was sentenced to 41 months in prison for administering the fatal ketamine doses that killed the actor in 2023. This final sentencing concludes a federal investigation into a distribution network that exploited Perry's addiction.

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President Lula da Silva condemned the United States for designating two major Brazilian criminal gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, calling the move an interference in national sovereignty. The decision has sparked concerns over its potential to complicate local law enforcement efforts and create financial risks for businesses operating within gang-influenced territories.

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A fatal shooting at the White House has left one person dead and another injured following an exchange of gunfire. Local authorities and security services are investigating the event as part of a recent increase in reported incidents of political violence.

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Donald Trump’s legal team is moving to block the BBC from accessing his financial records in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary about the Capitol riots. The broadcaster argues these documents are necessary to evaluate claims of business losses, while the former president’s lawyers characterize the request as an improper and burdensome fishing expedition.

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Essex Police are searching for Alexander Searle in connection with assault, criminal damage, and dangerous driving following an incident in Rayleigh. His apprehension is a priority as he is also wanted on recall to prison for breaching release conditions.

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Three men were charged with violent disorder following a protest outside a Southampton police station that left eleven officers and a police dog injured. The demonstration followed the murder sentencing of Vickrum Digwa and targeted the police's initial handling of the case.

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The 81-year-old actor, known for roles in Top Gun and Jumanji, was fatally stabbed at his residence in the United States. Local police have arrested the son of Handy's girlfriend in connection with the incident.

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Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is standing trial at Newry Crown Court for historical sexual offences. Jurors were told of a letter sent by Sir Jeffrey expressing regret for pain caused, while the defence argued the correspondence was unrelated to the specific abuse allegations.

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Cumbria Police has published the scheduled locations for its mobile speed camera vans across the county's road network, including the M6. The daily transparency initiative aims to improve road safety and encourage compliance with speed limits at known accident hotspots.

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Multiple drivers have recently faced fines and disqualifications for violating temporary and variable speed limits on the M4 motorway. These prosecutions occur amid an independent review into potentially faulty camera systems that may have issued incorrect penalties before digital signs updated.

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