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An Old Bailey jury has acquitted Terence Hughes, 53, Colin Kaler, 52, and Stuart Tribelnig, 39, of the manslaughter of Angolan deportee, Jimmy Mubenga, at the end of a 6 week trial. In October 2010, all three men were employed as Detention and Custody Officers by G4S and were tasked…Read more
After a five week trial at Bolton Crown Court, Rebecca Brooks aged 33 , represented by Suzanne Goddard QC, was acquitted of playing a leading role in a web based “party highs” business with a multi -million pound turnover based in Prestwich. The business was fronted by Paula White, a former accountant, who…Read more
Francis Mitchenson was acquitted of murder and of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered after a 4 week trial. Mr Mitchenson stood trial with a co-accused, David Platt. Together they were charged with the murder of a convicted sex offender who had been seriously assaulted and partially…Read more
The Lord Chief Justice, sitting with the full Court of Appeal in Manchester, has dismissed all appeals against sentence and one appeal against conviction for sex offences against a 15-year-old girl. The series of four trials that spanned 2013-14 were led by Neil Usher and Charlotte Holland of Lincoln House…Read more
After a trial lasting six weeks before the Crown Court sitting in Leeds, Paula Nunns was acquitted for her alleged part in a conspiracy to defraud and money laundering case involving in excess of a million pounds. Miss Nunns, together with 6 others, were accused of fraudulent activity and were facing…Read more
The Awards are given to commend outstanding work around the legal world over the past 12 months, recognising excellence in everything from commercial litigation and arbitration to immigration law, insolvency and niche areas. Acquisition International has welcomed nominations for firms throughout the globe, from very small niche practices to large…Read more
Pat Powell, 73, said she felt discriminated against when cabbie John Mycroft, 55, refused to take her and her guide dog Yates home after shopping in Tesco on Exchange Street, Macclesfield, a court heard. Macclesfield Magistrates court heard Mrs Powell approached his taxi at the front of the rank with…Read more