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Family Pleads for Tougher Sentence in Hospital Lot Shooting Death: “Justice Must Be Served”

St. Johnsbury, VT — In a tearful plea, the family of a man fatally shot in a hospital parking lot is urging a Vermont judge to reconsider the proposed plea deal for the gunman, calling it insufficient for the gravity of the crime. The incident, which culminated in the violent and untimely death last year, has reignited debates over sentencing fairness and victim rights in violent crime cases. The focal point of the family’s outcry …

Busan Court Hands Down Tougher 30-Year Sentence in Grisly Case of Sexual Assault and Murder, Imposes Strict Aftercare Measures

Busan, South Korea – In a significant ruling on Sunday, the Busan High Court increased the prison term for a man convicted of the brutal sexual assault and murder of his girlfriend. Originally sentenced to 25 years, the court extended his incarceration to 30 years after he appealed the initial verdict. The case, which has drawn considerable public attention, involved a man in his 30s who fatally assaulted his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in …

Rising Road Dangers: Las Vegas Sees Spiked Fatalities and Introduces Tougher Measures Against Road Rage

Las Vegas, NV – Tragedy has struck the Las Vegas Valley with a significant uptick in fatal roadway incidents, highlighted by six deaths in just the past week. As the holidays approach, bringing increased traffic, the community has witnessed a disturbing rise in road rage and perilous driving behavior. The city began the week with Las Vegas police addressing two road rage incidents, one resulting in a death on the Strip. Reports of such aggressive …

Plaques Honor Slain Women, Spark Calls for Tougher UK Domestic Homicide Laws

London, UK — In a poignant protest against what they see as lenient sentences for domestic homicides, the advocacy group Killed Women has initiated a memorial campaign. They installed seven blue and black plaques on homes across the UK where women were fatally assaulted by men, aiming to draw attention to the disparities in sentencing for domestic killings. Each plaque bears the name of a victim, the dates of her birth and death, the phrase …

Gun Control Crackdown: Premier Promises Tougher Restrictions After Perth Murders

PERTH, Australia – Following the tragic murders of a mother and daughter in Perth, Australian Prime Minister has promised to implement stricter gun control measures. The devastating incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for action to prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future. The Premier expressed his condolences to the family of the victims and emphasized the need for immediate action to address the issue of gun violence in the country. He …

“Relationships” Are the Most Dangerous Time for Women – Mother of Killed Daughter Warns and Calls for Tougher Sentences

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – A mother’s relentless campaign for justice for women killed by men has intensified, highlighting the dangerous ending of relationships for women. Carole Gould, grieving the loss of her 17-year-old daughter Ellie, killed by an ex-boyfriend, is calling for tougher sentences as the government’s consultation on knife crime progresses. The perpetrator, Thomas Griffiths, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 and-a-half years after brutally attacking Ellie in her …