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New Zealand Mother Sentenced to Life for Murdering Children Found in Suitcases Years Later
Nov 26, 2025 10:56 am CST
Hakyung Lee has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum 17-year term for murdering her two children, whose remains were discovered in suitcases years after their deaths. Despite mental illness claims, the New Zealand court ruled her actions deliberate, ordering her to begin her sentence in a psychiatric facility before returning to prison once deemed well enough.
Kerala School Teacher Sentenced to Life for Raping 10-Year-Old Student: Justice Served in Landmark POCSO Case
Nov 15, 2025 07:49 pm CST
A 48-year-old school teacher and BJP activist in Kerala received life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The Thalassery Fast Track Special Court convicted him under multiple sections of the POCSO Act and IPC after a thorough investigation that examined 42 witnesses and 91 documents. The case highlights Kerala's commitment to protecting child rights through strict enforcement of child protection laws.
Chinese National Sentenced to Life in UK for Extensive Sexual Crimes: "Most Prolific Sex Offender"
Nov 15, 2025 03:03 am CST
A Chinese national, Chao Xu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the UK after pleading guilty to 24 sexual offenses committed over three years. British police described him as "one of the most prolific sex offenders of all time," as he drugged and assaulted victims while recording his crimes with hidden cameras. With seven identified victims and potentially hundreds more, Xu must serve a minimum of 14 years according to the Woolwich Crown Court ruling.
Bombay High Court Rejects Death Penalty Plea in Pallavi Purkayastha Murder Case
Nov 10, 2025 09:30 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has dismissed petitions seeking death penalty for security guard Sajjad Pathan, who was convicted of murdering lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha in 2012. The court upheld the life imprisonment sentence, rejecting both the enhancement plea filed by the victim's father and Maharashtra government, as well as Pathan's appeal challenging his conviction. The case gained notoriety when Pathan absconded during parole in 2016 before being recaptured in 2017.
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to HIV-Positive Prisoner After 15 Years: Appeal Pending Against Murder Conviction
Nov 08, 2025 01:40 am CST
The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to a man serving life imprisonment for murder who has been incarcerated for nearly 15 years while suffering from HIV. With good conduct reports and a pending appeal scheduled for next March, the court has suspended his sentence and imposed reporting requirements while acknowledging the remote possibility of an immediate appeal hearing.
'Serial Rapist' Gets Life Sentence For Assaulting Minor Girl In UP
Sep 25, 2025 12:21 am CST
A special court in Bahraich on Wednesday sentenced a 32-year-old man to life imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl, officials said.
Convicted Trump Assassination Plotter Ryan Routh Tries To Stab Himself In Court
Sep 24, 2025 08:51 pm CST
Ryan Routh, convicted of plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen in court.
Man Found Guilty Of Attempting To Assassinate Trump At Florida Golf Course
Sep 24, 2025 02:54 am CST
A man found lurking with a gun near Donald Trump's Florida golf course last year was found guilty Tuesday of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, Fox News reported.
Supreme Court Cancels Chhota Rajan's Bail In 2001 Murder Case
Sep 17, 2025 11:51 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of gangster Chhota Rajan, which was granted to him by the Bombay High Court in October 2024 in the 2001 murder of Jaya Shetty.
Uttar Pradesh Orders 'Life Imprisonment' For Stray Dogs Who Bite Humans Twice
Sep 16, 2025 07:58 pm CST
In an unprecedented order, the state government has said dogs that bite a human without provocation once will be kept at an animal centre for 10 days and those that repeat the act will be kept there for the rest of their life.