Belfast Man Accused of Stamping on Pregnant Teen’s Head

Belfast Man Accused of Stamping on Pregnant Teen’s Head

Owen Johnston, 20, is accused of attacking a pregnant teenager in Belfast, allegedly stamping on her head on Valentine’s Day. Belfast Man Accused of Stamping on Pregnant Teen’s Head A man from north Belfast may have stamped on a pregnant teen’s head, the High Court heard. Prosecutors said Owen Johnston, age 20, attacked her. He…

Five Men Accused of Waterboarding and Branding Man with Cattle Iron

Five Men Accused of Waterboarding and Branding Man with Cattle Iron

Five men are in court accused of waterboarding, branding, and threatening a man in West Dublin in a brutal assault. Five Men Accused of Waterboarding and Branding Man with Cattle Iron Five Men Accused of Waterboarding and Branding Man with Cattle Iron Five men are in court accused of waterboarding, branding, and threatening a man…

New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Blackmail, Kidnap, and Imprisonment

New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Blackmail, Kidnap, and Imprisonment

Judges get new rules for sentencing blackmail, kidnap, and false imprisonment, starting April 1, 2025 in England and Wales. New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Blackmail, Kidnap, and Imprisonment New rules exist for sentencing certain crimes: blackmail, kidnap, and false imprisonment. The Sentencing Council created these guidelines to help judges sentence fairly. One guideline covers blackmail.…