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Murder/Manslaughter

Suspect in insurance CEO murder to face New York State Court in June

Luigi Mangione's defence team said he now faces the unconstitutional threat of double jeopardy, or being tried twice for the same crime.
Luigi Mangione's defence team said he now faces the unconstitutional threat of double jeopardy, or being tried twice for the same crime.

New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence

Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.  John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS
Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.  John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS

Filipino-American who shot ex-partner in front of children found guilty of murder

Ms Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, worked in an optical clinic and ran a small business designing and selling crystal jewelry and ornaments.
Ms Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, worked in an optical clinic and ran a small business designing and selling crystal jewelry and ornaments.

Man charged over threat to kill US V-P Vance

Shannon Mathre, of Toledo, Ohio, is accused of making a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon, US vice-president J.D. Vance.
Shannon Mathre, of Toledo, Ohio, is accused of making a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon, US vice-president J.D. Vance.

British serial killer 'Suffolk Strangler' gets another life sentence for 1999 murder

FILE PHOTO: Steve Wright, who has been found guilty of murder, is seen in this undated handout file photograph released by Suffolk Police January 14, 2008.  Suffolk Police/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Steve Wright, who has been found guilty of murder, is seen in this undated handout file photograph released by Suffolk Police January 14, 2008.  Suffolk Police/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Top Russian general is shot and rushed to hospital in Moscow 

FILE PHOTO: Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev speaks after the ceremony of signing contracts between the Russian Defence Ministry and commanders of volunteer units participating in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, at an unknown location, in this still image from video released on June 14, 2023. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev speaks after the ceremony of signing contracts between the Russian Defence Ministry and commanders of volunteer units participating in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, at an unknown location, in this still image from video released on June 14, 2023. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns over $1.5m in damages to Malaysia govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Two brothers charged with murder in Johor skeletal remains case

No plea was recorded by the two accused, R. Arasan, 32, and R. Utes, 36.
No plea was recorded by the two accused, R. Arasan, 32, and R. Utes, 36.

Jill Biden’s ex-husband is accused of killing his current wife

William Stevenson, 77, poses for a booking photograph after he was charged with one felony count of murder in the first degree.
William Stevenson, 77, poses for a booking photograph after he was charged with one felony count of murder in the first degree.

Prosecutor whose daughter witnessed Charlie Kirk murder denies conflict of interest

Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander said his daughter’s presence at the shooting did not play any role in his office’s move to seek the death penalty.
Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander said his daughter’s presence at the shooting did not play any role in his office’s move to seek the death penalty.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.