Wednesday court round-up — Dragon Soop, wine, cocaine and McDonald’s
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Albanian burglar who raided homes of Premier League stars jailed
Albanian burglar Emiliano Krosi, 24, who raided the homes of Premier League stars including Raheem Sterling (pictured) in a £1.1million spree has been jailed for nearly 13 years.
Gateshead dad allegedly murdered in home by teens in attack 'organised' by 15-year-old girl
The 15-year-old, a 17-year-old boy and Leandro Lopes deny murdering Gary Belfield and attempting to murder his son, Luke Williams, at their home in Felling
Israeli hostage says food running out in video released by jihadists
Sasha Trufanov, 29, was kidnapped during the October 7 massacre from his hometown of Nir Oz, a kibbutz on the border with Gaza, along with his mother, grandmother and girlfriend.
Trump pick of Fox News host for defense secretary met with worry, bewilderment
Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced and untested on the...
Former St Andrews University lecturer compares ‘tone-policing’ to ‘throwing banana peel’ in racism probe
The university has denied racial discrimination against a black former lecturer.
PC who sexually assaulted six-year-old girl jailed
Dean Dempster admitted sexually assaulting the child along with making indecent child sex images.
Jailed women part of global monkey torture network described as 'depraved, sickening and wicked'
Holly LeGresley, 37, of Kidderminster, and Adriana Orme, 55, of Upton-upon Severn, admitted publishing an obscene article and causing unnecessary suffering to animals
Women jailed over sadistic monkey torture videos
The judge describes Holly Le Gresley and Adriana Orme's actions as "abhorrent and sadistic".
Two women jailed after being part of 'sickening and sadistic' monkey torture network
Two women - who were part of a "utterly horrifying" global network of torturing monkeys - have been jailed.
Horrifying new Charles Manson bombshell revealed in prison call
In the newly released audio Manson claimed that he had 'left some dead people in Mexico.'
Wicked GMP officer switched off bodycam on 999 call then subjected girl to depraved sexual assault
During a raid on the home of Dean Dempster, police found a safe hidden in a wardrobe containing phones, four pairs of folded children's knickers and shredded underwear in a bag
Essex Boys gangland killer could soon be freed
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Steele, 81, was jailed for life in 1998 for the triple execution of three men in Rettendon, Essex.
Schoolgirl 'organised dad's horror stabbing then watched attack unfold from behind window'
Gary Belfield, 40, died after being stabbed 11 times when two masked raiders entered his living room, and his son Luke Williams, 21, also suffered multiple wounds
Trump's defense choice stuns Pentagon and raises questions about Fox News host's experience
Hegseth, a staunch conservative who embraces Trump's “America First” policies, has pushed for making the military more lethal. During an interview on “The Shawn Ryan Show” podcast, he said allowing women to serve in combat hurts that effort.
Police officer sexually assaulted girl after turning off bodycam on 999 call
A raid on the home of Dean Dempster, found a safe hidden in a wardrobe containing phones, four pairs of folded children's knickers and shredded underwear in a bag.
British soldier Daniel Khalife, 23, 'thought he was James Bond'
The 23-year-old pleaded guilty this week to escaping HMP Wandsworth by clinging to the underside of a food lorry, triggering a nationwide manhunt.
Bus driver has fractured ribs, eye injuries after Auckland assault
The president of the Tramways Union says a bus driver suffered fractured ribs and injuries to his eye after an assault in Auckland at the weekend.
Harris aide reveals REAL reason why Joe Rogan interview never happened
A Democrat admits the real reason Kamala Harris never sat down with Joe Rogan. Donald Trump's appearance on the show was a huge hit and has been credited for his ability to win young voters.
Scores of Tayside and Fife bus drivers feel unsafe at work – but say abuse ‘just part of the job’
One driver said: "I’ve been threatened with being stabbed multiple times."
Trump's 'anti-woke' defence pick surprises Washington - here's why
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.
Electrician loses licence after builder fatally shocked
Stephen Burton had already been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay $150,000 reparation. A Nelson electrician has had his licence suspended for two years for "grossly negligent" work...
Stolen valour 'war hero', 61, who posed at Remembrance is exposed
Mick Carling, 61, placed himself at the heart of commemorations in Malton, North Yorks, in full military regalia - with medals pinned to his chest that he had no right to wear.
Tech consultant testifies that 'bad joke' led to deadly clash with Cash App founder Bob Lee
The tech consultant charged in Cash App founder Bob Lee 's stabbing death testified in his own defense Wednesday that he made a “bad joke” to try to put an end to a late night of drinking and doing drugs, and the famous entrepreneur suddenly attacked him. In his first public statements about the events leading to Lee's death, Nima Momeni said that he joked to Lee that he might want to spend his final night in San Francisco with family rather than trying to find a strip club. Momeni said Lee pulled out a knife and attacked him, forcing him to defend himself.
Long Eaton man with five stone lump NHS won't remove was 'waiting for God' after fall
Alan Bromyard was told the removal of the growth on his stomach classes as cosmetic surgery and therefore can't be funded through the NHS
Jordaan’s late bid to halt arrest was flawed – NPA
Beleaguered Safa president Danny Jordaan’s 11th hour attempt to halt his arrest and prosecution failed because it had flaws.
Bus drivers in Scotland face 'staggering' levels of abuse at work as SNP Government urged to help
The death of a bus driver in Elgin has prompted a trade union to demand the Scottish Government introduces stronger legal protections to protect staff.
Trae Rodney scores big with GraceKennedy Foundation $300,000 scholarship
On Wednesday, November 6, Trae Rodney was selected as a Rafael Diaz Merit Scholar by the GraceKennedy Foundation and awarded a $300,000 scholarship that is renewable each year until his course of study is completed. He is required to maintains the...
Mother’s sacrifice inspires UTech’s valedictorian to academic success
Jerome Garwood, First Class Honours graduand of the Faculty of the Built Environment, is one of two valedictorians who will represent the University of Technology, Jamaica’s graduating class of 2024. With a remarkable grade point average (GPA) of...
Trump’s defence choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
Trump's nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary raises concerns over his lack of experience.
'Tables have turned' in Prince Harry feud as two senior royals won't back down
A royal expert has claimed that the 'tables have turned' in Harry's ongoing frosty relationship with his royal relatives - with two senior royals reportedly refusing to budge and make peace
Angus paedophile collected sick child images ‘like Panini stickers’
A sheriff compared Grant Ross to a stamp collector for the way he downloaded and stored images of infants being sexually abused.
'It's a genuine tragedy to find you sitting in a criminal court... but your brought it upon yourself'
Colin Brown has been jailed
Abuse alleged at homes
A proposed class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government says Indigenous people removed from their communities and placed in group homes beginning in the 1950s suffered physical, sexual and psychological abuse that "was commonplace, condoned and, arguably, encouraged."
The King celebrates his birthday today. Brian Hoey on his birthdays
As the King celebrates his birthday on November 14 alongside Queen Camilla, will he perhaps reflect on what might have been. It could just as easily ave been Diana as his queen
Pair jailed for ‘vicious’ assault on workers at Perth chip shop
Ewan Grant and Tyler Cheape left one victim lying unconscious in a doorway. Another had his head slammed against a pizza oven.
Conor McGregor says 'my life is on the line' amid rape allegations
Mr McGregor and his friend James Lawrence have both been sued for damages by hairdresser Nikita Hand, 35, from Drimnagh, Dublin, who alleged they both raped her
He appeared to be a 'caring family man' before a Tesco car park incident revealed all
Jakub Rembowski appeared to be a "caring family man" who was at the heart of his church community
Rare WWI-era teddy bear that comforted boy could sell for £1,200
The 116-year-old bear was first gifted to a boy in Birmingham for Christmas in 1908, but got a makeover in 1915 when the boy's father was called up.
Motorist blacked out and flipped van at busy Fife roundabout
Members of the public had to smash Daniel Durie's windscreen to rescue him after he ploughed into queueing traffic.
YouTube troll Johnny Somali to face trial in South Korea
South Korean prosecutors have indicted influencer-troll Johnny Somali after he caused a 'commotion' in a grocery store. 
American man had only arrived in Ireland to meet son before violent death at exclusive Ballyfin hotel
A US tourist has been arrested in connection with the violent death of his father at one of the nation’s most exclusive five-star hotels.
Pensioner, 90, leaves woman with life-changing injuries in car crash
Malcolm Lomas, 90, from Cheltenham, was driving home from Cornwall with a front seat passenger when he diverted to Ashley Heath to see a 106-year-old family friend on April 30 last year.
My 11-year-old walked less than a mile away from home. I was arrested and charged with reckless conduct.
A free-range parent was shocked when she was charged with "reckless conduct." She's been asked to put a tracker on her son's phone, which she refused.
Danny Jordaan’s late bid to halt arrest was flawed: NPA
Beleaguered Safa president Danny Jordaan’s 11th-hour attempt to halt his arrest and prosecution failed because it had flaws, says the National Prosecuting Authority.
The 20-year-old Derby man who has just been jailed for his seventh knife crime
De-ontae Freeman has missed the last three Christmases. He'll miss the next one too
'I met Curtis Warren in Strangeways - these are the two words I'd use to describe him'
The only drug dealer to ever appear on the Sunday Times Rich List, Warren was released from prison in November 2022
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