Woman who alleged gang rape in Cyprus was failed by police, judges rule
The woman took her case to the European Court of Human Rights over the way it was handled.
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Cyprus failed to effectively probe British teen's rape claims, Europe's top human rights court says
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus’ law enforcement authorities failed to live up to their obligation to thoroughly and effectively investigate a British teenager’s claims ...ABC News - 1h -
Kenyan Police Officer Deployed to Tackle Gangs in Haiti Killed
The officer’s death appeared to be the first among the Kenyan forces that were sent to Haiti last year as part of an international effort to subdue gang violence.The New York Times - 3d -
Trans woman charged with rape dies before court date
Maddison Wilson had been due to attend a plea hearing at Southampton Crown Court.BBC News - 1d -
Mass casualty attack on police officers thwarted with alleged suspect's arrest
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Woman drugged, defrauded elderly men in romance scam, officials allege
Aurora Phelps is being accused of drugging several elderly men and stealing their financial information, according to court records. The woman is being linked to at least two deaths and one ...CBS News - 2d -
Ohio woman alleging "reverse discrimination" in Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a woman who claims she was a victim of reverse discrimination. The key question for the court is whether someone who is not a member of a minority ...CBS News - 14h -
Kenyan police officer sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs is killed in fighting
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Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking
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Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case
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