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Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-PM Hasina to Decade in Prison, UK MP Niece Also Convicted in Land Scandal

A special anti-corruption court in Dhaka has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years imprisonment and her British lawmaker niece to four years over illicit land allocations in a flagship housing project. The ruling intensifies the political turbulence ahead of crucial elections.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Ex-IRS Agent Convicted in Elaborate Double Murder Plot Involving Family Au Pair

A Virginia jury has found former federal agent Brendan Banfield guilty of orchestrating the murders of his wife and an innocent man, a scheme prosecutors say was designed to frame the victim and allow Banfield to continue an affair with the family's live-in nanny.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Illinois Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Hammer Murders of Mother, Family Dog; Court Orders Mental Health Treatment

Cody Sales of Plattville was found guilty but mentally ill for the 2025 killings. A Kendall County judge imposed consecutive sentences for first-degree murder and aggravated animal cruelty, mandating psychiatric care during his incarceration.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Ohio Man, 83, Gets Life Sentence for Murder of Uber Driver in Tragic Case of Mistaken Identity Fueled by Scam

An elderly Ohio man, ensnared in a phone scam, fatally shot an Uber driver he wrongly believed was part of the plot. The case highlights the deadly consequences of fraud and mistaken perception.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Virginia Man Found Guilty in Premeditated Double Murder Plot Involving Family Au Pair

A Fairfax County jury has convicted Brendan Banfield on two counts of aggravated murder for orchestrating the deaths of his wife and another man in a complex scheme with the family's live-in nanny.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Texas Teen Sentenced to 40 Years for Fatal Shooting of Sonic Manager in Counterfeit Bill Dispute

Adiah Roberson, 19, receives maximum sentence after pleading no contest to the 2024 murder of Daniel Shrewsbury, who was shot after confronting her over suspected fake currency at a San Antonio drive-in.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Pennsylvania Man Receives Life Sentence for Double Homicide Following Argument Over Dinner

A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to murdering his estranged wife and her aunt during a domestic dispute that escalated from a trivial disagreement.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Iowa Federal Judge Robert Pratt, Known for Landmark Rulings and Controversial Comments, Dies at 78

U.S. District Judge Robert W. Pratt, who served Iowa's Southern District for over 26 years, passed away Wednesday following cardiac arrest. His tenure was marked by significant legal decisions, civic engagement, and a notable public rebuke of former President Donald Trump.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Florida Jury Spares Life of 76-Year-Old Convicted in 1998 Kidnap-Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl

Harrel Braddy, convicted of kidnapping a mother and daughter from their home and leaving the child to die in the Everglades, has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury declined to reinstate the death penalty.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK Court Convicts Russian Captain in Fatal North Sea Collision That Claimed Filipino Sailor's Life

A Russian cargo ship captain has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after his vessel collided with an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea, resulting in a fiery blaze and the death of a Filipino crew member whose body was never recovered.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Bangladesh Court Convicts Exiled Former PM Hasina, British MP Niece in Land Grab Case

A Dhaka court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years on corruption charges, amid a political crackdown ahead of February elections.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Former Chinese Justice Minister Tang Yijun Receives Life Sentence for Bribery

A Beijing court has sentenced ex-Justice Minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment on bribery charges, state media reported Monday, marking one of the highest-profile convictions in China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

Feb 2, 2026

World

China Executes Four in Cross-Border Crackdown on Multi-Billion Dollar Myanmar Scam Syndicate

Chinese authorities have executed four individuals convicted of leading a massive online fraud and gambling ring based in Myanmar, linked to over $4 billion in illicit proceeds and the deaths of six Chinese nationals. The move is part of a widening crackdown on cross-border criminal networks targeting Chinese citizens.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Iranian Protester Erfan Soltani Freed on Bail Amid Global Scrutiny Over Death Sentence Reports

Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian detained during recent anti-government protests and reportedly facing execution, has been released on bail. His case became an international flashpoint, highlighting tensions over Tehran's crackdown and U.S. threats.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Lawsuit Alleges Elite Brooklyn School Ignored Warnings About Predatory Teacher

Two teens have filed a federal lawsuit against Saint Ann's School, claiming administrators failed to act on multiple red flags about a former teacher who coerced nude photos from them and later threatened to distribute the images.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Two Years After Sonya Massey's Killing, Former Deputy Sean Grayson Serves 20-Year Sentence

Nearly two years after the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her Springfield home, former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson is serving a 20-year prison sentence for second-degree murder. The case, which drew national attention and a statement from President Biden, highlighted issues of police conduct and accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Former Illinois Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson receives maximum sentence for second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black mother who had called 911 for help.

Jan 30, 2026