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Two boys, now 13 years old, have been sentenced to a minimum of eight years and six months in custody for the murder of a 19-year-old man in Wolverhampton, England. This makes them the youngest people convicted of murder in the UK since the infamous James Bulger case in 1993. The brutal attack involved a machete and left the victim with severe injuries, including a 23-centimeter deep wound that penetrated his lungs and heart. The sentencing has sparked concerns about youth violence and access to knives in the UK.

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is facing sentencing on Tuesday in New York. Prediction markets are indicating a high probability of her avoiding prison time, reflecting the argument for leniency based on her cooperation with prosecutors. However, there are also significant bets on short-term prison sentences, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the case.

Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, predicts that Donald Trump will panic after losing the November 5 presidential election, just three weeks before his New York felony sentencing. Scaramucci’s prediction reflects growing anxieties surrounding Trump’s legal troubles and potential outcomes.

Rep. Elise Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, alleging a conflict of interest due to his daughter’s company’s financial ties to the Harris campaign. The complaint comes after Judge Merchan delayed former President Trump’s sentencing until after the November election, raising concerns about potential bias.

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in the New York business records case has been delayed until after the 2024 presidential election. Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the trial, cited concerns about potential distractions and the need for a fair sentencing hearing. Trump maintains his innocence and claims the case is politically motivated.

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing for the hush money trial has been delayed until after the 2024 presidential election. This decision comes after Trump’s lawyers argued that a sentencing before the election would constitute election interference. Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the trial, agreed to the postponement to avoid any appearance of political influence.

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in the New York v. Trump case has been postponed until after the November presidential election, a decision made by Judge Juan Merchan. The move comes amid Trump’s legal team’s efforts to delay the sentencing, citing concerns about potential election interference. The original sentencing date was set for September 18th.

A man who attacked South Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, with a knife in January has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The attacker, who admitted to wanting to prevent Lee from becoming president, was found guilty of attempted murder and violating election laws. The attack occurred ahead of South Korea’s parliamentary elections, where Lee’s Democratic Party won a significant victory. The court called the attack a serious threat to the country’s democratic principles.

Ralph Nader, the former Green Party presidential nominee, has written a letter to Judge Juan Merchan urging him to sentence former President Donald Trump to prison. Nader argues that Trump represents a threat to democracy and that a prison sentence is necessary to protect the republic.

David Michael Moss, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 death of seven-year-old Bella Rose Desrosiers, will not be eligible for parole for 15 years. The court considered the gravity of the crime, the victim’s vulnerability, and Moss’s mental illness in determining the sentence.