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Officer in charge of Manchester Arena attack response could face criminal charges

Ch Insp Dale Sexton was cleared of wrongdoing in March but after a review of the evidence the Crown Prosecution Service has been asked to investigate

The Guardian - UK

Brandon Johnson replaces most of Chicago Board of Education

The new board will have a different feel than in past years when consultants, lawyers and bankers filled many of the seven seats. Only one of Johnson’s appointees is a lawyer, and she runs a legal aid organization.

Chicago Sun-Times

Manchester Arena attack police chief could face criminal charges over inquiry evidence

Former chief Inspector Dale Sexton previously claimed he was too busy to ring other emergency services during the attack

The Independent UK

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File passed to CPS over officer’s evidence following Manchester Arena attack

Chief Inspector Dale Sexton was deemed not to have breached professional behaviour or committed a crime earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Former senior GMP officer could face criminal charges after Manchester Arena inquiry evidence

Dale Sexton played a key command role on the night - the police watchdog will now submit evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service

Manchester Evening News

Man who pretended to be Greggs bakery swindled councils out of nearly £200,000

Rais Kayani pleaded guilty previously to a single count of entering into a money laundering arrangement

Manchester Evening News

Fraudster got £35,000 from council by pretending to run a Greggs

They accepted thousands in covid grants despite not running a legitimate business

Liverpool Echo

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Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

Sharlene Bosita’s offending was discovered by chance by colleagues.

The Independent UK

Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect

Duwayne Brooks was there when five or six people attacked and killed Lawrence in south-east London in April 1993.

The Independent UK

Duwayne Brooks says police 'sabotaged' probe into 'sixth man' in Stephen Lawrence murder

Stephen's pal Duwayne insists he could have identified Matthew White – but accuses police of now putting the man in ID parade

Daily Mirror

What we know about Operation Aloft after significant step taken

Merseyside Police's investigation into corruption and building contracts is heavily linked to the city council

Liverpool Echo

CPS says it fixed every lead paint hazard it found this year, but work at some schools hasn’t been completed, records show

Chicago Public Schools records also show long delays at some schools between when lead paint hazards were identified and removed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Migrant crisis reverses decade-long enrollment decline at CPS, top mayoral aide says

To ensure better educational outcomes for the new arrivals, the Johnson administration plans to open an “enrollment center” at Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School in time for the first day of school on Aug. 21.

Chicago Sun-Times

Charges against asylum seeker who went on hunger strike dropped

The refugee family arrived in Greater Manchester last year

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Former Met Police officer jailed for raping woman

Ireland Murdock was sentenced to four years in prison for raping a woman in 2021, the CPS said.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS unveils new process for schools to drop racist namesakes

Chicago Public Schools officials have been working on an updated naming policy for more than two years after a Chicago Sun-Times investigation found 30 schools were named for slaveholders.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson faces first school board pick as its president, Miguel del Valle, announces exit

Del Valle led the school board through multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and protests surrounding the school district’s renewal of its police contract.

The Independent UK

Dozens of women accused of illegal abortions face police investigations

Women who have abortions after legal cut-off are ‘always in desperately vulnerable situations and are victims not criminals,’ prominent doctor warns

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Evening Standard

Ex-CPS chief Nazir Afzal condemns delay over Stephen Lawrence case investigation

The original investigation into the Black teenager’s 1993 murder was hampered by racism and alleged corruption

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s air quality on Tuesday was the world’s worst

Conditions were expected to improve as winds push the mass south overnight into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Those with respiratory issues were warned to stay indoors or wear masks.

Wales Online

Police who tasered man with dementia, 93, who later died could be charged

They also used pepper spray on the man

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer failed to consult watchdog about new role after leaving CPS

Exclusive: Labour leader did not contact Acoba about taking up role at top firm in 2014, it has emerged

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s Urban Prep can stay open as lawsuit fighting its closure continues, appellate court rules

CPS voted last fall to close the all-boys charter school, but a judge Friday put the closure on hold, granting the school a first victory.

Liverpool Echo

Operation Aloft: Evidence file sent to Crown Prosecution Service

Exclusive: Investigation that led to arrest of former city mayor takes significant step

Daily Mirror

Where Stephen Lawrence's murderers are now as new suspect is named

Police have confirmed the name of a sixth alleged attacker in the UK's most notorious racist murder after the Metropolitan Police admitted 'many mistakes' were made in the 1990s investigation

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