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Grandchildren of last woman executed in UK seek her pardon
National News

Grandchildren of last woman executed in UK seek her pardon

  • Helen ROWE AFP
  • Updated 5 hrs ago

The grandchildren of the last woman to be executed in Britain have called for Ruth Ellis to be pardoned, 70 years after she was sent to the gallows for murdering her "abusive" lover, their lawyers said Wednesday.

Japanese man jailed after rare public accusation of rape
National News

Japanese man jailed after rare public accusation of rape

  • Natsuko FUKUE AFP
  • Updated Oct 22, 2025

A Japanese court handed down an eight-year jail sentence on Tuesday to the father of a woman who publicly accused him of rape, a rare case in the country where many victims stay anonymous.

Jury finds man guilty of 2023 murder at Waffle House in Montgomery
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Jury finds man guilty of 2023 murder at Waffle House in Montgomery

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Sep 15, 2025

A jury has found a man guilty for the murder of another man at a Waffle House on Fulmer Parkway in Montgomery in 2023. 

SABRA Sanctuary reopens domestic abuse shelter, expands to help sex abuse victims
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SABRA Sanctuary reopens domestic abuse shelter, expands to help sex abuse victims

  • Todd Prater
  • Updated Sep 18, 2025

Selma’s domestic violence sanctuary is once again housing domestic abuse victims after being closed for two years.  

Montgomery man wanted for domestic violence, stalking charges
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Montgomery man wanted for domestic violence, stalking charges

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Aug 22, 2025

Montgomery police are seeking a man who is wanted for allegedly stalking and strangling a former partner. 

Fugitive wanted for sexual assault of child believed to be in Montgomery
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Fugitive wanted for sexual assault of child believed to be in Montgomery

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Aug 7, 2025

A fugitive who is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a child is believed to be in the Montgomery area, said an announcement by CrimeStop…

Ivey grants $8,875 to Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary
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Ivey grants $8,875 to Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Aug 5, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $8,875 Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary serving Dallas, Perry and Wilcox counties. 

France steps closer to defining rape as lack of consent
National News

France steps closer to defining rape as lack of consent

  • Alain JOCARD
  • Jun 18, 2025

The bill redefines all sexual assaults -- including rape -– as 'any non-consensual act'

France steps closer to defining rape as lack of consent
National News

France steps closer to defining rape as lack of consent

  • AFP AFP
  • Jun 18, 2025

The French Senate passed a bill late on Wednesday that includes lack of consent in the country's criminal definition of rape, paving the way f…

Male victim breaks 'suffocating' silence on Kosovo war rapes
National News

Male victim breaks 'suffocating' silence on Kosovo war rapes

  • Armend NIMANI
  • Jun 17, 2025

Finally speaking out: Ramadan Nishori, who was raped during Kosovo war

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