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Father charged with attempted first-degree murder after 2-year-old left with spinal fracture
Garner police charge father with attempted first-degree murder after 2-year-old hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Knewz
· Jul 9, 2026
Dad convicted of murdering four-week-old son after ‘moment of pure violence’ fueled by eight-and-a-half pints of alcohol
In a disturbing incident, a father has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old son after inflicting fatal injuries on him. 39-year-old Tony Bartlett shook his son, Atticus, at the family home in Chard, and a trial at Bristol Crown Court described the attack as a moment of “pure violence.” The incident occurred on July 16,...
The Malta Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
Man charged with sexual assault of five-year old girl in homeless shelter
A 51-year-old man from Msida appeared in court charged with the corruption and sexual assault of a five-year-old girl.Ruben Schembri, an gaming employee, was arraigned on Friday after the mother of the five-year-old filed a police report.The woman, who is currently homeless and residing at the YMCA shelter in Msida, told police that she had discovered a video on her mobile phone allegedly showing Schembri touching her daughter's genitals.It is understood that the girl's sibling was playing with their mother's mobile phone at the time of the assault when they accidentally recorded the incident.Schembri pleaded not guilty to the charges.No request for bail was made, and he was remanded in custody.Legal aid lawyer Victor Bugeja appeared for the accused.AG lawyer Mireya Borg and Inspector Ryan Vella prosecuted.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Fatal shooting near Acre follows reported threats around major crime case
Media reports said the victim was the father of a state witness in a major organized crime case, though authorities have not confirmed the alleged connection.
KTLA 5
· Jul 7, 2026
Murder case against singer D4vd moves forward as judge sets July 21 hearing
The murder case involving singer D4vd will move forward toward a preliminary hearing date later this month after the 21-year-old appeared at a brief status hearing in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. Annie Rose Ramos reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
CBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Sentencing begins for Burlington, Ont., couple guilty of murdering boy, torturing brother today
In May, Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber of Burlington, Ont., were found guilty of murdering a boy in their care, and assaulting and confining his younger brother. Today, their sentencing hearing begins in Milton, and it's possible the court will hear victim impact statements.
Daily Mail
· Jun 24, 2026
Monstrous boyfriend bludgeoned my daughter, 25, to death. Just two years later there's a very real possibility he could be back on the streets. How is this justice?
Monstrous boyfriend bludgeoned my daughter, 25, to death. Just two years later there's a very real possibility he could be back on the streets. How is this justice?
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Related coverage for "Father charged with attempted first-degree murder after 2-year-old left with spinal fracture": Knewz — Dad convicted of murdering four-week-old son after ‘moment of pure violence’ fueled by eight-and-a-half pints of alcohol. The Malta Independent — Man charged with sexual assault of five-year old girl in homeless shelter. The Jerusalem Post — Fatal shooting near Acre follows reported threats around major crime case. KTLA 5 — Murder case against singer D4vd moves forward as judge sets July 21 hearing. CBC News — Sentencing begins for Burlington, Ont., couple guilty of murdering boy, torturing brother today. Daily Mail — Monstrous boyfriend bludgeoned my daughter, 25, to death. Just two years later there's a very real possibility he could be back on the streets. How is this justice?