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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results for crime type "Domestic abuse" & area "East Midlands"

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East Midlands

Christian summer camp leader jailed for abuse

A former vet has been given an extended prison sentence totalling 31 years and 10 months for drugging and sexually abusing a group of young boys on a Christian summer camp he was leading. Jon Ruben, 76, from Ruddington in Nottinghamshire, ran the camp at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire, using a position of responsibility in his church community. He laced sweets with sedatives he had purchased online and tricked the children into eating them by encouraging them to take part in what he called ‘the sweet game’. He gave the boys the contaminated sweets and offered a prize to whoever ate them the quickest.
Press Release Domestic abuse Sexual offences East Midlands
East Midlands

New pledge to recognise patterns of domestic abuse as charges in CPS East Midlands continue to increase

All prosecutors in the region will now work under the national VAWG strategy, developed after listening to victims’ experiences, and delivering justice through prosecutions which reflect the full reality of each case of abuse.
Press Release Domestic abuse East Midlands
East Midlands

Bakery worker from Riddings jailed for life for murdering his partner on their first anniversary

A bakery worker from Riddings, near Alfreton in Derbyshire has been jailed for life for the murder of his partner on their first anniversary.Kain Taliby, 31, assaulted and killed Chrissie Everett-Hickson in their home after a night out. The couple argued and, during the row, Tailby grabbed Chrissie…
Press Release Domestic abuse Violent crime East Midlands

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