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Crime & Safety · LondonChristopher Brain convicted of rape and four sexual assaults
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found Christopher Brain guilty of rape and four sexual assaults, bringing the total to 22 sexual offences involving 13 women. Victims will be allowed to give impact statements at a sentencing hearing expected to last two days.
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Council & Politics · LambethSt James Group fined £1 million and Lindner Prater £300,000 after Vauxhall window death
A property developer and a façade contractor were fined a total of £1.3 million after a 130 kg window fell from The Corniche in Vauxhall, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in 2018. The court criticised their risk‑assessment processes and ordered each to cover £125,000 in costs.
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Crime & Safety · LondonJury must decide if Ilford passenger’s punch caused TfL worker’s death
At Inner London Crown Court, jurors are tasked with deciding if a single punch by Ayodele Jamgbadi caused the death of 61‑year‑old Elizabeth line employee Jorge Ortega, who fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury at Ilford station two days after the attack.
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