Teenagers unfairly jailed over chat messages, says MP Lucy Powell
Synopsis by BBC Aug 01 22
Labour's Lucy Powell writes to the justice secretary over "flawed" conspiracy charges.Read full article 
BBC: Teenagers unfairly jailed over chat messages, says MP Lucy Powell
Story Details
| Last Updated | Aug 01 22 |
| Total Articles | 2 |
Main Topics
More news on this subject
Previous
FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...
apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-fbi-investiagation-58188d524035c756872603055f309c78
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Maryland school shooting averted after teen arrested: police: Police say a story the teen wrote depicting a mass shooting was not fictional and was a violent ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68858405
Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress: Dunn has heavily out-raised his opponents for a district in suburban Maryland.
axios.com/2024/04/19/nancy-pelosi-jan-6-harry-dunn-congress
Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/buttigieg-airline-complaints.html
Maryland high school student arrested after authorities discovered a 129-page document detailing school shooting plan, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/maryland-student-school-shooting-threat/
The Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed but it's still mostly intact underwater: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hopes to have the shipping channel open again next ...
qz.com/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-underwater-intact-1851405298
Third body is recovered at Baltimore bridge collapse site: Authorities announced Friday evening that salvage divers recovered a third body from the water ...
scrippsnews.com/stories/a-3rd-body-is-found-at-baltimore-bridge-collapse-site/
Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
US legislators propose American Privacy Rights Act - and it looks quite good: After two decades of calls for national protections, something may actually happen
theregister.com/2024/04/09/us_federal_privacy_law_apra/
Quick Glance: Comprehensive Plan to Expand Online Privacy Protections Revealed
- A new proposal grants consumers extensive rights to control how tech companies use their personal data for the first time.
- The American Privacy Rights Act would establish national standards for data collection, use, and transfer, allowing users to opt out of targeted advertising.
- The agreement would preempt state privacy laws and enable consumers to sue companies violating the regulations.
- Despite key lawmaker support, the bill's fate in Congress remains uncertain as elections approach, and time for legislative action dwindles.
Baltimore bridge collapse highlights outdated safety standards, experts say: Engineers say the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge shows how U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/18/baltimore-bridge-safety-standards/
Striking sonar images show collapsed Baltimore bridge underwater: The Army Corps of Engineers hopes to reopen the shipping channel by May.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/striking-sonar-images-show-collapsed-baltimore-bridge-underwater/story
Buttigieg says Trump should show solidarity with immigrants killed on Baltimore bridge
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4580677-buttigieg-says-trump-should-show-solidarity-with-immigrants-killed-on-baltimore-bridge/
The great American transport crisis tells us something: From the Baltimore bridge collapse to chaos at Boeing, what look like discrete problems are in fact part ...
ft.com/content/387717ad-5d65-4ecb-ab02-ffbb787ae53e
Cardin to introduce bill to pay for Baltimore bridge: Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) announced Tuesday that he will introduce a bill to ensure the federal government ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582576-cardin-to-introduce-bill-to-pay-for-baltimore-bridge/
Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river: Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68708674
Quick Glance: Braving the Rain: White House Easter Egg Display
- Unexpected incident with a saw blade in the parking lot.
- Pursuit of suspect by mounted police.
- Unique sale featuring celebrity clothing.
- Former addict shares insights on decriminalization.
Buttigieg says there will be ‘more’ federal funding for Baltimore Bridge collapse
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4566080-buttigieg-says-more-federal-funding-for-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse: Inside a Baltimore cruise terminal last week, dozens of military personnel were spread out ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4601227-military-response-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
Murphy backs Alsobrooks in Maryland Democratic Senate primary: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) endorsed Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary on ...
trib.al/ZGwM8QQ
Larry Hogan: ‘I still don’t have any burning desire to be a senator’: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), candidate for the state’s U.S. Senate seat ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4579911-larry-hogan-i-still-dont-have-any-burning-desire-to-be-a-senator/
Baltimore bridge collapse could wipe out emergency federal highway fund: Maryland may jump ahead of states that have waited a decade for emergency highway ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/11/baltimore-bridge-collapse-highways/
Maryland teen accused of threatening school shooting after 'memoir' raises alarms
abcnews.go.com/US/maryland-teen-accused-threatening-school-shooting-after-memoir/story
US-Japan summit: What defense shakeup will involve and why: The United States says next week's summit between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister ...
reuters.com/world/what-us-japan-defense-shakeup-will-involve-why-2024-04-05/
What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Mary and George: Did King James I really enjoy decadent gay orgies? And did Sir Francis Bacon’s nose really fall off? We sift ...
slate.com/culture/2024/04/mary-and-george-starz-julianne-moore-true-story.html
Quick Glance: Nicholas Galitzine Is Revitalizing Rom-Coms with Joyful Performances
- The Starz series 'Mary & George' portrays power struggles and seduction in the English court, as Mary manipulates George to pursue King James I.
- Galitzine discusses working with Julianne Moore, the toxicity in their characters' relationship, and the tender love story between George and James.
- He emphasizes the significance of the pearl earring, expresses humility, excitement for projects, and the resurgence of rom-coms.
- The series consists of 7 episodes, showcasing character dynamics, lavish sets, and costumes.
Democrats push back against proposal to rename Dulles airport for Trump: Democrats are riled at a GOP proposal to rename Dulles International ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/02/dulles-airport-renaming-proposal-trump-democrats-response/
Quick Glance: Proposal to Rename D.C.'s Dulles Airport after Trump Faces Opposition
- A group of Republican lawmakers, led by a member of the GOP leadership, is preparing to introduce legislation to rename Washington Dulles International Airport in D.C. after former President Trump.
- The expected resistance from House Democrats could pose a challenge given the Republicans' narrow majority.
- The initiative spearheaded by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) has garnered support from several of his colleagues.
- If Donald Trump were to return to the White House, his close allies aim to significantly alter governmental interpretations of Civil Rights-era laws to emphasize 'anti-white racism' over discrimination against people of color.
Orioles bats explode to back Grayson Rodriguez in 11-3 win over Twins: An Orioles lineup with six homegrown players produced 11 runs on 15 hits as all nine ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/16/orioles-twins-grayson-rodriguez/
Opinion | Will MAGA Republicans Block Baltimore’s Rebuilding?: In Congress, rebuilding the Key Bridge could be the next Ukraine funding debate.
nytimes.com/2024/04/01/opinion/baltimore-bridge-republicans.html
What's on the line for Biden in Baltimore: Biden gets to tout his credentials as the president who turned on the spigot of infrastructure funding ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/05/biden-baltimore-bridge-collapse-00150742
Latino immigrant workers died on the Baltimore bridge. More will likely rebuild it
cnn.com/2024/04/04/business/immigrant-workers-baltimore-bridge/
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern United States: The earthquake was felt from Boston, down to New York, and then to Baltimore, according to U.S ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/05/earthquake-strikes-new-york-new-jersey-region.html
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
More than 20 years later, families of the Columbia crew carry on their loved ones’ legacies
cnn.com/2024/04/12/world/nasa-columbia-shuttle-crew-families-scn/
Key Bridge collapse will reduce monthly US coal exports by one-third: EIA: The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reduced its forecast for U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4585322-key-bridge-collapse-will-reduce-monthly-u-s-coal-exports-by-one-third-eia/
Trone tops Alsobrooks by double digits in Maryland Democratic Senate primary race: Survey
trib.al/ZSZfY7K
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler wants to rename Washington, D.C.-area airport after Donald Trump
post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2024/04/04/trump-reschenthaler-dulles-airport-fetterman-pac-casey-overdraft-fees/stories/202404040061
Baltimore mayor faces racist attacks after bridge collapse: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been the target of racist attacks following last week's Key Bridge ...
npr.org/2024/04/04/1242294070/baltimore-key-bridge-mayor-brandon-scott-racist-attacks
Player just misses $1.13 billion Powerball prize — but still wins big in Maryland
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287378395.html
Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
- A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.
- Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.
- As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.
- The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
Underwater drone uses AI to study coral reef bleaching: An underwater drone is using AI to help survey the Great Barrier Reef as a widespread mass coral ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-underwater-drone-uses-ai-to-study-coral-reef-bleaching/
Fani Willis Runs Out of Time as She Faces Fresh Legal Action: Fani WIllis has been accused of illegally recording a conversation with one of the Georgia election ...
newsweek.com/fani-willis-runs-out-time-she-faces-fresh-legal-action-1887799
Baltimore Shipping Channel Will Partially Reopen By End of April: The Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen the channel at full capacity by late May ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/us/baltimore-shipping-channel-reopen.html
King Charles appears in public at Easter Sunday church service: The King, who is being treated for cancer, smiled and shook people's hands after the Windsor ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68700415
Quick Glance: Archbishop of Canterbury Addresses Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle in Easter Sermon
- During his Easter Sunday sermon, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby discussed the struggles of King Charles and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, as they battle cancer.
- Both royals chose to share their cancer diagnoses publicly to support others facing similar challenges.
- King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis after a treatment for an enlarged prostate, while Princess Kate announced she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
- Archbishop Welby condemned conspiracy theories surrounding Kate's absence, emphasizing the need for privacy and compassion during difficult times.
Biden visits Baltimore to survey bridge collapse, recovery: Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/05/election-2024-campaign-updates-2/
Maryland faith, civil rights leaders to Cardin: Lift the Cuban embargo: A coalition of Maryland civil rights, religious and political leaders is calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4569992-maryland-cardin-cuban-embargo/
Workers on Baltimore bridge had little warning before collapse: The deaths of 6 men have raised questions about whether the construction company took proper ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/workers-on-baltimore-bridge-had-little-warning-before-collapse.html
Officials plan to partially reopen Baltimore port affected by bridge collapse by end of April
axios.com/2024/04/05/baltimore-port-reopen-plan-us-army-corps
Salvage crews start removing containers from ship that collapsed Baltimore’s Key Bridge
independent.co.uk/news/baltimore-key-joe-biden-dali-army-corps-of-engineers-b2524892.html
Cargo ship loses propulsion near New York's Verrazzano Bridge: report: New York avoided catastrophe after a container ship lost propulsion near the Verrazzano ...
businessinsider.com/cargo-ship-loses-power-new-york-verrazzano-bridge-2024-4
Paid articlePaid
Hogan edges past Alsobrooks, Trone in Maryland Senate race: Poll: Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is edging past Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4569564-hogan-edges-past-alsobrooks-trone-maryland-senate-race-poll/
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Should Get New US Sanctions: US Senators: A bipartisan group of US senators urged President Joe Biden to punish Venezuela’s Nicolas ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/senators-urge-us-to-reimpose-sanctions-on-venezuela-s-maduro
Paid articlePaid
U.S. immigration hypocrisy shown in Baltimore bridge disaster: The immigrant workers who died on the Baltimore bridge show that Latin America really is sending ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-03/americas-immigration-hypocrisy-baltimore-bridge-disaster
Baltimore bridge salvage: 'This is a game of Jenga you don't want to lose': Divers are operating with near-zero visibility in a salvage mission where one wrong ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68737583
King Charles has this one regret on how he raised Prince Harry: expert: King Charles reportedly regrets not being strict enough with Prince Harry and Prince ...
nypost.com/2024/04/01/entertainment/king-charles-has-this-one-regret-on-how-he-raised-prince-harry-william-expert/
Thai court accepts case to dissolve opposition party: Thailand's Constitutional Court on April 3 accepted a case seeking the dissolution of the opposition Move ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-thai-court-accepts-case-to-dissolve-opposition-party/
Baltimore Sun high school Athletes of the Week (April 1-7): Gilman’s Jay Wilkerson and Manchester Valley’s Alex Carroll
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/08/high-school-athletes-of-the-week-52/
Start your week smart: Pope at Easter Mass, bridge recovery, AT&T data leak, no Ukrainian election, Indianapolis shooting
cnn.com/2024/03/31/us/5-things-march-31-trnd/
Baltimore’s economy has been humming. Then a bridge collapsed: The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week claiming the lives of construction ...
cnn.com/2024/04/02/economy/baltimores-regional-economy-francis-scott-key-bridge/
Paid articlePaid
Baltimore Drive-By: The Bridge, the City, and Infrastructural Racism: As we remember those who lost their lives in the bridge disaster, let's not forget the ...
commondreams.org/opinion/baltimore-infrastructure
UMBC agrees to $4.14M settlement in abuse case involving former swim coach: The University of Maryland at Baltimore County (UMBC) has agreed to pay up to $4 ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4573524-umbc-agrees-to-4-14m-settlement-in-abuse-case-involving-former-swim-coach/
Opinion | Democrats Will Probably Lose the Senate: Opportunities abound for Republicans, who are defending only 11 seats this November.
wsj.com/articles/democrats-will-probably-lose-the-senate-2024-elections-6f874e45
Larry Hogan can overcome the odds again in deep blue Maryland | GUEST COMMENTARY: Despite the challenges to Hogan’s candidacy, Democrats underestimate the former ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/03/larry-hogan-can-overcome-the-odds/
USA: Voters in Florida may decide on abortion rights: Supporters of abortion rights are trying to put abortion rights to a vote in November ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/usa-waehler-in-florida-duerfen-ueber-abtreibungsrecht-entscheiden_aid-109935163
Baltimore's first Black mayor and the city were scrutinized nationally after bridge collapse.
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/17/baltimore-bridge-collapse-brings-hate-to-citys-first-black-mayor/73341512007/
17-year-old shot near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Monday night dies: A 17-year-old boy shot near the Inner Harbor in Baltimore on Monday night was later declared ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/01/17-year-old-shot-to-death-near-inner-harbor/
Maryland legislators pass juvenile justice bill, expand charges for children under 13
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/05/maryland-legislators-juvenile-justice-bill-charges-children/
Over 30,000 daily trips rerouted as Key Bridge closure alters Baltimore traffic: Some 30,000 vehicles now need a new daily route as the loss of the Key Bridge ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/01/key-bridge-collapse-traffic-rerouted/
Baltimore bridge wreckage sinking into riverbed as lightning delays salvage operations
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/baltimore-bridge-wreckage-sinking-into-riverbed-as-lightning-delays-salvage-operations.html
Maryland Senate leaders fast-track legislation on economic aid to employees, businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/02/maryland-senate-employees-businesses-key-bridge-collapse/
David Trone bows out of Senate debate in Dundalk due to hospitalization: David Trone, the Maryland Congressman seeking to succeed U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/07/david-trone-hospitalized-senate-debate/
Columbia Association hires Shawn MacInnes of Massachusetts as new president and CEO
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/19/columbia-association-hires-macinnes-as-new-ceo/
Angela Alsobrooks pivots to Key Bridge-focused town hall after an ill David Trone withdraws from US Senate debate
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/07/angela-alsobrooks-key-bridge-town-hall-senate/
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Highlights Latino Immigrants' Crucial, Yet Risky Role in the Job Force
inc.com/araceli-crescencio/baltimore-bridge-collapse-highlights-latino-immigrants-crucial-risky-role-job-force.html
Woodberry cannabis warehouse catches fire, Baltimore City Fire Department says: A small fire broke out at a cannabis warehouse in North Baltimore early Sunday ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/07/cannabis-warehouse-fire/
Maryland senators celebrate legislative successes: ‘We’re in an incredibly positive place’
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/05/maryland-senators-celebrate-legislative-successes-were-in-an-incredibly-positive-place/
No signs of fuel, battery acid in water samples from day of Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/03/no-signs-of-fuel-battery-acid-near-key-bridge/
MDTA has filed insurance claim for Key Bridge collapse, is in talks about replacement span
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/04/mdta-has-filed-insurance-claim-for-bridge-collapse-is-in-talks-about-replacement-span/
Could ‘Titanic law’ protect owner of ship in Baltimore bridge crash from compensation claims?
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/baltimore-bridge-ship-crash-titanic-law-b2521808.html
NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — China is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/nasa-chief-warns-chinese-military-presence-space/
Firms in Beige Book Fret Over Any Lengthy Baltimore Port Closure: The closure of one of the East Coast’s busiest ports after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/firms-in-beige-book-fret-over-any-lengthy-baltimore-port-closure
Paid articlePaid
Video gamer faked hostage situation that resulted in man being shot in the face: A British video game 'swatter' has been sentenced following an ...
expressandstar.com/news/2024/04/19/video-gamer-faked-hostage-situation-that-resulted-in-man-being-shot-in-the-face/
Several dozen ships lost propulsion in Maryland waters before Key Bridge collapse: ‘You’re basically just drifting’
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/18/key-bridge-collapse-other-ships-lost-propulsion/
Convicted Gun Trace Task Force officer ‘truly sorry’ for actions after ‘soul searching’ and denied early release
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/18/daniel-hersl-apology-gttf-baltimore-police/
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics