Law

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A drug dealer armed with a machete has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after admitting manslaughter over the death of a man in Sittingbourne, Kent following a violent drugs‑related confrontation last year. Christopher “Chris” Maclean, 43, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday for his part in the fatal incident that occurred on...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a formal review into whether convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used Royal Air Force (RAF) bases during visits to the United Kingdom, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced. The review responds to questions raised by newly released material in the “Epstein Files” about flights linked to Epstein’s private jet, and...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Two men were found not guilty yesterday of raping a 19-year-old man following a night out in Brighton, concluding a trial that has drawn intense scrutiny over consent and evidence in sexual offence cases. A jury at Hove Crown Court reached the verdict after just 41 minutes of deliberation on charges brought after an incident in late 2024....

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in a deposition related to the congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Her remarks, delivered in a closed-door session in Chappaqua, New York, included a clear denial of personal knowledge of the criminal activities...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The thing about inviting a tiger round for tea is that the guest tends to walk off with your dinner. The England and Wales Cricket Board is currently learning that accepting massive investment comes with a very heavy price. English cricket is now navigating a complex moral and legal minefield that threatens the very integrity of the sport....

Published: 26 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online An American man convicted in Indonesia of killing his girlfriend and dismembering her body before placing her remains in suitcases has been deported from Bali after serving an 11‑year prison sentence, Indonesian authorities confirmed this week. The case, which shocked both Indonesian and international observers, has drawn renewed attention as the man returns to the United States...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A man on trial for alleged rape was involved in a physical altercation with another individual in an alleyway shortly before his arrest, a court has heard as part of evidence presented during the prosecution case. The incident — which defence lawyers say arose from a separate dispute — was cited by police as a key factor...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a dramatic turn in Washington this week, the focus of political debate has shifted once again to the messy aftermath of the investigations into former President Donald Trump and classified documents, with FBI director Kash Patel at the centre of a growing controversy over his decision to remove key personnel. The unfolding dispute has captured attention in...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A lorry driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 30‑year‑old mother whose life was tragically cut short when she was struck by equipment jutting from the rear of his vehicle while walking with her young child. The admission came at Peterborough Crown Court this week, as the prosecution and defence agreed a reduced charge following earlier...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Lawyers for Peter Mandelson, the former UK cabinet minister and ex‑ambassador to the United States, have criticised his recent arrest, saying it stemmed from an unfounded allegation that he was a flight risk rather than evidence of criminal conduct. Mr Mandelson was detained by the Metropolitan Police Service on the afternoon of Monday, 23 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office...