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BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Greater Manchester Police sorry for arresting woman who said she was raped
Greater Manchester Police has apologised after the "unnecessary" arrest of a woman after she reported that she had been whose name has been changed, was arrested because of posts she had written on social she said the man she accused of rape was able to arrange a voluntary interview, avoiding arrest.A spokesperson for the force, which dropped its investigation into her tweet after two days, said GMP was sorry for the impact that this interaction" had on Natalia. The spokesperson added: "We have improved officer training on our revised voluntary attendance policy and are ensuring all officers are trained to recognise and respond to the trauma felt by survivors of domestic and sexual abuse."Natalia reported being raped in 2019, but she said the GMP investigation was "incompetent".A review later found a series of errors which resulted in some CCTV evidence being destroyed and DNA evidence taking too long to charges were brought. Natalia said she was then "revictimised" in 2023 when police officers arrested her at her home, telling her she was suspected of sending malicious communications on Twitter, now known as video of the arrest shows the officers told her "there's been an accusation made of stuff that's been posted on Twitter that's malicious", but further details were not response Natalia told them "this is your technique - this is what you do when people raise their voices", adding: "I remember it took you two months to interview my rapist." Lawyer Aiden Walley, from DPP Law, who later represented Natalia in legal action against GMP, said the arrest was unnecessary because the offence she was suspected of was "a fairly minor offence that happened over the internet"."They could have called her up and invited her in for a voluntary interview, but they didn't do that."Instead they turned up at her house."When Natalia told the officers that she had a medical appointment later that day, they decided she could instead be offered a voluntary interview in a few Natalia asked about the interview she was told the investigation had been dropped and there would be no further Walley said the decision to drop the investigation demonstrated that "the original suspicion that she may be guilty of an offence just wasn't objectively reasonable".He said a voluntary interview should have been offered to Natalia instead of arresting her because "it skips the need for taking a person into custody"."Being in a cell on their own for likely hours is a poor environment for mental health and it'll certainly make things a great deal worse," he said. Mr Walley said Natalia's legal team had not been given a definitive list of tweets which were deemed to cause offence, except one which involved a meme animation featuring Homer later took legal action against said: "I was determined not to let them revictimise me as I'd been dealing with a lot – I'd been dealing with the rape, and I'd been dealing with the aftermath of them not doing their job."In its defence filed against the legal action, seen by the BBC, GMP's legal team said the officers "genuinely and reasonably believed" an arrest was necessary because "the six-month time limit for a summary-only offence was approaching".They also said "seizure of electronic devices was likely to be necessary", but Natalia's legal team said that would not be lawful given the level of the reached an out-of-court settlement with the force, but said no apology was force apologised after being contacted by the BBC. Chief Constable Stephen Watson announced in 2021 that his force would double the number arrests made each month, after a report which found that, under his predecessor, GMP had closed cases without proper investigations, and failed to record thousands of crimes.A report last year which had been commissioned by mayor Andy Burnham found officers were making arrests "unwisely, unnecessarily, and sometimes unlawfully".Report author Dame Vera Baird wrote that the force had put "a premium" on arrests which were "a harmful use of power and a damaging weapon against members of the public".In response to Natalia's case, a GMP spokesperson said the force was "protecting more victims and bringing more offenders to justice for offences like rape, domestic abuse, and harassment"."Arresting more suspects has been a necessary and important part of this, but arrests are not – and never have been – considered an end in themselves," they said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Daily Express
Fined for gambling equipment
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: The court heard from the prosecution that Natalia, who was seen acting in suspicious manner, was arrested by police after the illegal gambling paraphernalia were found on her. Kota Kinabalu: The Magistrate's Court here ordered a woman to pay a fine of RM1,000 or three months in jail for having illegal gambling paraphernalia. Natalia Nicole pleaded guilty before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus to having two pieces of illegal lottery tickets on May 20, this year, at 4pm, in front of a premises, at Jalan Inanam Baru, Inanam. Natalia committed an offence under Section 9(1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or a jail term of up to six months or both, on conviction. The court heard from the prosecution that Natalia, who was seen acting in suspicious manner, was arrested by police after the illegal gambling paraphernalia were found on her. The police seized a handphone, a mobile printer, two lottery tickets, and RM116 cash from Natalia. In another case, a man, who pleaded guilty to a cheating charge will know his fate on June 12. Advertisement Mohammad Shaiful, who appeared before Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali, pleaded guilty to being involved in a cheating offence on Sept 5, 2024, at 10.30pm, at a restaurant in Putatan. However, the court deferred facts and sentencing to June 12 following an application by Mohammad's counsel and released Mohammad on an extended court bail. Charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, the accused faces a jail term of up to six months or a fine or both on conviction. Counsel Jagnesh Jaya represented Mohammad. Meanwhile, three people were penalised for having syabu. Azmil, Tison and Juvy Mercado admitted to having syabu weighing 0.04gm, 0.07gm and 0.15gm, respectively on March 27 and March 28, this year. Azmil and Tison were jailed six and seven months, respectively while Juvy was fined RM1,800 or five months' jail. They were charged under Section 12 (2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000 or up to five years jail or both on conviction. Inspector Mohamad Hamidi Mohamad Hamzah prosecuted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ukrainian widow gives birth to son conceived through IVF after husband's death at front
A Ukrainian woman has given birth to a baby boy conceived using reproductive technology after her husband was killed in action defending Ukraine. Source: Rivne Oblast Perinatal Centre on Facebook Details: The baby boy was born at the Blahodar Perinatal Centre on 20 May 2025. His mother, Natalia Hordiichuk, is the widow of Yurii, a serviceman who died on 21 May 2024 defending Ukraine. The couple had struggled with fertility issues during their marriage, so Yurii had provided biomaterial for storage. "My husband and I had been trying for this pregnancy for over a year," says Natalia. "We went through tests and visited the Blahodar centre. He provided the biological material – they told him to come back three days later for the results. That was in March. Then he went to the front line." "On 21 May, they called me and said he was gone. I didn't believe he had died until I saw for myself," she adds. Yurii Hordiychuk has become a father posthumously Yurii Hordiichuk served as a rifleman in the National Guard of Ukraine and was killed in action near the village of Sokil in Donetsk Oblast. After her husband's death, Natalia decided to use his frozen samples for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). When the doctor asked Natalia if she was truly ready to take this step, she recalled her husband's words: "You are strong, you will cope." A few months later, Natalia learned she was pregnant. "I cried so much. I went straight to Yurii's grave and told him," she recalls. The day before the first anniversary of her husband's death, Natalia gave birth to a boy. She named her son Yurii in honour of his father. The young mother says that after she lost her husband, she didn't want to go on living, but her son's birth has given her life new meaning: "Some part of him lives on. I have someone to live for." The fertility clinic said this is their first case involving biomaterial from a deceased soldier. Quote from the centre: "This story is about love stronger than death. About motherhood, inspired by memory. About life born against all odds. We are proud to have been part of this unique story." Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia announced opening of a new basketball court named after late NBA star and Gianna Bryant
Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia announced opening of a new basketball court named after late NBA star and Gianna Bryant (Image Credit: Getty Images) Natalia Bryant achieved another milestone in her journey of furthering her late father Kobe Bryant 's legacy. She announced opening of another basketball court in LA and shared the glimpses of the event on her Instagram post. The basketball court idea could come to life owing to partnership with Body Armor and County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation. Natalia Bryant unveiled a new basketball court in LA in honor of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Kobe Bryant's daughter, Natalia, shared a post on her Instagram account announcing the opening of a new basketball court. This is another court named after Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant. Declaring the basketball court's opening in LA, she wrote: 'LA 💜🤍🖤 We officially unveiled another Kobe and Gianna Bryant basketball court in LA thanks to our incredible partnership with @drinkbodyarmor 🙌 and @lacountyparks ! This isn't just a court – it's a new home for young athletes to grow and perfect their games using their #mambamentality while they #playgigisway 🏀 #mambaforever ' Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant died in a helicopter crash in 2020. Since then, the family has been actively involved in devising ways to keep Kobe's legacy alive. Having another basketball court in their name is the family's moving step towards the same. The court is projected as a growing field for aspiring athletes who want to hone their game skills. Natalia used hashtags like #mambamentality and #playgigisway to commemorate her sister Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, who aspired to play for the WNBA and had exceptional basketball skills. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo Unfortunately, she was killed in a helicopter crash along with her father, Kobe Bryant, in January 2020. Bryant family opened a second basketball court in partnership with Body Armor and County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation Natalia Bryant made it a point to reveal the forces that worked behind the scenes to bring the basketball court idea to form. In her post, she thanked Body Armor and the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation for their support and tagged them. The official unveiling opened a new avenue for basketball lovers to take up the sport and practice skills to make a career in the game. Natalia Bryant completed her education recently from the School of Cinematic Arts and became a USC graduate. She received love and support from Taylor Swift on achieving the significant milestone. Taylor Swift liked the video in which Natalia appeared with her friends, and the singer's version of Nothing New played in the background. Also Read: Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on as Natalia graduates USC and Jeanie Buss honors the family onstage Natalia Bryant has proved her love and respect for his father by devoting her time and resources to causes that further his father's legacy. Apart from completing graduation and working towards basketball-based causes, she has been groomed into an Instagram personality. She promotes products on her Instagram account and also shares updates about her life, which are received well by the friends, family, and fans. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift shows love as Natalia Bryant honors Kobe at her USC graduation
Taylor Swift shows love as Natalia Bryant honors Kobe at her USC graduation (Image Source: Getty Images) Singer Taylor Swift made a brief yet sweet social media comeback on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She liked a TikTok post uploaded by Natalia Bryant , the oldest of late basketball great Kobe Bryant . Natalia recently graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) and commemorated the event by uploading a brief clip with friends. The video included Swift's "Nothing New (Taylor's Version). " Swifties immediately picked up on Swift's kindness and appreciated the support. The kind gesture became an emotional moment for many who have watched the Bryant family through the years. Taylor Swift gets behind Natalia Bryant on TikTok On May 18, 2025, Natalia Bryant shared a TikTok video in celebration of her graduation from USC. Natalia appeared in the video with three of her close friends. All four of them wore white gowns and USC's red-and-gold sashes. The video was only 15 seconds long and featured them smiling and dancing together. The background music was "Nothing New (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics capture sentiments that most new graduates feel, such as the line: "How can a person know everything at 18 but nothing at 22?' Within hours of the video being posted, Taylor Swift liked the post. This was a momentous occasion for Swift's fan base, the "Swifties," who were thrilled to see her return to the internet. Swift has largely avoided the limelight in recent months following the conclusion of her Eras Tour at the end of 2024. People Magazine reports that she has been keeping quiet with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs' player. Also Read: Taylor Swift Pulled Into Drama Again As White House's Karoline Leavitt Breaks Silence On Donald Trump's Controversial Post About The Pop Star Natalia's graduation tribute to Kobe Bryant On Friday May 16, 2025, Natalia Bryant graduated from the University of Southern California having received her diploma in Los Angeles at a large ceremony. There was an emotional moment at the ceremony when Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, presented Natalia with her diploma. That was recorded on an Instagram video posted by Natalia's mother, Vanessa Bryant . Natalia graduated cum laude, meaning with honors. Natalia wore a sash that said "Thank you Mom & Dad" in embroidered USC colors which showed respect to her late father Kobe Bryant who passed away in a helicopter crash in 2020 along with her sister Gianna Bryant and seven others. Vanessa Bryant thanked Jeanie Buss for making the day extra special and left Buss a thank you note with her post. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
