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The inquest into the death of Rhianan Rudd, the youngest person charged with terror offences in the UK, is set to begin on February 26, 2025. Rudd, who died by suicide in 2022, was groomed by an extremist before her arrest. MI5's involvement is under scrutiny as evidence emerges of their prior knowledge of her exploitation.
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British prosecutors have discontinued indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein, citing no realistic prospect of conviction. The charges stemmed from an alleged incident in 1996 involving a woman now in her 50s. Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence in the U.S. for sexual assault.
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Following a series of protests and riots across England, police officials acknowledge shortcomings in their response. Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist admits the Metropolitan Police did not act swiftly enough during recent demonstrations, which have raised public safety concerns and prompted discussions on policing strategies.