‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendants
Three handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.
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Russian Jehovah’s Witnesses granted refugee status over persecution, conscription fears
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Tattoo artist accused of groping, indecently touching female clients
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