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The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favour of Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, concerning racial discrimination during jury selection. The court found that the trial court did not adequately address the defence’s objections to peremptory strikes against Black jurors. Pitchford’s conviction is now invalidated, allowing for retrial.

In a chilling reminder of the dangers of reckless driving, a driver was found guilty of murder after killing a man in London’s West End during a drink-fuelled rampage. The court highlighted the driver’s disregard for life, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter road safety measures.