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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

James Bulger killer refused prison release by Parole Board

Jon Venables tortured and killed James Bulger, aged 2, in 1993

Evening Standard

Decision on release of James Bulger killer delayed

A spokeswoman for James’s mother said the decision of a Parole Board panel has been put back by two weeks.

The Independent UK

What happened to James Bulger? The disturbing child murder and its troubled aftermath

Toddler led away from mother at Bootle shopping centre before being killed by railway line by two 10-year-old assailants on 12 February 1993, one of the most shocking crimes in recent British history, Joe Sommerlad reports

The Independent UK

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James Bulger’s mother’s plea as son’s killer Jon Venables makes parole bid for freedom

Jon Venables has been jailed on two occasions following the 1993 charge for murdering James Bulger

The Independent UK

‘Juicy revelations are required’: will Barbra Streisand, Britney Spears and Jada Pinkett Smith memoirs satisfy?

To produce a bestseller, stars must hold back on confessional social media posts and save explosive details for the page

The Guardian - UK

James Bulger’s mother in ‘shock’ over prospect of Jon Venables being freed

Venables, 41, was jailed in 2017 for possession of child abuse images and will have a parole hearing in November

The Guardian - UK

James Bulger killer Jon Venables granted parole hearing

Parole Board confirms that Venables, who was turned down for parole in 2020, has been listed for review in November

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James Bulger’s mother slams ‘sick’ TikTok video of her murdered son

James was tortured and killed by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson after being snatched from a shopping centre in Merseyside in 1993

Evening Standard

Students expecting a ‘fight to the death’ to get a spot in Stanford’s new Taylor Swift class

Stanford student Ava Jeffs is in her professor era.

Tribune News Service

James Bulger killer Jon Venables could be kept behind bars for life under new law

The Victims and Prisoners Bill, which is yet to get royal assent, could see Jon Venables spend his life in jail.

Daily Record

James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables could be kept behind bars indefinitely under new law

The country was left shocked after Jon Venables and Robert Thompson kidnapped little James Bulger and tortured and killed him in Bootle, Merseyside in 1993

Daily Mirror

Hollywood Heavyweights Speak Out Over Uncertainty at TCM

After layoffs at classic film net, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson seek assurances from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav

Multichannel News

Three high-profile firings cast harsh light on US TV’s workplace culture

Three big names – Tucker Carlson from Fox News, Don Lemon at CNN and the NBCUniversal CEO – were shown the door

The Guardian - US

Man 'lived tormented life' and 'needed help' after finding James Bulger's body

The IOPC is investigating the circumstances that led to James Riley's death after he died in police custody earlier this month

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Man who discovered James Bulger's body dies in police custody

James Riley was said to have suffered from PTSD after finding the toddler's body

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Star Trek’ and Picard’s f-bomb: TV characters’ changing mores

The crossing of last week’s linguistic frontier is an interesting case. It highlights the turbulence generated when a beloved character born during the “family-friendly” TV era evolves against the streaming landscape, where constraints are fewer and opportunities for unflinching authenticity…

Chronicle Live

James Bulger's mum Denise shares heartbreaking message on her son's 33rd birthday

On Thursday, James would have turned 33 - his mum posted a message on Twitter, wishing him a happy birthday

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Star Trek’, Swear Words and TV Characters’ Changing Mores

For nearly four decades, Jean-Luc Picard of “Star Trek” has largely been presented as genteel, erudite and — at times — quite buttoned up. Yes, he loses his temper. Yes, he was reckless as a callow cadet many years ago.

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The Independent UK

‘Star Trek’, swear words and TV characters’ changing mores

For nearly four decades, Jean-Luc Picard of “Star Trek” has largely been presented as genteel, erudite and at times buttoned up

The Independent UK

Oscars vs. 'The Last of Us': What are you watching Sunday?

Will Joel and Ellie finally reach the doctors in “The Last of Us”

The Guardian - US

Sumner Redstone: book reveals media mogul’s ‘astonishing saga of sex, lies and betrayal’

New account details just how awful, shocking and abusive that culture was at one of America’s biggest media empires

Daily Mirror

James Bulger's brother will never forgive killer and Jon Venables 'must die in prison'

On the 30th anniversary of the murder of two-year-old James Bulger today, justice secretary Dominic Raab has reportedly told the family that Jon Venables doesn't deserve to ever be released

Daily Record

James Bulger's mum shares favourite memories of 'giggling, happy' son 30 years on from his death

Denise Fergus says not being able to say goodbye to her child still hurts her to this day.

Liverpool Echo

'People haven't forgotten' in town at centre of James Bulger murder 30 years ago today

Thirty years on from the abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger, Bootle has changed but the past is never far from people's minds

Liverpool Echo

James Bulger's mum shares favourite memories of 'fun, loving' son killed 30 years ago

Denise Fergus said not being able to say goodbye or I love you to her son still hurts her to this day

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