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A witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.
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The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.
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Tenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.
Man with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail release
David Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.