Serial sex offender breaches release conditions by using fake urine in drug test
The Supreme Court is considering the offender's bid to keep his name secret.
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Supreme Court turns down appeal bid by knife-wielding murderer
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Man alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appeal
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