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Crown Prosecution Service
Barnet Press has published 7 stories involving Crown Prosecution Service, from July 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Crime & Safety · BarnetMet Police detective charged with five sexual assaults in Barnet
A Metropolitan Police detective suspended in April has been charged with five counts of sexual assault. Four alleged incidents occurred on 3 December 2024 in Barnet, with a fifth in summer 2024. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges on 24 July 2026.
Barnet4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 52 · Hype 15- World
Simon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in London
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in 2025, along with raping a third woman. Authorities acknowledged systemic failures after Levy remained free despite prior convictions and ongoing offences.
5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 73 · Hype 21 
WorldPiano Teacher Banned After Child Image Conviction
David Eccott, a 75-year-old piano teacher, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of making and distributing indecent images of children. He continued teaching for a year after his arrest before disclosing it to his employer, and later claimed he did not feel he was a risk.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- World
Man guilty of murdering two men found in woods
James Desborough has been found guilty of murdering Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman. The victims' remains were discovered in woodland in Sticker, Cornwall. Desborough also admitted preventing their lawful burial and was previously convicted of murdering his cellmate.
4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 85 · Hype 12 
Crime & Safety · ColindaleColindale Inspector Charged with Rape
An inspector based at Colindale Police Station has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Inspector Jason Wu, who has been suspended from duty, is due to appear in court.
Colindale2 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
WorldFormer Advisor Admits Expense Fraud
Matthew Torbitt, a former political advisor, has admitted to fraudulent expense claims totalling over £6,000. He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation at Thames Magistrates' Court.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
WorldChris Brown pleads guilty to affray in London club
Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray following an incident at the Tape club in Mayfair where he attacked music producer Abraham Diaw. More serious charges were dropped, and Brown will be sentenced in October.
3 min readTrust 52 · Craft 55 · Hype 35