David Balogun

The recent case of Boyd Kramer, a Mosman man found guilty of rape but spared jail time, has ignited a debate about the adequacy of sentencing practices for sexual offenses in Australia. Kramer's case, along with several other controversial rulings by Judge John North, highlights a systemic issue: lenient sentences for convicted sex offenders are not uncommon in Australia. An analysis of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that over a ten-year period, only half of those found guilty of sexual offenses received custodial sentences. This means that individuals convicted of serious crimes, including rape and possession of child exploitation material, had a 50% chance of avoiding jail time. Even when considering penetrative sexual offenses committed by adults, a third of those found guilty received non-custodial sentences, such as community service or fines. This raises concerns about whether […]

The FDA is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms, prompting a voluntary recall of whole and baby carrots sold under various brands. The outbreak has sadly resulted in one death and 39 illnesses, including 15 hospitalizations, across 18 US states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The recalled carrots were distributed under numerous brand names, including 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, and Trader Joe's, and were sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Target. Canadian stores Loblaws and Compliments are also affected. Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for any recalled carrots. The organic baby carrots have best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 11th to November 12th, 2024, while the organic whole carrots were available for purchase between August 14th and October 23rd, 2024. Retailers and distributors are instructed not to sell any […]