Crime & Justice
Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial after 85 witnesses. Closing arguments begin Thursday as jury decides between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
Holdout juror in Clancy case promises statement as defense pursues double jeopardy motion
The lone juror who blocked a verdict in Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial plans to issue a personal statement as her defense pursues a double jeopardy dismi…
HighInside the Courthouse Circus: Musk's OpenAI Trial Testimony
Elon Musk testified in federal court against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, claiming he was deceived into donating $38 million. The trial drew massive crowds an…
HighChinese Billionaire Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years for Fraud
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui received a 30-year prison sentence for defrauding investors, with the court finding he misappropriated funds for personal luxury…
HighDutch police arrest suspected ShinyHunters member over FBI data breach
Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam resident suspected of being part of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which claimed to have stolen sensitive data o…
HighICE Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Lying About Minneapolis Shooting
An ICE officer pleaded not guilty to six counts of making false statements about a January shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. Video evidence allegedl…
HighSenate Opens Historic Duterte Impeachment Trial with Accountability Focus
The Philippine Senate formally convened as an impeachment court on July 6, 2026, to try Vice President Sara Duterte on charges including misuse of confidential…
HighWorkplace Clancy Debates Could Cost Your Job—and Be Perfectly Legal
An employment law expert warns that expressing strong opinions about the Lindsay Clancy murder trial at work could result in termination, which may be legally…
HighTwo men found guilty of murdering dad-of-two Vincent Parsons after stag do in Dublin
TWO men will be sentenced to life imprisonment in the New Year after being found guilty by a unanimous jury of murdering father-of-two Vincent Parsons
MediumProsecutors present death penalty case against Kirk's alleged killer at Utah hearing
Tyler Robinson faces preliminary hearing this week in Utah for the alleged September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors seeking death p…
HighIndonesian man sentenced to 3 years for possessing RM138,920 in counterfeit currency
An Indonesian man received a three-year jail sentence for possessing RM138,920 in counterfeit Malaysian ringgit banknotes. The case involved four arrests acros…
HighBrazilian woman on trial for posing as child for 15 years to seek care, not money
A 37-year-old Brazilian woman faces fraud and identity theft charges after posing as a child for over 15 years to gain shelter and affection from unsuspecting…
HighICC sets November trial date for Duterte on crimes against humanity charges
The International Criminal Court set November 30 as the trial start date for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, charged with crimes against humanity…
HighUS Judge Sets Maduro Trial Date for June 2027 on Drug Trafficking Charges
A US judge set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for Venezuelan former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife on drug trafficking charges following their January…
HighSNP ex-chief to be sentenced for £400k embezzlement
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, faces sentencing after admitting to embezzling over £400,000 from the party…
HighEx-CIA Official in Plea Talks After $40M Gold Discovery
A former CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches is negotiating a plea deal with prosecutors. The case involve…
HighMan charged with murdering wife and daughters after arrest in South Africa
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murdering his wife and two daughters in Bedfordshire after being arrested in South Africa following an international ma…
HighUS Indicts Sinaloa Governor, Nine Officials in Major Drug Trafficking Case
The US indicted Mexican Governor Rocha Moya and nine other current and former officials on drug trafficking and weapons charges, alleging they protected the Si…
HighFormer NBA player Damon Jones to plead guilty in illegal sports betting scheme
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal charges for providing nonpublic injury information to illegal sports b…
HighTupac's Alleged Orchestrator Goes to Trial Nearly 30 Years After Killing
Duane "Keffe D" Davis goes on trial in Las Vegas for allegedly orchestrating rap icon Tupac Shakur's 1996 drive-by shooting, nearly 30 years after the unsolved…
HighSingapore deports scam syndicate member to face charges in $41M fraud case
A 32-year-old Singaporean arrested in Bangkok will be charged for his role in a Cambodia-based scam syndicate that defrauded at least 438 victims of S$41 milli…
HighGhana's jailed MPs: A cautionary history as Asante Akyem North legislator faces charges
An Asante Akyem North MP arrested in Netherlands on financial crime charges joins a troubling list of Ghanaian legislators jailed for fraud, drug trafficking,…
HighLindsay Clancy trial halted after TikToker testimony, psychosis evidence presented
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial paused unexpectedly after TikToker testimony and psychosis evidence. Defense argues prosecutors appear insensitive while psycho…
HighUK prosecutors argue Tate brothers are flight risk ahead of bail hearing
UK prosecutors argue Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain jailed during extradition proceedings, citing their resources, social media influence, and alleged a…
HighKirk family cites 'overwhelming evidence' as judge weighs murder case
A Utah judge will decide whether to proceed to trial against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university event in Sep…
HighBrother convicted of murder gets 21-year sentence for fatal stabbing
A Kenyan man was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for fatally stabbing his brother during a dispute in April 2022. The High Court found the attack unprovoked…
HighEdmonton arrest exposes 'For Brothers' extortion network targeting South Asian communities
Edmonton Police arrested Safaldeep Singh on extortion and conspiracy charges linked to the "For Brothers" gang. The arrest follows a traffic stop that uncovere…
HighAcquitted man testifies he deleted intimate photos after becoming murder suspect
Philip Polkinghorne, acquitted of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021, testified at her inquest that he deleted intimate photos when realizing he was a su…
HighDOJ to Appeal Judge's Dismissal of Smuggling Charges as 'Vindictive Prosecution'
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the DOJ engaged in vindictive prosecution after he won a civil lawsuit c…
HighThree sentenced to life for murder of British botanist couple in South Africa
Three people have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a South African court for the 2018 kidnapping, robbery and murder of British botanists Rachel and Rodn…
HighSpanish police arrest 'escape wizard' after four prison breaks across Europe
Spanish police arrested an Albanian criminal dubbed the 'escape wizard' who escaped from four prisons across Italy and Belgium using creative methods including…
HighMalaysian boy acquitted in schoolgirl's murder on grounds of insanity
A Malaysian teenage boy has been acquitted of murdering a 16-year-old schoolmate on grounds of insanity, with psychiatric evidence showing he suffered from sch…
HighTeacher convicted of murdering adopted son after months of abuse
Jamie Varley, a 37-year-old teacher, was convicted of murdering his adopted son Preston Davey after subjecting him to months of physical, sexual and emotional…
HighJury hears Patrick Clancy's 911 call as trial reveals details of triple murder
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues with ex-husband Patrick completing two days of emotional testimony about discovering their three children dead in their…
HighEl Mayo Zambada sentenced to life in prison after decades leading Sinaloa Cartel
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay $15bn after admitting to decades of drug tr…
HighJury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy trial as insanity defense clashes with prosecution
A jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy's trial for allegedly murdering her three children in January 2023. Her defense argues severe postpartum psychosis rendere…
HighParamount delays Warner Bros. merger until June 2027 as states pursue antitrust lawsuit
Paramount agreed to pause its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 2027 as 12 states pursue an antitrust lawsuit claiming the deal would…
HighMan charged after 15-year-old girl shot while waiting for bus in Liverpool
An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a 15-year-old girl waiting for a bus in Liverpool. The girl is recovering in hospital…
HighCalifornia Man Charged in Fatal Beating of Woman at Oakland Hotel
Jeffrey McMaster Jr., 44, faces murder charges in the fatal beating death of 49-year-old Leslie Marshall at an Oakland residential hotel. Security footage capt…
HighUK YouTuber Yung Filly acquitted of rape charges but convicted of assault
UK YouTuber Yung Filly was found not guilty of rape charges following an eight-day trial in Perth, but convicted of two counts of assault causing bodily harm w…
HighGlasgow's 25-year gangland feud may be ending as police report violence lull
A double assassination in Spain may have ended a brutal 25-year feud between Glasgow's Lyons and Daniels crime families, with police reporting a significant do…
HighOlympic cyclist admits driving despite ban after wife's death
Australian Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, violating a five-year ban imposed after a 2023 incident where he struck h…
HighDiokno's Legal Mastery Shapes Duterte Impeachment Trial's Pivotal Records Debate
Day 7 of VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial featured veteran defense lawyer Chel Diokno arguing against prosecution subpoenas for bank and tax records, citing…
HighEx-Capitol cop pleads guilty to excessive force against handcuffed arrestee
Former Mississippi Capitol Police officer Jeffery Walker pleaded guilty to federal excessive force charges for kicking a handcuffed arrestee in 2022, facing up…
HighPM Anwar, Pendang MP settle defamation suit at High Court
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Pendang MP Awang Solahuddin Hashim settled their defamation lawsuit amicably at the High Court, with the defendant withdrawing…
HighWisconsin teen sentenced to life for 2023 killing of 5-year-old Prince McCree
An 18-year-old Wisconsin man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of 5-year-old Prince McCree. The case prompted legislative changes to the stat…
HighMnangagwa's daughter-in-law faces drug charges, identity fraud allegations
President Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law Kelsea Tafirenyika remains in custody facing drug trafficking and identity fraud charges after police allegedly recovered…
HighSupreme Court Orders Fresh Hearing After Convict Challenges 20-Year Bail Outcome
India's Supreme Court ordered a fresh High Court hearing for a convict who challenged his reduced five-year sentence, arguing he wasn't informed about court-ap…
HighAustralian PM demands transparent inquiry after police kill 9-year-old girl in Pakistan
A 9-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot by a Pakistani police officer during a botched response to a robbery in Punjab. The officer has bee…
HighICC eyes Dela Rosa, Albayalde after Duterte arrest for drug war crimes
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and flown to The Hague to face ICC charges for crimes against humanity during the drug war. Senators D…
MediumSouth Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh Murder Conviction
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction for killing his wife and son, granting him a new trial three years after his init…
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