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.
Seattle Festival Shooting Kills 3; Police Arrest 1, Search for Second Suspect
Police arrested one suspect and searched for another following a shooting at a Seattle festival that killed three people. The incident marks another mass casua…
HighFamily launches fresh appeal 30 years after Melanie Hall's murder in Bath
The family of Melanie Hall, murdered 30 years ago after vanishing from a Bath nightclub, launched a fresh police appeal for information as aging relatives race…
HighAustralian mother jailed for faking son's cancer to fund lavish lifestyle
An Australian mother was sentenced to over four years in prison for fabricating her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to solicit donations and fund a lavish…
HighMossos arrest two men and minor in agricultural warehouse theft in Lleida
Catalan police arrested a minor and two men (25, 28) on Sunday for a Friday warehouse robbery in Lleida. Suspects were identified via CCTV footage and apprehen…
High3 killed in hate crime shooting at San Diego Islamic Center; 2 teen suspects found dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, investigated as a hate crime. Two teenage suspects were found dead in a ne…
HighFloyd family calls Chauvin's 22.5-year sentence 'slap on the wrist'
George Floyd's relatives condemned Derek Chauvin's 22½-year sentence as inadequate, arguing he should have received life imprisonment for the officer's fatal r…
HighICC schedules June, July conferences as Duterte trial prep intensifies
The ICC has set June 23 and July 14 status conferences for the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, with judges imposing strict procedural…
HighTunisia orders arrest of critic journalist Mohamed Yousfi on financial charges
A Tunisian judge ordered the detention of prominent journalist Mohamed Yousfi on charges of illicit enrichment and money laundering. The arrest, occurring as h…
HighTwo arrested in killing of Ecuador defender Pineida amid rising violence
Ecuadorian police arrested two suspects in the killing of Barcelona de Guayaquil defender Mario Pineida, whose shooting death also claimed his partner's life a…
HighMusk's OpenAI lawsuit backfires as trial reveals shared nonprofit vision
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI over alleged theft of a non-profit organization was unsuccessful, with trial evidence showing both parties ha…
HighSelena Gomez Sports Bloody Look Filming Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building'
Selena Gomez was spotted on set of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building wearing a bloody costume for her role as a true crime enthusiast. The series marks her r…
HighSouth African police arrest UK fugitive in triple homicide case
South African police arrested a British-Zimbabwean man wanted for allegedly killing his wife and two daughters in England. The arrest followed an international…
HighD.C. Settles $50K Lawsuit Over Arrest of Protester Playing Darth Vader Theme
Washington D.C. agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a protester arrested after playing Darth Vader's theme while following National Guard troops…
HighBlue Lights returns for fourth series on BBC September 29
BBC drama Blue Lights returns for its fourth series on September 29, following response officers facing their greatest challenge yet as a murder trial threaten…
HighMaduro's wife seeks home detention citing worsening heart condition in US custody
Venezuela's former first lady Cilia Flores de Maduro has requested home detention in Manhattan, citing a deteriorating heart condition since her January abduct…
HighShort Seller Andrew Left Convicted of Fraud in High-Profile Case
Prominent short seller Andrew Left was convicted of securities fraud by a U.S. jury, marking a significant legal setback for an already declining short-selling…
HighMan arrested for brutal killing of pet cat, reckless gunfire in Derry Township
Pennsylvania State Police arrested Tyler Rost-Maiolie, 27, for aggravated animal cruelty after he allegedly killed a family's pet cat and burned it in a fire p…
HighMusk admits he didn't read OpenAI fine print in Day 4 trial testimony
Day 4 of the Musk v. Altman trial featured testimony from Musk's money manager and Musk's admission he didn't read OpenAI's fine print regarding its for-profit…
HighProsecution and Defense Prepare for Historic VP Duterte Impeachment Trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's historic impeachment trial begins July 6, with both prosecution and defense teams declaring readiness. She faces four articles in…
HighSupreme Court ruling bolsters female athletes' damages lawsuits against NCAA
A Supreme Court decision on Title IX and transgender athletes in sports may bolster pending lawsuits by female athletes seeking damages from the NCAA and unive…
HighKC Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Federal Gun Charge
James Tatum, 35, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm after police discovered a Glock 43X in his vehicle d…
HighDuterte's absence won't halt impeachment trial as Senate proceeds under established rules
Philippine Senate convenes impeachment court against Vice President Sara Duterte; trial will continue even if she refuses to appear, with rules allowing procee…
HighFormer 'American Idol' Contestant Breaks Down as Murder Trial Unfolds
A former American Idol contestant broke down in court Monday as prosecutors presented evidence in his murder trial related to his ex-wife's execution-style kil…
MediumSarnia man sentenced to 9 months for illegal handgun possession
A Sarnia man received a 9-month jail sentence for possessing a loaded, unlicensed handgun, a notably lenient outcome attributed to his mental health crisis at…
HighTiger Woods to Change Plea in DUI Case Following Florida Crash
Tiger Woods is changing his plea in court Wednesday following his March arrest for driving under the influence in a Florida rollover crash. The golfer had init…
HighParamount pauses $110bn Warner Bros deal as states challenge merger in court
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110bn Warner Bros Discovery acquisition while federal courts rule on states' antitrust challenge, risking up to $1.…
HighSydney police officer charged with murder of TV presenter and flight attendant
A Sydney police officer has been charged with murdering his former boyfriend and another man after blood was discovered at a home. Bodies remain missing as inv…
HighPolice hunt three suspects in Sabah's largest drug trafficking operation
Malaysian police seek public help locating three individuals linked to Ops Coleoptera, a major drug trafficking syndicate. Authorities have arrested 11 suspect…
HighThree Michigan men charged in violent Las Vegas hotel kidnapping over gambling debts
Three Michigan men face kidnapping and extortion charges after allegedly beating and strangling a man at an MGM Grand hotel room to collect $185,000 in dispute…
HighDela Rosa weighs salary suspension as Senate ethics panel reviews absence
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is reviewing a Senate Ethics Committee suggestion to suspend his salary while absent from sessions since November 2025, potentially influ…
HighTwo men stabbed to death in Delhi's Sarai Rohilla; investigation underway
A man and his brother-in-law were stabbed to death in Delhi's Sarai Rohilla area. Both victims were admitted to RML Hospital but succumbed to their injuries; i…
HighMan charged with murder of 5-year-old Warlpiri girl in Alice Springs
NT police charged Jefferson Lewis with murder in the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, a Warlpiri girl who went missing from an Alice Springs town…
HighFederal Court Orders Release of MC Ryan SP and Poze do Rodo in Narco Operation
Brazilian federal court granted habeas corpus to funk artists MC Ryan SP and MC Poze do Rodo, ordering their release after arrest in Operation Narco Fluxo inve…
HighTony Romo arrested on OWI charge, allegedly refused intoxication test
Ex-Cowboys QB Tony Romo was arrested following a Milwaukee golf event on July 23 and allegedly refused an intoxication test. He is due in court September 21 on…
HighTwo killed in gunfire at Toronto salsa festival; exchange of fire between two individuals
At least two people were killed and four injured in gunfire at a Toronto salsa festival with approximately 13,000 attendees. Police report an exchange of gunfi…
HighLahore Police arrest 2 suspects in rape, financial fraud case
Lahore Police arrested two suspects in connection with the rape of a woman and theft of Rs600,000 from her bank accounts after allegedly drugging her with a fa…
HighDefense seeks release of man who confessed to killing ex-father-in-law
A 34-year-old mechanic's lawyer seeks his release from preventive detention, arguing the homicide charge should be downgraded to aggravated assault. The man co…
HighChicago police officer killed, another critically wounded in hospital shooting
A Chicago police officer was fatally shot and another critically wounded Saturday while escorting a robbery suspect at Swedish Hospital. The suspect, who had b…
HighDetained Maduro releases first photos from US custody amid oil deal fallout
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, detained in Brooklyn on drug and firearm charges since January, has posted photographs from US custody showing him…
HighIndonesian military court opens trial of four soldiers in acid attack on activist
Four Indonesian service members face trial for an acid attack on an activist, marking a rare prosecution of military personnel and raising concerns about viole…
HighMaduro Ally Deported to Face Billion-Dollar Corruption Charges in US
Venezuelan official Alex Saab faces federal charges in Miami for allegedly orchestrating a multi-billion dollar money laundering scheme involving embezzlement…
HighLouisiana grandmother on trial for forcing 4-year-old granddaughter to drink lethal whiskey dose
A Louisiana grandmother faces first-degree murder charges after prosecutors allege she forced her 4-year-old granddaughter to drink a lethal amount of whiskey…
HighHong Kong activists guilty of 'subversion' for Tiananmen vigils
Two Hong Kong activists were found guilty of inciting subversion for organizing annual Tiananmen Square vigils, facing up to 10 years imprisonment under Beijin…
HighArrest made in death of Black woman found hanged in Mississippi
Police in Mississippi arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged in August. The case has sparked concerns about p…
HighEx-Georgia cop charged with murder in death of 16-year-old Susana Morales
A fired Georgia police officer has been charged with felony murder and kidnapping in the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales after his reported missing gun was…
HighEx-prosecutor: Women jurors may be less sympathetic to Clancy's postpartum psychosis defense
A South Carolina prosecutor warns that female jurors in the Lindsay Clancy infanticide trial may be less sympathetic to her postpartum psychosis defense than e…
HighSecurity guard stops armed robbery attempt with gunfire at Oakland mall
A security guard shot an armed suspect during an attempted robbery at an Oakland mall Saturday, injuring him. The suspect fled but was arrested nearby; a secon…
HighMunich court to rule on AI music training in landmark GEMA v. Suno case
Munich court will decide July 31 whether Suno AI illegally trained on copyrighted music without licenses, in a landmark case that could reshape AI industry pra…
HighMangione's Federal Guilty Plea Could Trigger Double Jeopardy, Ending State Murder Case
Luigi Mangione's guilty plea to federal charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing may invoke double jeopardy protections, potentially ending his state murder…
HighCalifornia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Secret Chinese Agent
Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China, secretly spreading pro-Beijing propaganda before taking of…
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