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.
Nyandarua court upholds 10-year bhang trafficking sentence despite appeal
A Nyandarua High Court dismissed an appeal by a man convicted of trafficking 75 rolls of bhang, upholding his 10-year prison sentence and Sh200,000 fine despit…
HighComplainant 'J' concludes evidence in Alan Jones sexual assault trial
Day six of Alan Jones' trial heard continued evidence from complainant 'J', who alleges the former broadcaster indecently assaulted him starting in the early 2…
HighJudge Rebukes Prosecutors for Pushing Detention Case Against Dinner Gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pursuing detention proceedings against accused White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman Cole Allen despite his agreeme…
HighChina sentences two former defence ministers to death with reprieve for corruption
China's military court sentenced two former defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, to suspended death sentences for corruption, with sentences to conver…
HighTrump appeals ruling that deemed $10B IRS suit an attempt to 'manipulate' proceedings
Trump is appealing a judge's ruling that found his $10B IRS lawsuit aimed to manipulate legal proceedings and was self-dealing. The court also referred his law…
HighClancy jurors detail deadlock: holdout refused acquittal despite admitting doubt
A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors deadlocked, with 11 jurors ready to acquit based on reasonable doubt but one male juror refusin…
HighUK court clears £3bn iCloud class action lawsuit against Apple
UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal green-lit a class action lawsuit allowing 40 million iCloud users to claim roughly £77 each in a £3bn case against Apple for a…
HighChina sentences ex-defence ministers to death with reprieve in Xi's military purge
China's military court sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with two-year reprieve for bribery and corruption, part of Xi Jinp…
HighState Department updates Brazil travel advisory citing crime, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies
The U.S. State Department updated its advisory for Brazil, warning Americans of violent crime, express kidnappings, drink-spiking robberies, and armed assaults…
HighJury deadlocks in Palisades Fire arson trial after initially signaling verdict
A federal jury deadlocked after two days of deliberations in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed at lea…
HighBankman-Fried's appeal of fraud conviction rejected; seeks Trump pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal to overturn his crypto fraud conviction has been rejected by an appeals court, upholding his 25-year prison sentence. The jailed FTX…
HighTate Brothers Arrested in Miami as UK Files Additional Criminal Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami following new criminal charges filed by UK prosecutors, including seven additional rape counts and sex trafficki…
HighSwedish man sentenced to four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
A 61-year-old Swedish man received a 4+ year prison sentence for coercing his wife into sexual services with over 120 men through threats and surveillance. Twe…
HighNobel nominee faces life sentence for activism against Pakistan's enforced disappearances
Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced human rights activist Dr Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment for terrorism and sedition charges related to enforced di…
HighFormer FBI Director Comey arraigned on false statements, obstruction charges
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding related to his testimony about the Tr…
HighThree killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego Islamic center
Three people were killed in a shooting at a San Diego Islamic center in what police are investigating as a hate crime. Two teen suspects were found dead at the…
HighEl Salvador condena a 254 miembros de la Mara Salvatrucha en macrojuicio
El Salvador's criminal court has sentenced 254 alleged MS-13 gang members to up to 85 years in prison through a mass trial format established under a 2023 orga…
HighMan charged with murder after fire kills woman and 7-year-old girl
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a house fire in Grangetown killed a woman and her 7-year-old niece. He faces additional charges of grievou…
HighFBI captures fifth Most Wanted Fraudster in India over $600K SNAP scheme
FBI arrested Manjit Singh Bedi in India for allegedly defrauding $600,000 from SNAP benefits through an EBT card scheme at his Tacoma grocery store before flee…
HighJudge orders Trump to release financial records in BBC defamation case
A Florida judge ruled that Donald Trump must hand over financial records to the BBC in its defense against his $10bn defamation lawsuit over a Panorama episode…
HighFormer colleague testifies to alleged unwanted touching by Alan Jones in 2008
A former colleague testified in Alan Jones's sexual assault trial, describing unwanted touching and kissing incidents from 2008, citing power dynamics that pre…
HighExiled Bangladesh PM Hasina vows return despite death sentence, sparking diplomatic fury
Exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina declared her intention to return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence for crimes against humanity, sparking diplomatic tension…
HighJudge allows gun, silencer, notebook as evidence in Mangione murder trial
A judge ruled that a 9mm gun, silencer, and notebook found in Luigi Mangione's possessions are admissible evidence in his state trial for the murder of UnitedH…
HighUS Marshals arrest Tate brothers in Miami on sealed warrant
US Marshals arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on sealed warrants. The brothers face multiple charges including rape, assault, and human trafficking acr…
HighUK accused of abandoning family of Briton found tortured dead in Grenada
The family of Andrew Frederick, found dead in Grenada, accuses UK authorities of failing to support their justice campaign despite a pathologist confirming hom…
HighUK police arrest 300+ in crackdown on illegal trade and immigration crime
UK police arrested over 300 people across a five-day operation targeting illegal trade and organised immigration crime, seizing £1m cash and contraband goods f…
HighIndiana man charged with murder after stabbing brother over unpaid rent
Thomas Campbell, 59, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his brother Erik to death during a heated argument over a rent payment at th…
HighHomeless Man Arrested in Fatal Santa Monica Beach Stabbing
A homeless man was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man to death near Santa Monica Beach restrooms. The suspect re…
HighSingapore Court Upholds 16-Month Sentence for Indian-Origin Man in Prostitution Case
Singapore High Court upheld a 16-month jail sentence and USD 8,100 fine against an Indian-origin permanent resident for prostitution-related offences involving…
HighUS Court Dismisses Final January 6 Cases, Raising Concerns Over Legal Precedent
A US judge dismissed the last January 6 Capitol insurrection cases after a Justice Department request, raising concerns about dangerous legal precedent for fut…
MediumICC outlines comprehensive pre-trial agenda for Duterte case ahead of May 27 status conference
The ICC's Trial Chamber III has scheduled a May 27 status conference to address trial procedures in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Dutert…
HighGunfire erupts in Philippine Senate during arrest attempt of ICC-wanted senator
Gunfire broke out in the Philippine Senate as police attempted to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court, marking an unprecedented securit…
MediumCrown seeks prior assault to increase sentence for ex-cop's violent arrest
A former Calgary police officer faces sentencing for a 2015 body-slam assault on a handcuffed suspect. Prosecutors seek to use a prior violent incident from 20…
HighBody found in Sarah Everard search; serving Met Police officer arrested on murder charge
A body has been found in the search for missing Sarah Everard, 33, after a serving Metropolitan Police officer was arrested on suspicion of kidnap and murder.…
HighAnthony's Silent Defense Strategy Risks Uphill Battle in Track Meet Stabbing Trial
Karmelo Anthony's defense concluded without him testifying in his murder trial for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, with…
MediumPolice capture suspect in killing of Santa Marta cellphone technician
Colombian police arrested Brandon García in connection with the murder of Éder Buendía, a cellphone technician killed in his home in Santa Marta's Gaira sector…
HighJudge Limits BBC's Jan. 6 Defense in Trump's $10B Defamation Suit
A federal judge ruled Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC can examine how his Jan. 6 speech was interpreted, but cannot relitigate the Capit…
HighFederal court upholds Utah's gambling ban, blocking Kalshi prediction market
A federal judge upheld Utah's anti-gambling laws, blocking prediction market platform Kalshi from operating in the state. The ruling allows Utah to enforce res…
HighHong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion charges
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities, potentially facing life imprisonment on top of his existing five-year sen…
HighPolice arrest suspect in armed cellphone robbery, recover stolen device
A 20-year-old was arrested in Campo I neighborhood after allegedly robbing an 18-year-old at knifepoint on Avenida Avellaneda, stealing a phone, debit card, an…
HighHoldout Juror's Brother Defends Not Guilty Verdict in Clancy Mistrial
A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case after one juror voted guilty while 11 others voted not guilty by reason of insanity. The holdout juror'…
HighDeadlocked Jury in Lindsay Clancy Trial Signals Impasse After 30 Hours
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial report they cannot reach unanimous agreement after 30 hours of deliberations, prompting the judge to order one final attempt…
HighGrandmother sues after AI facial recognition error led to 6-month wrongful detention
A Tennessee grandmother sued after being wrongfully arrested and jailed for six months based on an uncorroborated AI facial recognition match in a North Dakota…
HighPFIPC scandal widens as OAGF denies account, Falana alleges arrests, Ogbomoso disowns suspect
Nigeria's alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal widens as the Accountant-General denies fund transfers, human rights lawyer Falan…
HighNazi-looted painting to be returned to collector's heir after Argentine court ruling
An Argentine court ruled that a Nazi-looted painting must be returned to the heir of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, after the daughter of a fugitive Na…
HighSenior Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested for alleged sexual abuse of child
Sri Lankan authorities arrested a 71-year-old senior Buddhist monk for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in 2022, marking the highest-profile cler…
HighHenry Borel trial adjourned to May after defense walkout; experts back judge's decision
The trial of ex-councilman Dr. Jairinho, accused of killing 4-year-old Henry Borel, was postponed to May after his defense abandoned the courtroom claiming ins…
HighDOJ moves to dismiss Adams corruption charges amid prosecutor exodus
The Justice Department formally requested dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, prompting at least seven prosecutors to resign in prote…
HighMistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case as jury deadlocks
A judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly January 2025 Palisades Fire, after the jury became…
HighJudge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas Track Meet Stabbing
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in connection with the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a track meet, upholding the murde…
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