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.
Jury Convicts Ex-Gang Leader in Tupac Shakur Murder Case
A jury has found an ex-gang leader guilty of murder in connection with the 1994 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a significant development in one of hip…
HighBombay HC grants bail to man accused of child abuse, says cheek-touching without sexual intent isn't assault
Bombay High Court granted bail to a 46-year-old man accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl, ruling that touching a child's cheek without sexual intent…
HighMultiple killed in Idaho In-N-Out shooting; suspect dead
Multiple people were killed in an active shooter incident at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday afternoon. The suspected gunman was found dece…
HighBBC confirms Blue Lights seasons 4 and 5, with new episodes arriving in 2026
The BBC has confirmed seasons 4 and 5 of the police drama Blue Lights, with production to resume in 2026. The Belfast-based series has garnered critical acclai…
HighMangione Pleads Guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a case that became a flashpoint for public anger o…
HighFederal court blocks ICE from detaining Salvadoran man during holidays
A U.S. federal judge ruled that ICE cannot detain Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego García during the holiday season, maintaining his release on bail and temporarily ha…
HighTrial set for 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in June 2028
A military judge set June 5, 2028 as the trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged principal architect of 9/11, more than 25 years after his 2003 capt…
HighTurkish police deploy tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day protests
Turkish police deployed tear gas and arrested approximately 400 protesters during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul on May 1st, according to local association…
HighKennedy Center to Close for Renovations After Court Blocks Trump Name Return
The Kennedy Center will undergo renovations after a federal judge blocked efforts to restore Donald Trump's name to the building, which was removed during his…
HighNepotism and bias plague England and Wales police leadership, major inquiry finds
A government-backed inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett finds systemic nepotism, bias, and loss of crime-fighting focus among police leadership across England…
HighHonduras: 24 Dead in Simultaneous Massacres as Gangs Battle for Territory
Two simultaneous massacres in Honduras killed at least 24 people, including six police officers, in territorial disputes over drug trafficking routes and agric…
HighGermany's Long Road to Supporting Terror Attack Victims
Germany provides comprehensive trauma treatment, financial assistance, and long-term care for victims of the July 2025 Berlin Pride terrorist attack, though ad…
HighItaly seizes €200m in assets from dead Mafia boss Messina Denaro's network
Italian anti-mafia police seized over €200m in cash, villas, and assets linked to deceased Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro's drug trafficking network…
HighSouth Korea's tattoo artists emerge from decades underground after court legalizes profession
South Korea's top court overturned a 1992 ruling criminalizing non-medical tattooing, ending decades of legal persecution for tattoo artists who operated under…
HighBlue Lights confirmed for season 4, returning to BBC in 2026
BBC crime drama Blue Lights has been renewed for seasons 4 and 5, with the fourth season set to air in 2026. The Belfast-set police procedural has become a maj…
HighRio police bust cryptocurrency mining operation linked to Comando Vermelho gang
Rio de Janeiro police discovered a cryptocurrency mining operation run by the Comando Vermelho drug trafficking organization in the Lins Complex favela, reveal…
MediumIsraeli Settler Charged in Killing of Palestinian Activist
Israeli authorities indicted a settler in the death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, marking a rare prosecution of an Israeli in a Palestinian killing.
HighTabung Haji ex-COO's corruption hearing postponed due to hospitalisation
Former Tabung Haji COO Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani's corruption charge hearing was postponed after he was hospitalised with heart problems. The case has been r…
HighGermany reports surge in child sexual abuse cases, gaps in digital protections
Germany's Criminal Police Office reported over 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children in the past year, with significant increases in digital crimes.…
HighFoxx's debate retreat risks amplifying challenger's message
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx withdrew from televised debates with challenger Pat O'Brien, citing his tactics. O'Brien counters that she's avoiding acc…
HighJoshua's driver attempted risky overtake before fatal crash, Nigeria court hears
The driver of Anthony Joshua's car is on trial in Nigeria for causing a crash that killed the boxer's personal trainer and strength coach while attempting to o…
HighSouth Africa investigates seven women's deaths near Johannesburg as president vows justice
South African President Ramaphosa vows justice as seven women's bodies are discovered near Kempton Park over two months, with police investigating possible ser…
HighMeta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules
State’s top court alleges company deliberately designed features of platforms like Instagram to addict young users
Medium'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in sex trafficking investigation
Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse was arrested in Las Vegas on charges of sex trafficking and child sexual abuse, allegedly leading a cult that exploited Indig…
HighProsecutor seeks asset confiscation in N$9.9M Jantjies fraud case
Namibia's Prosecutor General has applied for a confiscation order against Amanda and Barnard Jantjies, who were convicted of defrauding transport company Ekono…
HighFrance deploys Caribbean naval forces to join U.S. anti-narcotics push
France announces military reinforcement in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking, aligning with US operations and regional allies against cartels amid Venez…
HighChivilcoy intensifica operativos policiales en accesos y barrios
Chivilcoy municipality deploys massive police operations across city access points and neighborhoods, implementing vehicle checkpoints and ID verification to d…
MediumToronto police seek suspect in anti-Semitic graffiti spree at high school
Toronto Police seek a suspect who spray-painted anti-Semitic messages at Central Tech high school on March 2, with similar incidents reported citywide the same…
HighFederal Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a human smuggling case, citing a tainted investigation allegedly influenced by Trump…
HighColumnist calls for criminal prosecution of Bolsonaro over pandemic response
Prominent columnist Reinaldo Azevedo argues President Bolsonaro should face criminal charges for treating COVID-19 as a political battleground and discouraging…
HighWoman dies after ‘one punch’ as teen charged with manslaughter
A 19-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a woman died following what police allege was a ‘single punch’ outside a pub in Northumberland, Unit…
MediumSix men accused of $6M romance scam targeting 100+ women face extradition
Six men accused of operating an organized romance scam network targeting over 100 women will be extradited, South African police announced. The criminal group…
HighTrial begins for three accused in deaths of American, Australian surfers in Mexico
Three men went on trial Monday in Mexico for the April 2024 murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and American Jack Carter Rhoad during a sus…
High'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault
Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances With Wolves,' received a life sentence for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, exploiting his status as a s…
HighSchool Shooting Highlights Gaps in Anti-Bullying Law Enforcement
A school shooting in Tacloban City killed three students, with bullying identified as the primary motive. The incident underscores the need for stronger enforc…
High17-year-old stabbed in neck during street attack in Lancashire
A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck in Brierfield, Lancashire. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; her injuries are no…
HighCornell gang-rape case reopened as DA investigates alleged assault, university response
A woman filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University and seven fraternity members, alleging they drugged and gang-raped her in October 2024 and that the un…
HighMet Police release body-cam footage of Golders Green stabbing arrest
Metropolitan Police released body-worn camera footage showing officers arresting a suspect in a stabbing incident in Golders Green that injured two Jewish men.…
HighDigital policing expansion raises constitutional concerns, expert warns
Legal experts warn that governments adopting digital policing systems must ensure technologies comply with constitutional protections, privacy rights, and acco…
HighICC Removes Chief Prosecutor Khan Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual abuse allegations, with some characterizing the decision as politically motivate…
HighBritish Man Pleads Guilty to Two Decades of Drugging, Raping Wife
A British man in his 60s pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his wife over 20 years, with police alleging a dozen other men conspired in the abuse in norther…
HighClancy trial holdout juror breaks silence on mistrial decision
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial breaks silence, claiming he had no doubts about her guilt and was cut off during deliberations. His refusal…
HighClark Earns Eastern Conference Player of Month Despite Limited June Games
Caitlin Clark earned WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June after averaging 21.9 points and 8.2 assists over 10 games, setting a league record wi…
HighGiggs accused of gaslighting, abuse in three-year relationship with ex-girlfriend
Ryan Giggs faces trial for controlling, coercive behavior and assault against ex-girlfriend Kate Greville over three years, with prosecutors alleging a pattern…
HighMurder inquiry launched after man found dead at ancient Peak District stone circle
A 26-year-old man's body was found at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District following summer solstice celebrations, prompting a murder investigatio…
HighHong Kong Tiananmen vigil organizers convicted of 'inciting subversion'
Two organizers of Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigil have been found guilty of inciting subversion under the national security law, marking another crac…
HighTres detenidos por homicidio durante robo en Bollullos (Huelva)
Spanish Civil Guard arrests three suspects in connection with the homicide of a person during a home robbery in Bollullos Par del Condado, Huelva. The victim w…
HighHong Kong Court Sentences Tiananmen Vigil Organizers to Up to 7 Years Prison
Hong Kong courts sentenced organizers of annual Tiananmen massacre vigils to up to seven years in prison under national security legislation, marking escalatio…
HighCourt upholds 30-year sentences for men convicted in 2016 murder case
Kenya's Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by two men convicted of murdering a youth leader in 2016, ruling that circumstantial evidence and the 'last seen' d…
HighManchester City guilty verdict rocks football; PM rules out snap election
Manchester City found guilty of financial rule breaches in unprecedented Premier League case; club denies wrongdoing and plans appeal as legal experts warn res…
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