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.
Officer shot in exchange of gunfire outside Belleville synagogue during Yom Kippur
A police officer and another person were injured in a shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario during Yom Kippur observance. Ontario's SIU is invest…
HighLondon stabbing suspect arrested as mayor warns of rising antisemitic attacks
Two people were stabbed in North London's heavily Jewish Golders Green neighborhood; police arrested a 45-year-old suspect and launched a counterterrorism inve…
HighSpokane arson suspect confesses to Old Trails Fire and 25 others
Aaron Farinacci confessed to deliberately setting the Old Trails Fire and 25 other fires in the Spokane area since last summer, strategically timing the initia…
HighThree wounded in suspected gang shooting in Denmark
Three people were wounded in a shooting in Holbaek, Denmark on Sunday, which police believe was linked to criminal gang disputes. The perpetrators fled in a wh…
HighIndonesia: Two men publicly flogged 76 times for gay sex in Aceh province
Two men were publicly flogged 76 times each in Indonesia’s Aceh province after being found guilty of same-sex relations under strict Islamic law. The punishmen…
MediumAward-winning author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes
Craig Silvey, author of acclaimed novel Jasper Jones, pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Two additional charges were dr…
HighBritish aid worker killed in Athens; boxer charged after wife provides key evidence
A British aid worker was killed in Athens and her body found in a suitcase. An Afghan boxer has been charged with the murder after his wife provided key eviden…
HighSan Diego mosque security guard hailed as hero for stopping attack
Amin Abdullah, a father of eight and security guard at a San Diego mosque, was killed alongside two worshippers in a shooting by teenage attackers. Police cred…
HighSouth Africa arrests suspect in deadly Saulsville pub shooting that killed 12
South African police arrested a 32-year-old suspect in connection with a mass shooting at an unlicensed pub that killed 12 people including three children, wit…
HighMexico's cartel violence extends to social media as influencers become targets
A livestreamer was shot dead in Mexico's Sinaloa state, raising concerns about influencers' entanglement with criminal cartels. At least 10 content creators ha…
HighSix Christchurch businesses hit in coordinated 90-minute crime spree
Six Christchurch businesses were targeted in coordinated break-ins over 90 minutes early Friday, with police linking the incidents and seeking public assistanc…
HighLouis Vuitton Wins $1.5M Trademark Case Against Chinese Tea Chain Molly Tea
Louis Vuitton secured a $1.5m judgment against Molly Tea for trademark infringement, prompting the Chinese beverage maker to rebrand its logo following the cou…
HighSerial predator should never have been freed, victim says after partner's death
Richard Scatchard, a serial rapist released on licence in 2013 despite being deemed a danger to women, killed his partner Kelly Faiers in 2023 by coercing her…
HighThree arrested for illegal gold mining in Occidental Mindoro
Three men were arrested in Occidental Mindoro for illegal gold exploration without permits. Police and DENR seized mining equipment and rock samples from the s…
HighSwiss Tourist Sentenced to Year in Prison for Violating Bali's Sacred 'Day of Silence'
A 26-year-old Swiss tourist received a one-year prison sentence in Bali for violating Nyepi, a sacred Hindu day of silence, and insulting the ritual on social…
HighBahamas court recognizes Master bank liquidation, identifies nine offshore entities
Bahamian court confirms liquidation of Master bank, identifying nine offshore entities used to divert R$15 billion from the Brazilian institution. Federal Poli…
HighShreveport mass shooting kills 8 children; deadliest in US in over 2 years
A man shot and killed eight children, seven his own, and two women in Shreveport, Louisiana Sunday morning during a domestic disturbance. The deadliest US mass…
HighICC votes to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct
ICC member states voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations, marking an unprecedented institutional crisis for the i…
HighEx-husband and wife found dead in suspected murder across Gloucestershire
Police named Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73, as victims of a suspected murder found at two locations in Gloucestershire. A man from Cheltenha…
HighCourt of Appeal to hear residents' challenge to Drumcree Orange Order parade
Northern Ireland's Court of Appeal will hear a legal challenge to the Parades Commission's decision allowing a controversial Orange Order march down the predom…
HighMissouri Executes Man With Intellectual Disability Despite Pope's Plea
Missouri is set to execute Ernest Lee Johnson on Tuesday for a 1994 triple murder despite pleas from Pope Francis and others citing his intellectual disability…
HighWoman beaten to death at Indian bus station as bystanders watch
A woman was fatally beaten by her partner at a crowded Gujarat bus station while bystanders watched. The accused's arrest was followed by police violence, rais…
HighRape victim condemns judge's decision to spare attackers jail time
A 16-year-old rape victim has condemned a judge's decision to spare two teenage boys jail time, calling it a 'rock in my face.' The attorney general is reviewi…
HighPolice say Mississippi woman's body was staged after death, leaving mother with more questions
Police in Jackson, Mississippi say Tasia Fortune, 29, was killed before her body was staged hanging from a tree in August. The revelation has left her mother w…
HighFive UK nationals released on bail after RAF Fairford terror arrest
Five British men in their 20s arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism have been released on bail. An Iranian link remains…
HighMahomes Sr. seeks court permission to attend son's games while on probation
Patrick Mahomes Sr., on probation for DWI and a subsequent violation, filed a motion requesting permission to leave Texas to attend seven of his son's Kansas C…
HighMan charged with arson after Birmingham supermarket fire
A 25-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary following a fire at a Birmingham city centre supermarket early Wednesday morning. He was arrested at…
HighGang massacre in Haiti kills 47, takes 50+ hostages as security crisis deepens
At least 47 people were killed and over 50 kidnapped in a gang attack on Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince. The gang leader threatened to execute hostages if police…
HighCarlton coach Voss performs citizen's arrest on alleged car thief in Hawthorn
Carlton AFL coach Michael Voss performed a citizen's arrest after chasing and restraining a teenage suspect fleeing a stolen Mercedes that crashed in Hawthorn…
HighClancy Murder Trial Ends in Hung Jury; Retrial Possible
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for killing her three children ended with a hung jury. Prosecutors may pursue a retrial while she remains hospitalized.
HighMossos arrest two men after shooting in Cornellà leaves woman slightly injured
Mossos d'Esquadra arrested two men following a shooting during a group altercation in Cornellà de Llobregat early Sunday, leaving one woman with minor injuries.
HighKosovo erupts in protest after Hague convicts ex-President Thaçi of war crimes
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by an international court in The Hague for war crimes, sparking protests at Kosov…
HighClancy trial examines postpartum psychosis defense in deaths of three children
Lindsay Clancy stands trial for killing her three children, with her defense centered on whether postpartum psychosis drove her actions. The case examines the…
HighUK student's death in police custody sparks George Floyd comparisons amid political backlash
A UK student's death while handcuffed by police has ignited national controversy, with bodycam footage fueling criticism and far-right groups attempting to wea…
MediumThailand school shooting death toll rises to nine with girl's death
A school shooting in Thailand has claimed nine lives, including a 12-year-old girl who died from her injuries. The incident represents a significant tragedy in…
HighApple faces $2.7B lawsuit over App Tracking Transparency bias
Apple is sued for $2.7 billion by app developers alleging its App Tracking Transparency rules unfairly favor Apple's own advertising services, following regula…
HighMultiple people killed in Walmart shooting in Virginia
Multiple people were killed and others wounded in a shooting at a Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart on Tuesday night. Police responded around 10:15 p.m. and deploye…
HighSeis detenidos por robo y homicidio de adulta mayor en Coronel; cuatro son adolescentes
Six suspects, including four adolescents, have been detained in connection with the robbery and homicide of an elderly woman in Coronel, Chile. The case remain…
MediumUS Judge Admits to Affair with Officer at Courthouse, Faces Minimal Discipline
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross resigned after admitting to a two-year sexual relationship with a police officer in her Georgia courthouse office, causing workplace…
HighFrench police arrest mother after 10-year-old boy found dead in suitcase
French police arrested a 33-year-old mother after her 10-year-old son's body was discovered in a suitcase near Paris. The child had multiple stab wounds; autho…
HighTrump Threatens Lawsuit Against Nonprofit Over National Guard Crime Claims
Trump threatens legal action against a nonprofit organization that questioned the effectiveness of his National Guard deployment plan in reducing crime.
HighTwo teenage students arrested after shooting kills 3 at Philippine high school
Two students aged 14 and 15 opened fire at a high school in Tacloban, Philippines, killing three peers and wounding seven. The suspects claimed bullying motiva…
HighSeven shot in Detroit strip club attack; 3 killed
Three people were killed and four injured in a shooting at an after-hours strip club in Detroit. Police are investigating the incident.
HighArgentine court orders return of Nazi-looted baroque painting to Jewish heir
An Argentine court ruled that a Nazi-looted baroque painting discovered in a house near Buenos Aires must be returned to the heir of its Jewish owner, with the…
HighBerlin Pride Attack: Main Suspect Killed in Police Raid
German authorities killed the main suspect in a Berlin Pride attack they classified as likely terrorism during a Sunday evening police raid.
HighSuspect arrested after helicopter pursuit in Cuiabá phone theft
A suspect was arrested in Cuiabá after stealing a woman's phone at gunpoint and fleeing through wooded areas. Police and an aerial operations helicopter pursue…
HighPolice hunt third suspect in targeted killing of Sarnia boilermaker
Police are searching for at least one additional suspect in the targeted killing of Sarnia boilermaker Andrew Chute, 45, whose body was found in April. Two men…
HighJudge backs consumer 'ripped off' by dealer despite legal loss in VW Beetle case
A New Zealand woman lost her legal appeal over a faulty VW Beetle purchased for $7,150, but the judge criticized the dealer for selling a defective vehicle and…
HighOhio man sentenced to nearly 5 years for attacking police during Capitol riot
Kenneth Joseph Owen Thomas, an Ohio man who repeatedly attacked police during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison. Prosecutor…
HighJudge restricts Cristina Kirchner's visitors to 3 people, twice weekly after economist photo
A federal judge imposed strict visit limits on former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner's home arrest after she posted a photo with nine economists, restri…
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