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.
El Chapo's nephew captured in Mexico as cartel violence intensifies
Mexican authorities captured Isai "N," nephew of imprisoned drug lord El Chapo, in Sonora state. The operation also seized 687 kilos of cocaine, 151 guns, and…
HighPhilippine Senator Arrested on Plunder Charges in High-Profile Corruption Case
A Philippine senator has been arrested on plunder charges as part of a large-scale corruption investigation, with the arrest occurring ahead of an impeachment…
HighDomestic worker contradicts herself in Henry Borel trial as prosecutors present post-death messages
A domestic worker's testimony in the trial of Henry Borel's death contained contradictions and memory lapses, with prosecutors presenting messages showing she…
HighBrazil's Supreme Court suspends sessions amid corruption scandal and political turmoil
Brazil's Supreme Court cancelled deliberations amid accusations that Justice Andre Mendonca leaked documents implicating Justice Alexandre de Moraes in a major…
HighWitnesses dispute ICE account of fatal Houston shooting, say driver posed no threat
Three detainees witnessed an ICE officer fatally shoot a Houston driver through a passenger window without threat, contradicting the agency's self-defense clai…
HighPolice kill 2 bandits in Isiolo raid; civilian shot in separate Laikipia incident
Police killed two suspected bandits during a gunfight in Isiolo after they raided a home to steal livestock. A separate incident in Laikipia left a civilian de…
HighSydney authorities seize $224m meth painted into container walls from Mexico
Australian Federal Police and Border Force seized over 200kg of methamphetamine worth $224 million that was painted into container walls in an elaborate smuggl…
HighTwo killed in Chico library shooting; suspect, 18, arrested in minutes
An 18-year-old suspect opened fire at a Northern California library, killing two patrons and injuring a child. Police say the shooter appeared motivated by the…
HighBrazil's STJ upholds preventive detention of influencer Deolane Bezerra
Brazil's Superior Court of Justice unanimously denied influencer Deolane Bezerra's release request, maintaining her preventive detention amid allegations of co…
HighJudge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note Found by Cellmate
A federal judge unsealed a handwritten note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his 2019 jail death, found by his cellmate. The judge ruled it qualif…
HighSeattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigns after mayor's request amid complaints
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned following a deadly food festival shooting and mounting pressure from Mayor Katie Wilson and city councilmembers. The…
HighEl Mencho, narcotraficante mais procurado do México, é morto em operação militar
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, conhecido como El Mencho, foi morto em operação militar em Jalisco com apoio dos EUA. Sua morte marca o fim da liderança do Cartel…
HighKnicks one win from Finals after dominant sweep of Cavaliers
The New York Knicks defeated Cleveland 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, moving within one victory of their first NBA Finals appearance since…
HighPeru prosecutor seeks arrest of leftist candidate advancing to runoff
Peru's prosecutor requested a five-year prison sentence for leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez on the same day he advanced to the presidential runoff against ri…
HighThree dead in domestic shooting outside Illinois middle school; suspect among victims
Three people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in a domestic-related shooting outside Berwyn's Lincoln Middle School. Police confirmed no ongoing th…
HighFIFA removes referee spray from World Cup after Brazilian inventor's legal victory
FIFA banned the use of spray by referees at the 2026 World Cup following a Brazilian court ruling against the organization over patent infringement by inventor…
HighWA police officer charged after allegedly assaulting five-week-old baby
A 30-year-old Western Australian police officer has been charged with aggravated common assault after allegedly attacking his five-week-old baby on Sunday. The…
HighWembanyama's defensive dominance sends Spurs past Blazers in Game 5
Victor Wembanyama's elite defense led the San Antonio Spurs past the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 in Game 5, with the 7-footer recording six blocks and forcin…
HighCricket star Warner to accept drink-drive charge
Australian cricket legend David Warner will accept responsibility for a drink-driving charge after allegedly being twice the legal limit in Sydney in April. Hi…
HighSouth Korea city battered by near-metre of rain, deadly landslide kills one
Torrential rains in South Korea's southern region killed one person and injured four others, with a landslide destroying an apartment building in Geoje after n…
HighFederal judge strikes down Illinois immigrant tuition laws in Trump admin victory
A federal judge ruled Illinois laws providing in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented immigrants unconstitutional, marking another Trump administrat…
HighHenry Borel case: Monique's defense expresses confidence in acquittal at trial start
The trial of Monique Medeiros begins in Rio de Janeiro for the death of her 4-year-old son Henry Borel in 2021. Her defense argues she was a victim of domestic…
High12 wounded in shooting near Toledo festival; two shooters sought
At least 12 people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday evening. Police believe at least two shooters were firing at each other…
HighAustralian Woman Convicted in Mushroom Murder Case Appeals Three Convictions
Erin Patterson appeals her conviction for three murders committed via death cap mushroom poisoning in Australia. Her legal team claims trial errors warrant a r…
HighRevered Thai Buddhist monk arrested over alleged embezzlement of hospice donations
Luang Phor Alongkot, a respected Thai Buddhist monk who founded an HIV/AIDS hospice, was arrested for allegedly embezzling temple donations. He resigned last w…
HighFrench couple accused of abandoning children allegedly planned psychological disorder defense
Two French suspects were interrogated in court Friday for allegedly abandoning two children (ages 4-5) in Portugal. A GNR officer reported overhearing them pla…
HighCarlton coach Voss tackles alleged car thief, discovers suspect armed with knife
Carlton AFL coach Michael Voss chased and tackled a 16-year-old car thief in Hawthorn, discovering the teen was carrying a knife when police arrived.
HighOne killed, three wounded in Northern California high school graduation shooting
One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting at a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, California on Wednesday evening. Police are sea…
HighRebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by actress from her film
A Sydney court cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming actress Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts about a disputed bath incident, dismissing the case and orderin…
HighHuddersfield double murder: Mum-of-four and man found dead; suspect arrested
Police are investigating the deaths of Katie Higton, 27, and Steven Harnett, 25, found at a Huddersfield home with bladed weapon injuries. A 34-year-old man ha…
HighTeen fleeing police crashes through airport fence, hits plane and tractor
A 17-year-old fleeing police crashed through Portsmouth International Airport's perimeter fence, striking a parked plane and tractor before arrest. The intoxic…
HighBrazilian influencer Malévola faces preventive arrest request in threats investigation
Malévola, a Brazilian influencer, is the subject of a preventive arrest request in an investigation involving threats against fellow influencer Jojo Todynho. H…
MediumSão Paulo police rescue 1,000 animals in Discord-based investigation
São Paulo Civil Police rescued approximately 1,000 animals during investigations targeting illegal animal trafficking networks operating on Discord. The operat…
MediumEuropol warns of 'industrial-scale' recruitment of children into criminal networks
Europol reports criminal groups are systematically recruiting children at industrial scale for violent crimes, with teens being exploited through apps and soci…
HighMunich arson attack on defense firm signals escalating infrastructure threats in Germany
Police arrested two Bulgarian citizens after an arson attack on a construction site near a Munich defense firm, investigating a possible political motive amid…
HighAttack on French nun in Jerusalem reflects pattern of escalating Christian harassment
A French nun was attacked near Jerusalem's Old City, with Israeli police arresting a suspect. The incident highlights escalating abuse against Christians in th…
HighSix killed in Iowa domestic dispute shooting; suspect found dead
Six people, believed to be family members, were killed in multiple shootings across Muscatine, Iowa on Monday. The suspected shooter, Ryan Willis McFarland, 52…
HighHoldout juror in Clancy mistrial breaks silence, refocuses on victims
Michael Desronvil, the lone juror who blocked conviction in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, made his first direct public remarks, focusing on the three decease…
HighJailed funeral boss's apology letter sparks fresh anger from grieving families
Robert Bush, jailed for 20 years for failing to bury or cremate bodies and giving families strangers' ashes, issued an apology letter that victims say shows no…
HighAward-winning Australian author Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences
Craig Silvey, author of 'Jasper Jones,' was arrested and charged with possession and distribution of child exploitation material after police found him activel…
HighBungoma court acquits two men in property destruction case due to weak prosecution
A Bungoma court acquitted two men of charges related to a 2020 property rampage, ruling the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt due to…
HighTrial begins for three men accused of murdering Australian surfers and American in Mexico
Three men went on trial in Mexico for the April 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and an American friend during a suspected robbery at a Baja California…
HighBritney Spears Enters Rehab Voluntarily Following March DUI Arrest in California
Britney Spears, 44, has voluntarily entered rehab following her March DUI arrest in Ventura County, CA. A court date remains scheduled for May 4.
MediumMeta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Safety Case
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million after ruling that Instagram and Facebook harm children's mental health through their platforms' design and…
HighKenya Arrests 8 Students After Deadly Dorm Fire Kills 16 at Girls School
A fire at Utumishi Girls School in Kenya killed 16 students in their dormitory. Police arrested 8 students on suspicion of arson as authorities investigate the…
HighHotel mix-up could overturn mushroom murderer's conviction
Erin Patterson's lawyers argue a hotel accommodation shortage during jury sequestration, exacerbated by a table tennis tournament, fatally undermined the fairn…
HighBarcelona opens La Liga title defense against Elche on ABC Sunday
FC Barcelona begins its 2026-27 La Liga title defense Sunday against Elche at 3:30 p.m. ET, with the match airing free on ABC and multiple streaming platforms.
HighShooting in Honduras kills three, including 10-year-old child
Three people, including a 10-year-old boy, were killed in an indiscriminate shooting in La Ceiba, Honduras. The incident reflects the country's severe gang and…
HighMexico rescues eight from CJNG cartel's clandestine clinic in Jalisco
Mexican authorities rescued eight people forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a hidden clinic on a farm in Jalisco state, seizing drugs…
HighSouth African Police Arrest British Fugitive Wanted for Family Deaths
South African police arrested a British-Zimbabwean man wanted for allegedly killing his wife and two daughters in England. The arrest followed an intelligence-…
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