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.
Baton Rouge man gets nearly 10 years for child pornography possession
A 56-year-old Baton Rouge man was sentenced to 116 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material on his cellphone, with an additional 14…
HighTwo Singaporean men charged as scam callers in Cambodia-based syndicate
Two Singaporean men were charged for operating as scam callers in a Phnom Penh call centre targeting Singapore victims. The disrupted syndicate caused over S$4…
HighNZ's biggest illegal lottery operator avoids jail, sentencing delayed to June
A Canterbury man who ran New Zealand's biggest illegal lottery generating $11.12 million will not face jail time, though sentencing is deferred to June. Judge…
HighJudge suspects Plus Ultra diverted €16M from state rescue to money laundering network
Spanish authorities suspect Plus Ultra airline diverted €16 million from a €53 million government rescue package to opaque entities linked to money laundering,…
HighFederal Police arrest man with child abuse material in Rio Grande do Sul
Brazilian Federal Police arrested a 29-year-old man in Travesseiro after finding child sexual abuse material on his phone during Operation Sniffing, a multi-ph…
HighMass stabbing in Saskatchewan kills 10, wounds 15; two suspects sought
A series of stabbings across an Indigenous community and nearby village in Saskatchewan, Canada left 10 dead and 15 wounded. Two suspects remain at large as po…
HighDoJ Seizes $61M in Tether From Pig Butchering Scam Ring
U.S. DoJ seized $61 million in Tether linked to pig butchering cryptocurrency investment scams, while Tether reports freezing $4.2 billion in illicit assets gl…
HighPolice arrest two men with firearm and cocaine in Peru-Ecuador border region
Peruvian police arrested two men in Tumbes with a firearm and cocaine paste, allegedly members of the criminal gang 'Los Micros de la Frontera' operating at th…
HighDefense Strategy and Sympathetic Defendant Shape Clancy Trial Outcome
The Lindsay Clancy trial has centered on a sympathetic defendant and well-crafted defense strategy, with particular attention on defense attorney Kevin Redding…
MediumSecond suspect arrested in TransMilenio student murder; allegedly facilitated killer's escape
Colombian authorities arrested a second suspect in the April 15 killing of university student Fredy Santiago Guzmán during a robbery attempt on Bogotá's TransM…
HighFour Peruvians killed in Virginia shooting; tenant arrested without bail
Four members of a Peruvian family and a tenant were shot dead in Prince William County, Virginia on October 18. The 24-year-old suspect, David Maine, was arres…
HighMultiple killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out Burger; suspect dead
Multiple people, including the suspected shooter, were killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police confirmed fatalities and hospita…
HighNSA Invoked in Shamli Triple Murder Case Against Accused Father
A Shamli man accused of killing his wife and two minor daughters has been charged under the National Security Act, allowing detention without formal charges fo…
HighGolders Green stabbing suspect had prior Prevent referral that was closed
A 45-year-old man arrested for stabbing two Jewish men in London was previously referred to the Prevent counter-extremism programme in 2020, but the case was c…
HighMusk sought settlement with OpenAI before trial, court documents reveal
Court documents reveal Elon Musk attempted to reach a settlement agreement with OpenAI prior to litigation, suggesting efforts to resolve disputes outside judi…
MediumInfluencer, father and ex-boyfriend charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot against child's dad
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and former boyfriend face attempted murder charges for allegedly plotting to hire a hitman to kill Jack…
HighFederal Police target luxury Rio vineyard owners in Bitcoin fraud money-laundering probe
Brazilian Federal Police raided a luxury winery owned by the Eloy family in Rio de Janeiro, suspecting them of money laundering for Douver Braga, imprisoned in…
HighUvalde official identifies victims he knew personally in deadliest US school shooting since Sandy Hook
An 18-year-old gunman killed 19 fourth-graders and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. A local justice of the peace identified victims, ma…
HighTate brothers face new trafficking and sex crime charges in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with additional trafficking and sex crimes in Romania, including coercing a minor into sexual exploitation for over $…
HighU.S. military uses laser to destroy 3 cartel drones at southern border
The U.S. military used an Army laser system to shoot down three drones allegedly operated by drug cartels along the southern border this week, marking an escal…
HighFive killed in explosion at South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace
An explosion at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea killed five workers and injured two, prompting authorities to launch investigations into the incident at…
HighMosque Shooting Victims Hailed as Heroes for Preventing Further Violence
Victims of a deadly shooting at San Diego's Islamic Center are being recognized for their heroic actions in preventing further violence. Authorities continue i…
HighKerala HC upholds 498A conviction, rules domestic abuse needs no independent witnesses
Kerala High Court sentenced a husband to six months imprisonment for harassing his wife under Section 498A, ruling that domestic cruelty cases don't require in…
HighTwo men stabbed in possible hate crimes on Upper West Side; suspect in custody
Two men were stabbed in separate incidents on Manhattan's Upper West Side in what police are investigating as possible hate crimes. A suspect is in custody.
HighMexican Governor Accused of Cartel Ties Returns to Office
A Mexican governor accused by the US of cartel connections has returned to office, raising concerns about corruption and organized crime influence in regional…
HighJudge calls both parties 'vile' in marital breakdown case involving spy camera
An Irish Family Law Court heard a case where a separated couple living in the same home engaged in mutual harassment, including sabotaged meals and secret came…
HighTexas executes man for triple homicide during home robbery, fifth execution this year
Texas executed a man convicted of killing three people during a home robbery, marking the state's fifth execution in 2026.
HighiCloud backup reveals criminal network infiltrating Cabedelo city hall
Federal Police investigation reveals how Red Command faction 'Tropa do Amigão' infiltrated Cabedelo's municipal administration through fake companies to launde…
HighDecember K-drama bonanza: 10 must-watch series across Netflix, TVING, and more
December 2024 brings a diverse lineup of Korean dramas across Netflix, Prime Video, TVING, and other platforms, spanning psychological thrillers, romance, cour…
HighShooting at North Carolina party kills 3, injures 4
A shooting at a party in Wilmington, North Carolina early Saturday left three dead and four wounded. Police are investigating the incident that occurred around…
MediumThailand school shooting death toll reaches nine; teen gunman dead
A 14-year-old gunman killed at least nine people including teachers and a 12-year-old girl in Thailand's worst school shooting in years. The shooter, who also…
HighUS Deploys Largest Carrier to Caribbean as Venezuela Tensions Escalate
The US has deployed the USS Gerald Ford, its largest aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking and transnational crime, escalating tensions…
HighMusk accuses Altman of 'stealing charity' in OpenAI courtroom clash
Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betraying OpenAI's original charitable mission in courtroom testimony, claiming Altman 'stole a charity' by transforming the no…
HighMizuho alleges Radiant World fabricated Glencore emails to secure $100M
Mizuho Bank alleges Singapore-based Radiant World fabricated Glencore emails to secure nearly US$100 million in loans backed by fake iron ore receivables, spar…
HighNevada Supreme Court Upholds Sex Abuse Charges Against 'Dances With Wolves' Actor
Nevada Supreme Court denied Nathan Chasing Horse's motion to dismiss an 18-count indictment accusing the former 'Dances with Wolves' actor of leading a cult an…
HighAustralian girl, 9, killed after police open fire on family's car in Pakistan
A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and two family members injured when Pakistani police opened fire on their rental car in Punjab, mistaking it for a g…
HighLindsay Clancy trial centers on motive as victims' memory fades in public discourse
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial examines the deaths of her three children as public attention shifts toward conspiracy theories and debates about her mental stat…
HighDeath Penalty Sought in Kirk Shooting; Defense Argues No Bystanders Endangered
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk shooting, arguing he endangered bystanders. Robinson's defense contends the gunman struck…
HighJammu Police Report Lowest Crime in Five Years Amid Enhanced Security Push
Jammu police documented 4,134 FIRs in 2025, the lowest in five years, crediting intensive cordon-and-search operations, anti-narcotics campaigns, and preventiv…
MediumTikTok settles Alabama teen safety case for $100M, implements strict usage limits
TikTok agreed to pay Alabama $100 million and implement teen safety measures including daily use limits and parental controls, settling a lawsuit over mental h…
HighMan charged with hate crimes after disrupting NYC synagogue during Shabbat services
Larry Montes, 46, was charged with multiple hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, striking a congregant an…
HighMan arrested for planning violent Texas Capitol attack targeting AIPAC
A San Antonio man was arrested after authorities received credible information he planned a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol. He allegedly possessed f…
HighPolice hunt woman shot by Speaker's guard after refusing to stop
Ugandan police are searching for a woman shot by a guard after allegedly ignoring orders to stop near Parliament Speaker Anita Among's residence. The incident…
HighPublic Protector warns insulting office is criminal offense with R40k fine or jail
South Africa's Public Protector has warned that insulting the office constitutes a criminal offence punishable by up to R40,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment,…
HighBloody Footprint Becomes Key Evidence in Home Murder Case
A woman's murder investigation hinges on a bloody footprint left at the crime scene. CBS's 48 Hours examines how forensic evidence led to identifying the kille…
HighUK couple dies in Spanish villa jacuzzi; suction malfunction suspected
UK couple Thomasina and Patrick Tobin were found dead in a jacuzzi at their holiday villa in Cullera, Spain, after suffering fatal heart attacks from physical…
HighFour shot in Brixton drive-by attack; one critical
Four people were hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in Brixton early Saturday, with one 25-year-old in life-threatening condition. Police are investigating…
HighMalta Acquits Businessman in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Case
Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of masterminding the 2017 car bomb murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta, though five others remain co…
HighMan, 62, dies after street fight; 43-year-old arrested on murder suspicion
A 62-year-old man died following a fight on a busy London street; a 43-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder as police launch a full investigation.
HighAustralian police close investigation after 'body in suitcase' proves to be lifelike doll
Australian police launched a murder investigation after discovering a suitcase containing what appeared to be human remains near Sydney, but forensic testing r…
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