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.
Three killed in shooting at San Diego mosque; two suspected gunmen found dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at an Islamic center in San Diego, California. Two suspected shooters, aged 19 and 17, were found dead from self-inflict…
High9/11 Mastermind Trial Scheduled for June 2028 After Plea Deal Collapse
A US military judge set a June 2028 trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants accused of planning the September 11 attacks, pushing the cas…
HighBoston police investigate death at property owned by Rep. Pressley's husband
Boston police are investigating a death discovered at a Mattapan residence owned by Conan Harris, husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley. The homicide unit responded…
HighCourt blocks public property use in BRB bank rescue plan
A federal judge in Brasília suspended a law authorizing the use of public assets to capitalize the BRB bank, citing risks to public patrimony and potential abu…
HighSpanish court hears final witness testimony in 'hermanísimo' case amid allegations of predetermined job placement
Witness testimony concludes in the 'hermanísimo' case against Pedro Sánchez's brother David, with the UCO (police unit) accusing Socialist officials of potenti…
MediumLondon flat remains linked to Bristol body parts case; suspect named
Human remains found in a west London flat are connected to body parts discovered in Bristol suitcases. Police name Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera, 2…
HighBrazil's PGR Dismisses Homophobia Complaint Against Supreme Court Justice Gilmar
Brazil's Attorney General (PGR) has archived a homophobia complaint against Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes related to comments about Governor Zema, closin…
MediumArrest made in 30-year-old Melbourne siblings cold case after $1M reward
Victoria Police arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with the 1989 murders of siblings Doris McCartney and Ronald Swann, whose deaths remained unsolved for…
HighTexas court reverses injunction against midwife, but clinics remain closed
A Texas appeals court reversed an injunction that closed midwife Maria Rojas' clinics, finding insufficient evidence, but her attorney says the damage is irrev…
HighThailand mourns 12-year-old girl killed in school shooting as investigators seek motive
A 14-year-old gunman killed eight people including his grandparents and six at his school in Thailand before taking his own life. Investigators cite online vio…
HighBronze Age treasure stolen in four-minute Spanish museum heist
Thieves stole a significant portion of the Treasure of Villena, a Bronze Age gold collection, in a four-minute raid on a Spanish museum early Thursday. The hei…
HighEgyptian TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in major drugs case
An Egyptian TV presenter and 11 others have been sentenced to death in a major drug trafficking case. The high-profile conviction involves a crime show host fa…
MediumThree killed, 14 injured in Austin mass shooting; suspect fatally shot by police
A mass shooting in downtown Austin's entertainment district killed three people and injured 14 others early Sunday morning. Police fatally shot the suspect dur…
HighOklahoma principal subdues armed gunman in school shooting, sustains injury
An Oklahoma high school principal tackled and disarmed a 20-year-old gunman who entered the school with two stolen firearms, preventing further casualties. The…
HighChile grapples with rising contract killings as organized crime expands
Chile is experiencing an alarming increase in contract killings, with experts warning that while still lower than neighboring countries, cases have risen from…
HighFive killed in Northern Michigan shooting; suspect found dead
Five people were killed in a shooting spree across Northern Michigan on Friday; the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was found dead in a wooded…
HighChinese Artist Sentenced to Three Years for Mao Sculptures
Gao Zhen, a satirical artist, received a three-year prison sentence after a secret trial for allegedly slandering Mao through his sculptures, highlighting Chin…
HighChampaign man dies after accidental shooting, self-inflicted gunshot wound
A 20-year-old man died by self-inflicted gunshot wound after accidentally shooting a 16-year-old in the head during a vehicle incident in Champaign, Illinois.…
HighProsecutors detail alleged scheme in teen murder case as family reacts to court filings
Prosecutors allege a suspect murdered a 14-year-old victim to conceal sexual abuse after she threatened to expose details. Court filings reveal graphic details…
HighCasino industry escalates legal battle against prediction markets in federal court
A US appeals court ruled that prediction markets like Kalshi should be regulated as gambling, siding with states and the casino industry in their legal fight a…
HighSupreme Court Rules Death Row Inmate Can Challenge Racial Bias in Jury Selection
The Supreme Court ruled that a Mississippi death row inmate can challenge the exclusion of Black jurors from his trial, addressing racial bias in jury selectio…
HighNYPD Fatally Shoots Woman After Times Square Stabbing Spree Kills One
Police fatally shot a woman who stabbed two people in Times Square, killing one victim. The incident prompted NYPD warnings for the public to avoid the area.
HighThree dead, six injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting; suspect killed
A mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis left 3 dead and 6 injured, including multiple police officers. The suspect was also killed in the incident.
HighSony's Disc-Free PS5 Strategy Triggers $457M Lawsuit, Weakens Antitrust Defense
Sony's plan to eliminate physical disc support for PlayStation 5 has triggered a $457M lawsuit and undermined its antitrust defense, while gamers protest the m…
HighCornell rape case reopened as prosecutors weigh charges after civil lawsuit
US prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University after the victim filed a civil lawsuit, with the cas…
HighBoxeador mexicano Chávez Jr. é detido por imigração dos EUA por ligações com crime organizado
O boxeador mexicano Julio César Chávez Jr. foi detido pelo ICE para deportação após mandado de prisão no México por ligações com crime organizado e o Cartel de…
HighTate Brothers Arrested in Miami on U.K. Sex Crime Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by U.S. Marshals in Miami on charges related to sex crimes investigated by UK authorities. New charges involve seven alle…
HighKerala court denies bail to three CPI(M) activists in ED officials attack case
A Kerala court rejected bail pleas for three CPI(M) activists accused of attacking ED officials during searches at former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in a…
HighGerman police probe antisemitic arson attack on Wuppertal synagogue
A 37-year-old Afghan national was arrested after allegedly attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Wuppertal, Germany. Prosecutors say he made antisemitic com…
HighMontreal police officer killed in hotel shooting; gunman shot dead by officers
A 25-year-old gunman from Alberta killed a Montreal police officer at a Hilton hotel before being fatally shot by police. The suspect's manifesto contained inc…
High7-foot-3 ex-pro basketball player trades court for badge in Texas
Jordan Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 former professional basketball player, was sworn in as a Texas police officer, pursuing his true calling despite lifelong expectatio…
HighCal softball player sues university, ex-coach over alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation
A former UC Berkeley softball player filed a lawsuit alleging the ex-head coach pressured her into a sexual relationship and threatened playing time. The unive…
HighPolice arrest 14 in prison contraband smuggling ring in Brazil
Police arrested 14 suspects including prison staff and detainees' relatives for smuggling drugs and cell phones into an Itajubá prison. The operation seized co…
HighPasadena Officer Shot During 'Horseplay' With Loaded Firearm
A Pasadena police officer was shot in the shoulder after he and another officer engaged in unsafe horseplay involving loaded firearms in a parking garage. The…
HighToronto police uncover 'gun-for-hire' network recruiting teens via encrypted apps
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a 'multilayered' gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via e…
HighColombian court convicts Santiago Uribe of aggravated homicide, sentencing ex-president's brother to 28 years
Colombian court revoked Santiago Uribe's acquittal and convicted him of aggravated homicide and criminal conspiracy, sentencing him to 28 years in prison with…
HighBody of Karen Solomon, wife of Worcester police officer, found after multi-day search
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in her husband Kurt Solomon's death, a 31-year Worcester police veteran, has been found dead in woods near their home. Po…
HighNinth arrest in Jewish ambulance arson investigation
A ninth person has been arrested in connection with a March arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in London that caused £1m damage. The arrest is part of a broade…
HighSenior WA police officer charged with child abuse material offences
A senior West Australian police constable has been arrested and charged with offences related to child abuse material, suspended from duty pending court procee…
HighTennessee Appeals Court Upholds National Guard Deployment in Memphis
A Tennessee appeals court ruled the National Guard deployment in Memphis ordered by Gov. Bill Lee is legal, dealing a blow to the lawsuit challenging it.
MediumWoman dies in Bristol explosion after ex-partner forces entry with explosive device
A 35-year-old woman died in a Bristol explosion after her ex-partner forced entry with an explosive device. Police are treating her death as homicide and have…
HighNorwegian court releases princess's son pending verdict in rape case
Marius Borg Høiby, accused of raping four women and assaulting an ex-partner, was released from detention to care for his mother, Princess Mette-Marit, who is…
HighMother's lack of mental health awareness preceded daughter's fatal psychosis, inquest hears
An inquest reveals a 14-year-old girl with undiagnosed schizophrenia killed 10-year-old Biddy Porter in 2020, after her mother consulted a naturopath instead o…
HighFourth suspect arrested in death of Brazilian gay man in Spain
Spanish police arrested a fourth suspect in the beating death of Samuel Luiz, a 24-year-old Brazilian nursing technician killed in La Coruña. Authorities maint…
HighBritish charity worker found dead in Athens suitcase; police intensify hunt for missing Americans
A 38-year-old British charity worker was found dead in a suitcase in Athens with no clear cause of death. Greek police have mobilized their entire homicide div…
HighMilitary veteran faces eviction from decade-long treehouse home in Colorado court battle
A Colorado man who built an environmentally-designed treehouse home 15 metres high faces eviction after Pitkin County filed a lawsuit alleging building code vi…
HighEducation Ministry Probes Teacher for Sexual Misconduct in Terengganu
Malaysia's education ministry is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against a teacher in Terengganu following a similar case in Johor involving a 12-y…
HighSuspect in custody after shooting at Delaware hospital kills 1, wounds another
Two people were shot at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware on Tuesday, with one fatality reported. A suspect has been taken into custody as police investigate the…
HighMan arrested in Widdecombe murder inquiry released; investigation continues
A 26-year-old man arrested in connection with former MP Ann Widdecombe's death has been released and is no longer part of the investigation. Police continue se…
HighU.S. Woman Wanted for Extortion Arrested at Colombian Airport
Colombian migration authorities detained a US citizen at José María Córdova airport who was wanted by Mexico for aggravated extortion via an Interpol red notic…
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