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.
Musk's Former Partner Emerges as Key Witness in OpenAI Lawsuit
A mother of Elon Musk's children has become a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI, providing testimony about Musk's past interactions with company leader…
HighNine injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati nightclub
At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting at Over-the-Rhine nightclub in downtown Cincinnati early Sunday morning. Police responded to gunfire near…
HighUS Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungary, Poland Amid Broader Pause
A Manhattan court has cancelled a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, though processing resumes only for Hungary and Pola…
MediumErtzaintza releases first crime data by detainee origin, sparking debate
The Basque Country's police force (Ertzaintza) published its first statistical report breaking down arrests by geographic origin, revealing 35% of detainees we…
HighFlorida man arrested after suspected remains found at father's home
A 25-year-old Florida man was arrested after suspected human remains were discovered buried at a property during his father's disappearance investigation. Evid…
HighDriver kills 2, injures 3 in deliberate rampage through Leipzig shopping area
A 33-year-old German driver deliberately plowed into pedestrians in Leipzig's central shopping district, killing two people and seriously injuring three others…
HighPhilippine police: Tacloban school shooting planned for months by teen suspects
Two minors aged 14 and 15 planned a school shooting in Tacloban City for over a month, killing three students and injuring 20 others using a stolen police fire…
HighMillions of Americans have until July 10 to claim COVID-era IRS refunds
A federal court ruling entitles millions of Americans to IRS refunds for penalties and interest assessed during COVID-19 filing deadline extensions, but they m…
HighProsecutor: Clancy failed to prove 'break with reality' as jury deliberates
Prosecutors argue Lindsay Clancy failed to prove postpartum psychosis in the deaths of her three young children, with a former Susan Smith prosecutor questioni…
HighMan City guilty verdict: What happens next in eight-year financial rules saga
Manchester City has been found guilty on almost all 115 Premier League financial rule charges after an eight-year investigation, with potential sanctions inclu…
High14-year-old girl killed and dismembered in Argentina
A shocking case involving the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Agostina Vega in Argentina has drawn significant media attention, highlighting serious vi…
MediumAccused 'Lovers' Lane' killer dies in Nebraska jail before extradition
A man arrested for the 1990 Houston 'Lovers' Lane' murders died in a Nebraska jail cell while awaiting extradition and capital murder charges, closing a decade…
HighJury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis in 1996 Tupac Shakur murder
A Las Vegas jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, closing a decades-old case.
HighCanadian Judge Clears Bridal Shop Owner in Coat Hook Incident
A Canadian court cleared a bridal shop owner accused of placing a child on a coat hook, ruling the incident was misguided horseplay rather than malicious condu…
HighUK actress charged in A$296m meth smuggling plot from Ghana to Australia
British actress Emaa Hussen, 34, has been charged with attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine worth A$296m into Australia hidden in charcoal shipments…
HighDeSantis Defends Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Amid Domestic Violence Allegations
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended a holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case after NBC reported the juror's history of domestic violence allegations, accu…
HighTwo killed in domestic violence incident at Berlin-area school
Two people were killed in a domestic violence incident at a school near Berlin; a 19-year-old suspect was arrested. The victims were an 18-year-old student and…
HighClancy's Defense Challenges Evidence in Children's Deaths Case
Lindsay Clancy's defense team argues insufficient evidence proves she killed her three children, marking a significant shift after trial focused on her mental…
HighSri Lanka's Human Rights Commission Reviews Prison Violence Prevention Measures
Sri Lanka's Human Rights Commission met with authorities to address prison violence following recent unrest, discussing overcrowding, safety, and infrastructur…
HighToronto police dismantle 'multilayered' gun-for-hire network linked to dozens of shootings
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including attacks on the US consulate and synagogues, to a sophisticated gun-for-hire network where youth are h…
HighUK man charged with terrorism plot against Farage, murder of politician
British prosecutors charged Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, while he faces murder charges in the death of c…
HighWyoming mother kills three daughters, critically injures fourth in murder-suicide
A 32-year-old Wyoming mother fatally shot three of her daughters aged 2, 2, and 9, then herself, leaving a 7-year-old fighting for life with severe brain injur…
HighLong Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Rex Heuermann, an architect, was sentenced to life without parole for killing seven women between 1993 and 2011 on Long Island. His arrest in 2023 came after a…
HighAustralian court dismisses defamation case against Rebel Wilson
An Australian judge dismissed defamation claims brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes against Rebel Wilson over Instagram posts related to Wilson's directorial…
HighAlberta separatist lawyer's $8.5M assets frozen over First Nation fund allegations
A judge froze $8.5 million in assets belonging to prominent Alberta separatist Jeffrey Rath after the Tallcree First Nation alleged he misappropriated trust fu…
HighTwo suspects detained in fatal shooting of Australian tourist in Bali
Indonesian authorities have detained two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of an Australian tourist on the resort island of Bali, according to the…
HighJudge Must Justify Disagreement With AI, Says Barroso
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Barroso states judges must explain their disagreement with AI recommendations, shifting the burden of proof to judicial decision…
HighSons of convicted killer Kouri Richins say they'd feel unsafe if mother were released
The three sons of Kouri Richins, convicted of poisoning their father with fentanyl, testified they would feel unsafe if she were released, supporting prosecuto…
HighIllinois High School Student's Elementary School Shooting Plot Thwarted by Relative
A Plainfield high school freshman planning to shoot up an elementary school was stopped by a relative who tackled the armed student. Police recovered a gun and…
HighTwo detained after French TikTok influencer's burned body found in vineyard
A 29-year-old French TikTok influencer's burned body was discovered in a southern France vineyard; two men have been detained as authorities confirm her identi…
HighLindsay Clancy mistrial: holdout juror speaks as retrial questions loom
A mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case has sparked debate over investigating a holdout juror, with defense and prosecutors agreeing to adjourn proceedings while…
MediumBaldoni's lawyer claims victory as judge awards Lively limited attorney fees in settlement
A judge awarded Blake Lively limited attorney fees in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, who denied harassment allegations. Baldoni's attorney claimed victo…
HighArrest Made in 2017 'Putney Pusher' Case After 9-Year Investigation
Police arrested a suspect in connection with a 2017 incident where a woman was shoved into a bus's path on a London bridge. The arrest comes nine years after t…
HighMaduro's Defense of Alex Saab Reveals Operative's Critical Value to Regime
Venezuelan journalist Ewald Scharfenberg reveals that Alex Saab's extradition to the US exposes a money laundering scheme affecting Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuado…
High'Virgin River' actor Stewart McLean's death ruled homicide, remains identified
Canadian actor Stewart McLean, known for Netflix's Virgin River, has been found dead in what authorities are investigating as a homicide. The 45-year-old was l…
HighJustice Dept. seeks to dismiss Jan. 6 rioters' lawsuit over missed deadline
The Justice Department moved to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by Jan. 6 defendants claiming excessive police force, arguing the claims were filed over t…
HighPolice forces failing investigation basics, inspectorate warns
England and Wales police forces are failing to meet basic investigation standards and victim service expectations, according to the Chief Inspector of Constabu…
HighCosta del Sol faces drug trafficking surge two decades after major corruption crackdown
Two decades after Operation Malaya, Spain's Costa del Sol has transformed from a mass tourism destination into a major drug trafficking hub, reflecting broader…
MediumBrazilian court denies freedom request for influencer Deolane Bezerra
A Brazilian court has denied Deolane Bezerra's request for release, keeping the influencer and lawyer in custody. The decision comes amid investigations into a…
HighAustrian man admits plotting jihadist attack on Taylor Swift Vienna concert
A 21-year-old Austrian man has admitted to plotting a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert in August 2024, with police discovering an almost-comple…
HighDela Rosa backs public crime videos despite PNP chief's safety concerns
Sen. Dela Rosa contradicts PNP chief Sinas, arguing that public video recordings of crimes are valuable for investigations despite safety risks to bystanders.
HighJudge halts $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros merger over competition concerns
A US federal judge temporarily halted the $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros merger after 12 states sued, citing concerns the deal would reduce competition and harm…
HighJewish heirs sue California museums over Nazi-looted art under new laws
Jewish heirs filed lawsuits against California's Norton Simon Museum and Poland's Auschwitz-Birkenau museum seeking return of Nazi-looted paintings, leveraging…
HighHenry Nowak inquest to examine police conduct, coroner announces
A coroner has announced an inquest into Henry Nowak's death will examine police actions, amid widespread public outcry and comparisons to high-profile police m…
HighTaylor Swift's Vienna concerts cancelled after authorities arrest two suspects in alleged terror plot
Austrian authorities arrested two suspects in connection with a planned terrorist attack, forcing cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna schedul…
HighCar Thief Stops to Ask Police for Directions to I-80
A car thief was apprehended after asking a police officer for directions to I-80 in Illinois. The suspect did not reach his intended destination.
MediumVideo reveals deadly Idaho rampage that killed 3 at In-N-Out drive-thru
Surveillance video released by Twin Falls police shows a 24-year-old gunman's deadly rampage that killed three people at an In-N-Out drive-thru and nearby loca…
HighIndonesia seeks prison time for student who edited protest post, raising free speech concerns
Indonesian prosecutors seek six-month prison sentence for student activist Khariq Anhar over an edited social media post altering a news headline, raising conc…
HighPistons seek Game 4 upset as Magic chase historic 8-seed run
Detroit faces Orlando in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Magic leading 2-1. The matchup features contrasting shooting performances and indi…
HighDaughter's Suspicion: Mother Faces Murder Trial in Decades-Old Case
A daughter's suspicions about her mother's involvement in a double murder lead to courtroom proceedings that reveal disturbing truths. CBS News investigates th…
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