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.
South Africa reels from mass shootings; 38 killed in week as townships live in fear
Multiple mass shootings across South African townships killed at least 27-38 people within days, with a tavern shooting claiming 18 lives and leaving communiti…
HighSacred Heart University employee arrested in child exploitation sting
A Sacred Heart University athletics employee was arrested after attempting to meet an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl, confessing to contact wi…
HighElizabeth Holmes Documentary Debuts at Film Festival While Serving Fraud Sentence
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, serving an 11-year fraud sentence, is the subject of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian debuting at a fil…
HighFarmer's midnight alert thwarts suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford
A Whelford resident's 999 call after spotting suspicious vans near RAF Fairford led to the arrest of five men on terror-related charges and the evacuation of 8…
HighAustralian mother and daughter remanded over IS-era slavery charges in Syria
Three Australian women have been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences including crimes against humanity and slavery during Islamic State's rule…
HighBrasília launches integrated police operation to combat crime in North and Northwest sectors
Brasília's security secretariat launched Operation Unitas, an integrated effort between military and civil police to combat crime in Asa Norte and Setor Noroes…
HighSouth Africa's Chrome Shadow: Migrants Die in Illegal Mining's Deadly Underground Economy
At least 14 miners, mostly undocumented migrants, died in a mine collapse near Rustenburg, South Africa, exposing a deadly underground economy where criminal n…
HighColorado judge orders NCAA to grant extra eligibility year to 2022-class athletes
A Colorado federal judge ordered the NCAA to grant all 2022-class athletes an additional eligibility year via blanket waiver, challenging the NCAA's newly impl…
HighMiddlesbrough residents fear police distrust fueling gang violence after A66 crash
Following a fatal A66 crash that killed two police officers and five young men, Middlesbrough residents express profound distrust of police amid escalating gan…
HighAustralian police release unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker's murder
Australian police released previously unseen investigation photos 25 years after British backpacker Peter Falconio's 2001 murder, hoping to locate his remains.…
HighAnti-migrant activist charged after allegedly slashing Channel dinghy
Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas has been charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a dinghy in the English Channel during a migrant rescue oper…
HighMan City signals appeal as Treasury Committee demands HMRC scrutiny of tax findings
Manchester City plans to appeal a Premier League commission's guilty verdict on 115 financial regulation breaches, claiming sponsorship deals were state-funded…
HighJudge blocks deportation of Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by ICE agents
A US judge temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by ICE agents in Texas. The 28-year-old remains in detention with a bullet…
HighAustrian police arrest suspect after rat poison discovered in baby food jars
Austrian police arrested a suspect after rat poison was discovered in HiPP brand baby food jars on supermarket shelves, triggering a public health scare.
HighPrince Harry, Elton John Ordered to Pay Daily Mail Publisher $13M in Privacy Lawsuit Loss
Prince Harry and six other public figures lost a privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers and must pay $13 million, with potential additional costs exceed…
HighMexican Governor Accused of Cartel Ties Returns to Office
Mexican Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya has returned to office after U.S. prosecutors accused him of protecting the Sinaloa cartel, reversing his earlier pledge to step…
HighThai ex-lawmaker arrested after shooting official over loan dispute
A former Thai lawmaker confessed to shooting dead a local government official over a money dispute at a Bangkok office. The incident marks the second major sho…
HighFrench court convicts Air France and Airbus of manslaughter in 2009 crash
A French court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in connection with the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 people, marking a significant leg…
HighGunfire at Toronto Latin Festival Kills 2, Wounds 3; Investigation Underway
Gunfire erupted at Toronto's TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival Saturday night, killing at least two people and wounding three others. Police are investigating the…
HighPolice identify woman found dead in caravan park as two men charged
Police identified 32-year-old Orinta Narbutaite found dead in Nottinghamshire on March 20. Two men charged with conspiring to prevent lawful burial; investigat…
HighItalian Court Annuls Extradition, Frees Brazilian Ex-Deputy Carla Zambelli
Italy's Court of Cassation annulled the extradition of former Brazilian deputy Carla Zambelli to Brazil, resulting in her release. The court recognized potenti…
HighBandidos member arrested in Melton tobacconist firebombing probe
Police arrested a patched Bandidos member and others during raids on a clubhouse in Ballarat, investigating an alleged arson attack at a Melton tobacco shop wh…
HighUS airman sidestepped British justice in indecent exposure case
A US airman accused of exposing himself to a 16-year-old and four women in England avoided British prosecution after US military took jurisdiction. His convict…
HighFederal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights violations
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota investigating an ICE officer for civil rights violations was fired after allegedly objecting to reduced charges. The case inv…
HighMan shot dead at London memorial service; murder investigation launched
A 40-year-old man was shot dead during a memorial service in East Acton, west London, on Friday evening. Police launched a murder investigation with 40-50 peop…
HighFormer US Attorney Charged with Felony Hit-and-Run in Houston Crash
Former U.S. attorney Jennifer Lowery is charged with a felony after allegedly leaving the scene of a vehicle crash on Memorial Drive in Houston.
MediumIsraeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man after a French nun was violently assaulted in East Jerusalem. The incident reflects escalating harassment of Christia…
HighVTI Announces Supreme Court Ruling on Former Director as Fugitive
Philippines' largest transit operator VTI held its annual stockholders meeting, reporting operational gains and announcing a Supreme Court ruling declaring for…
HighMan arrested after car strikes five in Nottinghamshire town centre
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after deliberately driving a car into a group of five people in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. One vi…
HighICC oversight body urges Chad, Venezuela to reverse withdrawals as court faces exodus
The ICC's oversight body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse withdrawals, warning departures weaken global justice. Five nations have now announced exits since…
High20-year-old shot in Liverpool home; victim refuses to cooperate with police
A 20-year-old man was shot in the shoulder at a house on Grenfell Road in Liverpool's Clubmoor area on Saturday evening. He left the scene in a taxi and went t…
HighCar ploughs into Berlin Pride crowd, killing 1, wounding 16; suspect sought
A vehicle ploughed into crowds near Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride celebration, killing one person and injuring 16 others. Police identified a suspect w…
HighTexas Tech, Sorsby Part Ways After Week-Long Legal Battle Over Gambling Violations
Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this season after a seven-day legal battle involving NCAA sanctions and gambling investigation. The quarterback's d…
HighUS Marshals arrest Tate brothers; UK seeks extradition
US Marshals have arrested social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate, with the UK seeking their extradition. The arrests follow investigations into all…
HighThree killed, five wounded in Philippines school shooting; two juvenile suspects arrested
A shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines killed three students and wounded five others. Two juvenile suspects, including a 15-…
HighIndonesian man arrested for allegedly poisoning mother-in-law with toxic satay
An Indonesian man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law by lacing chicken satay with rat poison, claiming he felt disrespected by her. He…
HighPolice arrest 'Caracas' for robbing tourist in Cartagena's historic district
Colombian police arrested a 27-year-old man known as 'Caracas' for robbing a tourist of a gold chain and iPhone in Cartagena's historic district. Stolen items…
HighUtah Woman Convicted of Murdering Husband With Fentanyl-Laced Cocktail
Kouri Richins, a Utah real estate agent, was convicted of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband Eric with five times a lethal fentanyl dose in 2022. Pros…
HighSuspect at large after shooting at Wilmington Hospital leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
Police in Delaware are searching for a suspect who opened fire at Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring another. The shooter…
HighRiot police clash with protesters at killer's home in Southampton
Riot police clashed with protesters in Southampton demonstrating over the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, with crowds gathering outside the home of…
HighMontreal shooting kills police officer, civilian and suspect in targeted incident
A shooting in Montreal resulted in the deaths of a police officer, a civilian, and a suspect. The incident appeared to target police and ended after a manhunt…
HighIndia arrests Bangladeshi man for aiding suspects in activist Hadi's murder
West Bengal police arrested a Bangladeshi national for allegedly helping two suspects in activist Sharif Osman Hadi's killing illegally enter India. The case i…
HighTikTok settles Alabama lawsuit for $100m, agrees to restrict child usage
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay Alabama $100m and implement child safety features including a two-hour daily usage limit, ending a lawsuit alleging intentio…
HighFlorida father, son charged with attempted murder after shooting innocent woman
A Florida father and 15-year-old son were charged with attempted murder after firing seven shots at an innocent woman they mistook for a home intruder. A bulle…
HighPhilippine VP ordered arrested over threats against Marcos
Philippine Vice President faces arrest warrant for threats against President Marcos in escalating political conflict that could derail her 2028 presidential am…
HighNorwegian Crown Princess's Son Convicted of Rape, Sentenced to 4 Years
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's crown princess, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to 4 years in prison following a high-profile tria…
HighColombian court bars presidential candidate from wearing national team jersey in campaign
A Colombian judge issued a provisional measure prohibiting presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella from using the Colombian national soccer team jersey…
HighMan arrested after threatening staff at Downtown Eastside Women's Centre with meat cleaver
Vancouver police arrested a 31-year-old man after he followed a woman into the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre and threatened to kill people while holding a m…
HighAmanda Knox's Comedy Show Sparks Outcry From Murdered Roommate's Family
Amanda Knox's stand-up comedy routine at Edinburgh Fringe Festival draws criticism from the family of Meredith Kercher, her murdered roommate, who call the sho…
HighCostco Employee Killed After Confronting Armed Shopper in Ohio
A 61-year-old Costco employee in Ohio was shot and killed after refusing entry to a shopper carrying a weapon with a drum magazine. The 22-year-old suspect cla…
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