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Kempster Cleared of Dumping Hares but Guilty on Birds

James Kempster, a 39-year-old roofer from Totton, Hampshire, was acquitted of criminal damage charges but convicted of possessing two protected birds after an incident in Broughton. Magistrates found that while DNA evidence linked him to the carcasses of a barn owl and kestrel, there was insufficien

Apr 24, 8:56 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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CrimeExecution

DOJ Expands Federal Execution Methods

The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded the methods available for federal executions to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation, and electrocution. A 48-page memo released on Friday stated that this expansion will 'strengthen' the death penalty. According to NPR , the move comes after former Pre

Apr 24, 7:02 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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CrimeFraud

Ex-SNP Adviser Embezzled £5k from Charity

Nathan Sparling, a former chief executive of the HIV Scotland charity and ex-adviser to an SNP MP, admitted in Edinburgh Sheriff Court to embezzling £5,000 from the organization. According to multiple sources, he spent the money on Uber rides and Amazon deliveries between April 2019 and March 2021.

Apr 24, 4:49 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Jake Reiner Describes Parents' Murder as 'Living Nightmare'

Jake Reiner, the eldest son of late Hollywood director Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner, described the aftermath of his parents' murder as a 'living nightmare' in an emotional essay published on Friday. Jake detailed how he learned of their deaths while attending a celebrat

Apr 24, 4:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Two Officers Investigated for Misconduct in Baird Suicide Case

Two officers with Wiltshire Police are facing potential gross misconduct investigations following the suicide of Tarryn Baird, whose husband Christopher Trybus was acquitted of manslaughter charges. According to BBC , the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is examining whether opportunitie

Apr 24, 10:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Man Charged with Murder of Headteacher in Cycling Crash

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a headteacher who was knocked off his bike in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Simon Richardson, 34 or 35 according to different reports and of no fixed address, faces multiple charges including manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop

Apr 24, 8:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Judge Orders Release of Boulder Attack Suspect's Family

Hayam El Gamal and her five children were released from ICE detention on Thursday after nearly a year in custody following an attack by her ex-husband in Colorado. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ordered their release, but ICE attempted to deport them just two days later, violating court orders. El G

Apr 24, 4:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Terrorism

2 Arrested in Alleged Plot to Attack Houston Synagogue

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly plotting to attack Congregation Beth Israel , the oldest Jewish house of worship in Texas, according to authorities and court documents. Angelina Han Hicks, 18, was charged with conspiring to commit murder and assault against synagogue members, while

Apr 24, 2:46 AM ET·2 min read

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Assault

CBP Officer Charged in Colorado Protest Incident

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has been charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief following an incident during a protest outside an ICE facility in Durango, Colorado. Nicholas Rice, the officer involved, is accused of grabbing Franci Stagi by the hair and putting he

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Drugs

Mexico's 'Kingpin Strategy' Sparks Violence

Mexico's aggressive 'kingpin strategy' aimed at dismantling drug cartels by targeting their leadership has led to a surge in violence, particularly in the state of Sinaloa. Since July 2024, following the arrest of cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, homicides and femicides have spiked dramatical

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Ex-Officer Arrested for Jazz Fest Mass Shooting Plot

Christopher Gillum, a former North Carolina law enforcement officer, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Authorities detained him Wednesday night in Destin, Florida, with a handgun and approximately 200 rounds of ammunition. The Okaloosa County Sher

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·2 min read

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GangViolence

FBI Arrests 43 in Mexican Mafia Crackdown

The FBI's Operation Gangsta's Paradise resulted in the arrest of over 40 alleged Mexican Mafia members and associates across Southern California early Thursday. According to multiple reports, federal investigators served arrest warrants in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Lakewood as part of a broader crackd

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Shooting

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Mall of Louisiana Shooting

At least one person was killed and five others injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon. According to multiple reports, two groups began shooting at each other after an argument in the food court. Police Chief TJ Morse stated that innocent bystanders might

Apr 23, 5:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Robinson Charged in San Fernando Valley Sexual Assaults

Damian Denzell Robinson Jr., 29, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting six women in San Fernando Valley over six hours on April 19. The attacks occurred at various locations, including businesses and grocery stores. The spree began shortly after 9:10 a.m. inside a business near Devonshire S

Apr 23, 3:56 PM ET·3 min read

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Violence

Adam Hall Jailed for Life for HIV Infections

Adam Hall, a 43-year-old man from Washington near Sunderland, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 23 years for raping four men and intentionally infecting seven individuals with HIV. The crimes took place between 2016 and 2023, targeting vulnerable young men Hall met online o

Apr 23, 1:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

$17M Awarded to Family of Man Shot by Tustin Police

A federal jury has awarded $17 million to the family of Luis Garcia, a homeless man shot and killed by police in Tustin, California. The verdict found that Officer Estella Silva used excessive force when she shot Garcia in August 2021. According to body camera footage, Garcia was hiding in bushes wh

Apr 23, 1:46 PM ET·1 min read

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Homicide

Autopsy Reveals Teen Died of Penetrating Injuries

An autopsy report has revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of singer D4vd's car last September, died from multiple penetrating injuries to her torso. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced on Wednesday that

Apr 23, 4:19 AM ET·3 min read

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Homicide

Navy Vet Charged in Atlanta Shootings Dies in Jail

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, the Navy veteran charged with killing three people in a series of shootings near Atlanta last week, died in jail Tuesday night. Authorities found him unresponsive in his cell at DeKalb County Jail and pronounced him dead after medical treatment failed. The victims were Pri

Apr 23, 12:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Theft

Chilean Man Sentenced for Stealing Noem's Purse

Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 50-year-old Chilean national residing in the U.S. illegally, was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's handbag from Capital Burger restaurant in Washington DC while she dined under Secret Service protection. The sto

Apr 22, 5:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Violence

Activist Says He Struck Officer to Protect Fellow Protester

Samuel Corner, a 23-year-old Palestine Action activist, testified in Woolwich Crown Court that he struck Police Sergeant Kate Evans with a sledgehammer to protect a fellow campaigner during a raid at an Elbit Systems UK site near Bristol on August 6, 2024. According to Daily Mail , Corner claimed he

Apr 22, 1:09 PM ET·3 min read

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Homicide

Jury Discharged in Baby Abuse-Murder Trial

The jury in the trial of Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, was formally discharged today at Preston Crown Court. The couple is accused of sexually abusing and murdering their adopted son, Preston Davey, who was 13 months old when he died. Varley faces charges including murder, sexua

Apr 22, 10:57 AM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

Florida Executes Chadwick Willacy for 1990 Murder

Florida has executed Chadwick Scott Willacy, a 58-year-old death row inmate convicted of killing his neighbor Marlys Sather during a burglary in 1990. According to multiple reports, Willacy was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. EDT on Tuesday after receiving a three-drug injection at the Florida State Pr

Apr 22, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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GangViolence

El Salvador Holds Mass Trial for 486 MS-13 Members

El Salvador commenced a mass trial on Tuesday for 486 alleged members of the MS-13 gang, accused of participating in more than 47,000 crimes between 2012 and 2022. The charges include homicide, femicide, extortion, and arms trafficking. Prosecutors are seeking maximum prison sentences for each defen

Apr 22, 3:07 AM ET·2 min read

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Shooting

Florida Probes ChatGPT's Role in FSU Shooting

Florida's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into whether OpenAI's AI chatbot ChatGPT played a role in advising the gunman behind last year's Florida State University shooting. According to multiple reports, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that prosecutors are e

Apr 21, 7:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Crime

Kempster Cleared of Dumping Hares but Guilty on Birds

DOJ Expands Federal Execution Methods

Ex-SNP Adviser Embezzled £5k from Charity

Jake Reiner Describes Parents' Murder as 'Living Nightmare'

Two Officers Investigated for Misconduct in Baird Suicide Case

Man Charged with Murder of Headteacher in Cycling Crash

Judge Orders Release of Boulder Attack Suspect's Family

2 Arrested in Alleged Plot to Attack Houston Synagogue

CBP Officer Charged in Colorado Protest Incident

Mexico's 'Kingpin Strategy' Sparks Violence

Ex-Officer Arrested for Jazz Fest Mass Shooting Plot

FBI Arrests 43 in Mexican Mafia Crackdown

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Mall of Louisiana Shooting

Robinson Charged in San Fernando Valley Sexual Assaults

Adam Hall Jailed for Life for HIV Infections

$17M Awarded to Family of Man Shot by Tustin Police

Autopsy Reveals Teen Died of Penetrating Injuries

Navy Vet Charged in Atlanta Shootings Dies in Jail

Chilean Man Sentenced for Stealing Noem's Purse

Activist Says He Struck Officer to Protect Fellow Protester

Jury Discharged in Baby Abuse-Murder Trial

Florida Executes Chadwick Willacy for 1990 Murder

El Salvador Holds Mass Trial for 486 MS-13 Members

Florida Probes ChatGPT's Role in FSU Shooting

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Kempster Cleared of Dumping Hares but Guilty on Birds

DOJ Expands Federal Execution Methods

Ex-SNP Adviser Embezzled £5k from Charity

Jake Reiner Describes Parents' Murder as 'Living Nightmare'

Two Officers Investigated for Misconduct in Baird Suicide Case

Man Charged with Murder of Headteacher in Cycling Crash

Judge Orders Release of Boulder Attack Suspect's Family

2 Arrested in Alleged Plot to Attack Houston Synagogue

CBP Officer Charged in Colorado Protest Incident

Mexico's 'Kingpin Strategy' Sparks Violence

Ex-Officer Arrested for Jazz Fest Mass Shooting Plot

FBI Arrests 43 in Mexican Mafia Crackdown

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Mall of Louisiana Shooting

Robinson Charged in San Fernando Valley Sexual Assaults

Adam Hall Jailed for Life for HIV Infections

$17M Awarded to Family of Man Shot by Tustin Police

Autopsy Reveals Teen Died of Penetrating Injuries

Navy Vet Charged in Atlanta Shootings Dies in Jail

Chilean Man Sentenced for Stealing Noem's Purse

Activist Says He Struck Officer to Protect Fellow Protester

Jury Discharged in Baby Abuse-Murder Trial

Florida Executes Chadwick Willacy for 1990 Murder

El Salvador Holds Mass Trial for 486 MS-13 Members

Florida Probes ChatGPT's Role in FSU Shooting

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