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Social justice
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Palestinians Released by Israel Show Evidence of "Shocking" Torture, Neglect

Israeli authorities are accused of torturing and neglecting prisoners, raising urgent calls for international intervention.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Caesar Unmasked: The Man Who Exposed al-Assad's Crimes

Caesar, a military defector, exposed the Syrian regime's torture of civilians through 53,000 photos, leading to calls for justice against systemic inhumanity.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Keith Siegel, a Former Hostage, Recounts Captivity in Gaza

Hamas captors used brutal torture methods against hostages, showcasing the horrors of their captivity.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Numerous signs of torture': Ukrainian journalist's detention and death in Russian prison

A Ukrainian journalist, Viktoriia Roshchyna, died under brutal detention conditions, highlighting risks faced by journalists in conflict zones.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled': eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal

The article recounts the severe torture and inhumane treatment experienced by detainees in Israeli prisons.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Torture and Secret C.I.A. Prisons Haunt 9/11 Case in Judge's Ruling

A military judge dismissed a confession due to torture and prolonged, incommunicado detention of a defendant in the Sept. 11 case.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Palestinians Released by Israel Show Evidence of "Shocking" Torture, Neglect

Israeli authorities are accused of torturing and neglecting prisoners, raising urgent calls for international intervention.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Caesar Unmasked: The Man Who Exposed al-Assad's Crimes

Caesar, a military defector, exposed the Syrian regime's torture of civilians through 53,000 photos, leading to calls for justice against systemic inhumanity.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Keith Siegel, a Former Hostage, Recounts Captivity in Gaza

Hamas captors used brutal torture methods against hostages, showcasing the horrors of their captivity.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Numerous signs of torture': Ukrainian journalist's detention and death in Russian prison

A Ukrainian journalist, Viktoriia Roshchyna, died under brutal detention conditions, highlighting risks faced by journalists in conflict zones.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled': eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal

The article recounts the severe torture and inhumane treatment experienced by detainees in Israeli prisons.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Torture and Secret C.I.A. Prisons Haunt 9/11 Case in Judge's Ruling

A military judge dismissed a confession due to torture and prolonged, incommunicado detention of a defendant in the Sept. 11 case.
more#human-rights
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Confessions, Torture, and the Criminal Law

Under English common law, if a suspect is deemed "psychologically hardened", the brutal tactics used to secure their confession may not count as torture or oppression in the eyes of the court.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors Recall Torture They Endured From Israeli Military in New Documentary the BBC Refused to Air': They Hung Me Up'

When I arrived at Sde Teiman prison, I was in a bad way, my ribs were broken. But inside, during interrogation, they would continuously beat me...
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Pregnant British teenager tells court she was forced' to smuggle drugs into Georgia

Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British teenager imprisoned in Georgia, claims she was tortured into smuggling drugs, showing her scarred wrist in court.
Canada news
#crime
Cryptocurrency
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the $21 Million NYC 'Townhouse of Horrors' Where Crypto King Allegedly Tortured Italian Tourist for 17 Days

Two cryptocurrency investors are arrested for kidnapping and torturing an associate for over two weeks.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A second crypto investor is charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in a posh NYC townhouse

Kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency investor in Manhattan for Bitcoin password highlights extreme risks in crypto crime.
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Grandma found buried in concrete under shed was tortured for hours with a pneumatic nail gun

An 82-year-old grandmother was brutally murdered, with her handyman accused of torturing her before her death.
Cryptocurrency
fromAol
1 month ago

He Was Urinated On, Cut with a Saw and Forced to Smoke Crack: What Police Say Happened to Tourist Lured to N.Y.C. - and Why

Two cryptocurrency investors were arrested for allegedly torturing an Italian tourist to extract his Bitcoin password.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

A man received a 394-year prison sentence for torturing and abusing a woman for two years at a hotel.
Cryptocurrency
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the $21 Million NYC 'Townhouse of Horrors' Where Crypto King Allegedly Tortured Italian Tourist for 17 Days

Two cryptocurrency investors are arrested for kidnapping and torturing an associate for over two weeks.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A second crypto investor is charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in a posh NYC townhouse

Kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency investor in Manhattan for Bitcoin password highlights extreme risks in crypto crime.
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Grandma found buried in concrete under shed was tortured for hours with a pneumatic nail gun

An 82-year-old grandmother was brutally murdered, with her handyman accused of torturing her before her death.
Cryptocurrency
fromAol
1 month ago

He Was Urinated On, Cut with a Saw and Forced to Smoke Crack: What Police Say Happened to Tourist Lured to N.Y.C. - and Why

Two cryptocurrency investors were arrested for allegedly torturing an Italian tourist to extract his Bitcoin password.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

A man received a 394-year prison sentence for torturing and abusing a woman for two years at a hotel.
more#crime
#legal-proceedings
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Seven suspects charged with torture, killing of trans man Sam Nordquist appeared in court

Seven suspects charged with the murder and torture of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty in New York courtroom.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Claims that UK spy agencies aided CIA torture after 9/11 to be heard in rare trial

UK intelligence agencies' involvement in CIA torture programs will face unprecedented legal scrutiny in upcoming tribunal hearings.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Seven suspects charged with torture, killing of trans man Sam Nordquist appeared in court

Seven suspects charged with the murder and torture of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty in New York courtroom.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Claims that UK spy agencies aided CIA torture after 9/11 to be heard in rare trial

UK intelligence agencies' involvement in CIA torture programs will face unprecedented legal scrutiny in upcoming tribunal hearings.
more#legal-proceedings
#human-rights-violations
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Here you will die': detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

The plight of victims like Mohammed Adam highlights the human cost and ongoing tragedies of Sudan's civil war.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inside Taganrog: beatings, electrocution and starvation at prison where Ukrainians were tortured

Yelyzaveta Shylyk's experience highlights the brutal treatment of detainees in Russian-occupied Ukraine, including torture and legal limbo.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

War on Terror Brain Rot Brought Us to This Point

The CIA's wrongful detention of Khaled el-Masri underscores systemic failures in extraordinary rendition leading to grave human rights violations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Here you will die': detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

The plight of victims like Mohammed Adam highlights the human cost and ongoing tragedies of Sudan's civil war.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inside Taganrog: beatings, electrocution and starvation at prison where Ukrainians were tortured

Yelyzaveta Shylyk's experience highlights the brutal treatment of detainees in Russian-occupied Ukraine, including torture and legal limbo.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

War on Terror Brain Rot Brought Us to This Point

The CIA's wrongful detention of Khaled el-Masri underscores systemic failures in extraordinary rendition leading to grave human rights violations.
more#human-rights-violations
#kidnapping
France politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

Testimonies at the trial confirm the identification of kidnappers, focusing on the brutality of Mehdi Nemmouche, a key defendant in the case.
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

2 NYPD officers on leave over ties with accused kidnappers: Sources

Two NYPD officers are on leave amid allegations of involvement in the kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency millionaire.
Cryptocurrency
fromAol
1 month ago

2nd suspect in Manhattan crypto kidnapping and torture case indicted

William Duplessie faces serious charges in the kidnapping and torture of an Italian man for Bitcoin.
France politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

Testimonies at the trial confirm the identification of kidnappers, focusing on the brutality of Mehdi Nemmouche, a key defendant in the case.
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

2 NYPD officers on leave over ties with accused kidnappers: Sources

Two NYPD officers are on leave amid allegations of involvement in the kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency millionaire.
Cryptocurrency
fromAol
1 month ago

2nd suspect in Manhattan crypto kidnapping and torture case indicted

William Duplessie faces serious charges in the kidnapping and torture of an Italian man for Bitcoin.
more#kidnapping
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Swiss crypto bigwig surrenders to NYPD for questioning in sick SoHo torture case: sources

A Swiss crypto trader implicated in the torture of an Italian bitcoin dealer has surrendered to police after a dramatic series of events.
#child-abuse
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Just a normal family': Neighbors react to allegations of child torture at Victorville home

A Victorville family faces serious allegations of abusing and torturing six children in their home.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Foster children were tortured for up to 10 years inside Victorville home, authorities say

Six foster children were allegedly tortured by their foster parents in Victorville, with abuse reported to span at least ten years.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

California family faces torture charges, accused of abusing kids in their care

Three family members charged with torture after years of alleged abuse of six children in Victorville.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Just a normal family': Neighbors react to allegations of child torture at Victorville home

A Victorville family faces serious allegations of abusing and torturing six children in their home.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Foster children were tortured for up to 10 years inside Victorville home, authorities say

Six foster children were allegedly tortured by their foster parents in Victorville, with abuse reported to span at least ten years.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

California family faces torture charges, accused of abusing kids in their care

Three family members charged with torture after years of alleged abuse of six children in Victorville.
more#child-abuse
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Ukraine updates: Kyiv poised to sign minerals deal with US DW 04/30/2025

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna was tortured before her death in Russian custody, with evidence suggesting severe mistreatment and organ removal.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'It could happen again' - man wrongly convicted of Sallins train robbery continues call for inquiry nearly 50 years on

An innocent man claims state agents tortured him for a confession, suggesting a secret policy to suppress political dissent.
A public inquiry into the incident is being resisted by the government to avoid exposing systematic abuse.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Four men charged in France 'libertine' gang rape case

A French magistrate charges four men linked to gang rapes over a decade involving coercion and torture in the swinging scene.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Two children allegedly forced to participate in the torture of murdered trans man Sam Nordquist

The brutal torture and murder of Sam Nordquist involved seven indicted individuals, including two children who were allegedly coerced to participate.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

He was tortured in Turkey. He faced an immigration judge who almost never grants asylum

ES's asylum request was denied despite recounting severe torture and persecution in Turkey.
UK news
fromVulture
4 months ago

Zero Day Recap: Confession Booth

Sheila's testimony highlights political hypocrisy and public scrutiny amid escalating tensions following Roger's death.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Accused 9/11 Mastermind Agrees to Use of Disputed Confession for Life Sentence

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed has agreed to allow prosecutors to use parts of his 2007 confession, which he claims were obtained through torture, if he receives a life sentence.
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