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Law
fromAbove the Law
7 hours ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
#jasveen-sangha
fromVulture
1 day ago
SOMA, SF

Ketamine Queen Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Matthew Perry's Death

fromVulture
1 day ago
SOMA, SF

Ketamine Queen Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Matthew Perry's Death

Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
#matthew-perry
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

State commits $4M to address substance use crisis at Mass. and Cass

$4 million will support housing and treatment programs in Boston's opioid crisis area, focusing on recovery and diversion from incarceration.
#opioid-crisis
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Cannabis

NY suit against McKinsey for turbocharging' OxyContin sales allowed to move forward | amNewYork

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Cannabis

NY suit against McKinsey for turbocharging' OxyContin sales allowed to move forward | amNewYork

#nypd
US news
fromNBC New York
14 hours ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
Mental health
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
Law
fromNew York Post
10 hours ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
US news
fromNBC New York
14 hours ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
Mental health
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
Law
fromNew York Post
10 hours ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
#tiger-woods
Miami
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after a crash, with prosecutors seeking his prescription drug records for investigation.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Ex-FBI Agent Tells Fox News Prosecution Will Use Body Cam Footage at Tiger Woods's Trial

Prosecutors will use body cam footage and prescription records in Tiger Woods's DUI trial to assess impairment from pills.
Miami
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Prosecutors seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records following his DUI arrest after a vehicle crash.
Miami
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records following his DUI arrest after a vehicle crash in Florida.
Miami
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records

Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after a crash, with prosecutors seeking his prescription drug records for investigation.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Ex-FBI Agent Tells Fox News Prosecution Will Use Body Cam Footage at Tiger Woods's Trial

Prosecutors will use body cam footage and prescription records in Tiger Woods's DUI trial to assess impairment from pills.
Miami
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Prosecutors seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records following his DUI arrest after a vehicle crash.
Miami
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records following his DUI arrest after a vehicle crash in Florida.
fromCard Player
10 hours ago

Poker Player Commits Suicide After Killing Roommate - Poker News

Keith Budner, a 70-year-old poker player, was stabbed multiple times by his roommate Scott Yeates, 56, who then committed suicide after the attack.
Poker
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

Craving Drives Bad Decisions, Relapse, and Drug Use

Craving is a core process that drives behavior and relapse in addiction, reshaping decision-making and brain systems.
#domestic-violence
fromCalifornia Post
9 hours ago
SF parents

Exclusive | Dad of young SF woman shot dead by ex-Biden staffer blows lid on toxic relationship behind closed doors

A young college graduate was fatally shot by her abusive boyfriend, who faces involuntary manslaughter charges, amid a troubled relationship.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
Social justice

When ICE Shows Up to Family Court

A 67-year-old volunteer witnessed a woman being taken by ICE after testifying against her ex-boyfriend in court.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
9 hours ago

Exclusive | Dad of young SF woman shot dead by ex-Biden staffer blows lid on toxic relationship behind closed doors

A young college graduate was fatally shot by her abusive boyfriend, who faces involuntary manslaughter charges, amid a troubled relationship.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife found guilty of attempted manslaughter

Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter for trying to kill his wife during a hike in Honolulu.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.cnn.com
1 day ago

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings expected to plead guilty in court today

Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty to the murders of seven women in a court hearing.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Oh my God, did someone accuse me of killing my mom?'

Rachel found her mother nearly unresponsive, with her eyes not closing and her mouth drooping. Marsha's toes had started to turn black due to reduced blood flow as her body began to shut down.
Medicine
#murder
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say

Matthew Farwell is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, believing he was the father of her unborn child, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
DC food

Quadruple Amputee Accused of Murdering Someone and Fleeing the Scene by Car And Police Haven't Explained How That's Even Possible

SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say

Matthew Farwell is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, believing he was the father of her unborn child, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
DC food

Quadruple Amputee Accused of Murdering Someone and Fleeing the Scene by Car And Police Haven't Explained How That's Even Possible

fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

New location proposed for controversial San Mateo County drug treatment facility

The Burlingame property, which previously housed a treatment facility, is already configured for services, allowing for a quicker opening compared to the El Camino Real site.
Mission District
Upper West Side
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Who is Rex Heuermann? Everything we know about the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer

Rex Heuermann, linked to multiple murders through DNA from a pizza crust, is accused of killing seven women and is expected to change his plea to guilty.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
US Elections
fromDefector
2 days ago

I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone | Defector

Donald Trump's threats against Iran represent a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and reflect a lack of coherent strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Mental Health Attorneys and Psychiatric Interventions

Interventions are confrontations by family or friends to compel treatment, but they can lead to unexpected adverse events.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
#stalking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
London politics

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
NYC parents
fromAol
1 week ago

Jealous ex-boyfriend accused of 'vicious' acid attack that left college student severely burned: DA

A jealous ex-boyfriend allegedly orchestrated a brutal acid attack on his former girlfriend, resulting in severe injuries and disfigurement.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Police corruption investigation garners new arrest as Toronto man charged with trafficking firearm | CBC News

The 27-year-old man was apprehended by York police on March 19 and charged with trafficking a firearm, according to court documents. Between April 16 and June 2, 2025, the man allegedly offered to 'transfer' a firearm 'while knowingly not being authorized to do so.'
Canada news
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
#murder-trial
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
DC food
fromTruthout
1 week ago

How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths

Dr. David Fowler's controversial rulings on deaths in police custody have sparked significant media scrutiny and debate over his use of the excited delirium theory.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
SOMA, SF
Miami Marlins
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Gilgo Beach Suspect Admits to Murdering 8 Women

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven murders and confessed to an eighth, shifting from his previous claims of innocence.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

The mystifying syndrome that makes people spontaneously drunk

Health Auto-brewery syndrome can lead to severe personal and professional consequences, as experienced by Mark Mongiardo.
#sex-trafficking
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review are criminals born or made?

Harden's research outlines genetic patterns associated with a higher risk of substance abuse and risk-taking behaviors, framing her work as an exploration of the genetics of sin.
Psychology
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Australian and IPL cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving

David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after being pulled over in Sydney while still playing T20 franchise cricket.
US news
fromMerrick, NY Patch
3 days ago

40-Year-Old Charged With Leaving The Scene, Tampering With Evidence In Fatal Freeport Crash: PD

A man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a 66-year-old pedestrian in Freeport, NY.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
#lindsay-clancy
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Delays in reunification led to a young girl suffering alleged sexual abuse in foster care after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Possible drugs in Noah Donohoe's system 'cannot be excluded' but no traces found, inquest hears

Toxicologists cannot definitively exclude the presence of drugs in Noah Donohoe's system at death due to testing limitations, despite no evidence of intoxication.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says

A California medical supply company provided faulty urinalysis test kits to the state for nearly a decade, potentially inflating DUI suspect results across multiple jurisdictions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Manhattan man convicted of causing fentanyl-related death of toddler son: DA Bragg | amNewYork

Rosa was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and second-degree aggravated harassment for allowing his son to ingest lethal doses of drugs.
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Two Iowans accused of lacing lasagna with drugs to cause woman's miscarriage

Two individuals in Iowa are accused of delivering a narcotic-laced lasagna to a pregnant woman to induce a miscarriage.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Defective Urine Tests From Santa Rosa Lab May Have Led to Some False DUI Positives

the Bureau of Forensic Services, provided a list of 14 tests that were conducted using the defective kits, though five were tied to investigations that did not result in charges. Per the Chronicle, prosecutors said they notified defense attorneys this week after identifying the affected convictions. The District Attorney's Office identified nine convictions that utilized the tests primarily DUI cases, after the lab reported that some kits from supplier Andwin Scientific contained an incorrect concentration of sodium fluoride, about 100 milligrams instead of the stated 750 milligrams.
California
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
SOMA, SF
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

DA Hires Stanford Grad to Run County Crime Lab

Sandra Burnham Sachs is the new chief of the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Crime Lab, succeeding Dr. Ian Fitch.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Webber was driving his car with Wells as his front-seat passenger at about 10.25pm on Sunday when the pair began arguing in front of others who were in the vehicle.
Miami Marlins
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Betrayal of a Friend's False Testimony

A man who gave false testimony as a teenager, coerced by police, now seeks redemption while three wrongfully imprisoned friends fight to overturn their convictions decades later.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife

Former Conservative councillor Philip Young pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences, including several counts of rape, against his then-wife over a 13-year period.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

For those with addiction, going into and coming out of prison can be a minefield.

The Alaska Department of Corrections does not provide comprehensive access to this life saving medication. "I'm gonna give you a little pinch," Spencer said, sliding the needle into a fold of skin on the patient's belly for the subcutaneous injection. Alaska's not an outlier. Despite the fact that those recently released from incarceration are some of the most vulnerable to dying from drug overdose, addiction experts say that many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment.
Public health
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Former UK local politician pleads guilty to drugging, raping ex-wife

Former Swindon councillor Philip Young admitted 48 offences, including multiple rapes, drugging, voyeurism, and publishing obscene images against his ex-wife between 2010 and 2023.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law

A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
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