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New York City
Peoplemag
6 days ago
New York City

2 Men Sentenced in Connection with N.Y. Shooting Death of 22-Month-Old Baby

Two men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-month-old Davell Gardner Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, in July 2020. [ more ]
New York Post
6 days ago
New York City

NYC mom demands justice after girl, 11, slashed by maniacal career criminal and left 'showered in blood'

An 11-year-old girl was viciously attacked by a homeless man in NYC, leaving her with a severe head wound and her mother demanding justice. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Boy, 15, turns self in, charged with murder in deadly NYC subway shooting: cops

A 15-year-old boy turned himself in for a gang-related subway shooting, facing murder and attempted murder charges. [ more ]
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law-enforcement
Brooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago
New York City

Trio Arrested, Charged For Running BK Gun Trafficking Ring: Feds

Illegal gun trafficking ring dismantled after arrests and recovery of 33 firearms in Brooklyn.
Four defendants charged, with one still at large, for illegally trafficking over 40 guns into the community for profit. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 week ago
New York City

Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing her husband in Pleasanton

Domestic dispute led to a wife allegedly stabbing her husband, resulting in critical condition and arrest for attempted murder.
Law enforcement immediately responded to the incident and provided aid to the victim before transport to a trauma center. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Marina del Rey gunman charged with attempted murder and assault

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office charged Victoryloc Nguyen, 41, with multiple counts related to a shooting incident at a Marina del Rey apartment complex. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Police: Alleged drunk driver drove wrong way on I-93 from Mass. border to Londonderry, N.H.

Driving the wrong way on a highway has severe consequences. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man and woman appear in court after woman's remains found in Croydon park

A man and a woman are charged with murder after the remains of Sarah Mayhew were found in a park in Croydon.
The defendants, Gemma Watts and Steve Samson, allegedly killed Sarah between March 8 and April 2, prevented decent burial, and Samson faces additional charges. [ more ]
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domestic-violence
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Cars

Wife charged in Pleasanton after she allegedly ran over husband with car, stabbed him in back

A woman in Pleasanton has been charged with assaulting her husband with a car and later stabbing him, leading to serious injuries. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Prisoner accused of raping, terrorizing his NYC diplomat wife whines that he's traumatized by life in Rikers

The wife of a Saudi diplomat in the US was severely abused and threatened by her husband, leading to criminal charges. [ more ]
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investigation
QNS
2 weeks ago
Cars

Brooklyn man indicted on manslaughter, DWI charges in deadly Astoria crash that killed the mother of his child: DA - QNS

A Brooklyn man was indicted for manslaughter and drunk driving for causing a fatal collision in Astoria, resulting in the death of his girlfriend. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Hither Green

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Lewisham.
The incident took place in Manor Park, Lewisham, where emergency services found a 31-year-old woman injured and later pronounced dead at the scene. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man, 72, charged after fellow pensioner stabbed to death in residential area

A 72-year-old man was killed on Cromwell Road in Wembley, and a pensioner has been charged with murder and related offenses.
Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident where Richard Brathwaite was killed, and a special post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as a stab injury. [ more ]
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murder
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London

Hainault attack: man appears in court charged with Daniel Anjorin murder

A 36-year-old man charged with murder, attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, burglary, and possession of a bladed article after the death of Daniel Anjorin, 14. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Son calls 911 saying his mom won't wake up, officials say. He's accused of killing her

A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder for allegedly killing his 82-year-old mother.
The woman was found unconscious and suffering from numerous wounds consistent with neglect. [ more ]
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sexual-assault
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
2 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

Police investigating Dak Prescott claim of extortion by woman who alleged sexual assault

Prescott's attorney reported extortion and theft by coercion claims to the police in Prosper.
Allegations of sexual assault led to a lawsuit against the woman and her attorneys for attempting to extort $100 million from Prescott. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Married Virginia teacher admits to sneaking into 14-year-old student's home to have sex in his bed

A teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty to having sex with her 14-year-old student at his home, where her DNA was recovered from his bed linens.
The teacher faces up to 50 years in prison and will be sentenced on May 20. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
London

NHLer Michael McLeod faces 2 charges in sexual assault case involving 4 other ex-Canadian world junior players | CBC News

New Jersey Devils player Michael McLeod and four other hockey players have been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault in 2018.
The accused players are expected to plead not guilty and have been granted leave from their NHL teams.
The incident is alleged to have occurred after a Hockey Canada gala in June 2018 where the players were honored for their victory at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. [ more ]
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investigation
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Everything Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are accused of as influencers face trial

UK request to extradite Andrew Tate and brother granted by Romanian court
Tate brothers facing charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang in Romania [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Phony massage therapist charged with molesting woman inside illegal NY office: cops

A man in New Rochelle posed as a massage therapist and sexually molested a woman in his unlicensed home office.
Ascencion Rojas-Quinterio faces charges of third-degree criminal sexual act and unauthorized practice of a profession. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Legal Exoneration, Political Nightmare

The decision not to file criminal charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents was a political nightmare.
The investigation described President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory, making it difficult to convince jurors that he knew his handling of documents was wrong. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Construction Safety Firm Charged With Faking Training of Worker Who Died

Construction safety company in NYC charged with falsely certifying workers' safety training.
Valor Security and Investigations scheme involving fake safety training certifications exposed. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

'Heroes' to zeroes: The $2M NYCHA bribery scandal hall of shame

70 current and former NYCHA employees were charged in a bribery scheme that involved pocketing $2 million in bribes over 10 years.
Some of the charged workers boasted about lavish vacations and had previous disciplinary issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Manhattan's District Attorney Is Quietly Preparing for a Trump Trial

Manhattan state prosecutors are preparing to potentially try Donald Trump on criminal charges related to covering up a potential sex scandal.
The Manhattan district attorney's office has approached witnesses, including Michael Cohen, to prepare them for trial. [ more ]
InsideEVs
1 week ago
Cars

Tesla's Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation

Tesla faces possible criminal charges over misleading investors and regulators about self-driving capabilities, potentially leading to its biggest crisis yet. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Morning Docket: 05.09.24

Rudy Giuliani facing financial difficulties may lead to increased controversial statements. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Trump Has Reduced Bond, New Trial Date, Jesus Complex

Trump's bond reduced from $464 million to $175 million by judges in New York's Appellate Division.
Manhattan District Attorney refutes Trump's claim of government misconduct in criminal cases. [ more ]
www.npr.org
22 hours ago
US news

Scottie Scheffler is arrested outside PGA Championship after interaction with police

Scottie Scheffler faces criminal charges after an incident with police at PGA Championship entrance in Louisville. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Business

US justice department could sue Boeing after Max 737 crash settlement violation

Boeing violated its settlement by not making necessary changes to prevent federal anti-fraud law violations. Justice Department to decide on filing charges. [ more ]
London
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
4 days ago
London

Second man charged with murder of Jack Hague

Umair Rafiq charged with murder of Jack Hague in Bethnal Green. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
London

Daniel Anjorin: Mourners gather for funeral of schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack

Mourners gather for funeral of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, killed in a sword attack. Community supports family with fundraising. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Briton accused of London arson plot after he was recruited as Russian spy'

A British man, Dylan Earl, is accused of masterminding an arson plot for the Russian state and recruiting individuals as spies, under the National Security Act 2023. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Pair charged with murder after human remains found in a park in London

Two individuals charged with the murder of Sarah Mayhew in London park.
One of the accused also faces charges related to indecent images of a child, unconnected to the murder case. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Fourth man charged with murder after victim fatally stabbed in Hounslow

Multiple individuals charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of Naython Muir in Hounslow, London.
The incident, which occurred in October, led to the death of the 43-year-old victim. Four suspects are facing charges related to the murder case. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Boy, 12, charged with attempted murder after teenage girl stabbed in Kent

A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in Kent.
The 15-year-old victim is in stable condition after being treated at a London hospital for knife wounds. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Van passenger in wrong-way Highway 401 crash was barred from Vaughan LCBO | CBC News

A man suspected in a deadly crash had prior criminal activities, highlighting potential risks of involvement in such incidents. [ more ]
Portland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Education

Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy PSU Library; Police Say Arrests are Imminent

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Portland State University escalated into an occupation of the school's main library, leading to a potential criminal investigation. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Education

Six Southwick students charged for racist Snapchat conversation that included 'mock slave auction,' prosecutors say

Eight 8th grade students facing criminal charges for racist online chat with threats and hateful language.
Hampden District Attorney emphasizing the severity and discouragement of the students' behavior in the community. [ more ]
www.poynter.org
3 months ago
Education

Facing outrage, Northwestern student newspaper publisher will attempt to intervene in vandalism' case

The publisher of Northwestern's student newspaper is attempting to intervene in the case of two students charged for distributing parody front pages.
The charges faced by the students sparked backlash from staff, alumni, and campus groups who are calling for the charges to be dropped. [ more ]
www.courant.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Boeing prosecutors aim to decide criminal charge by early June

The U.S. Justice Department may decide in June whether to revoke Boeing's deferred-prosecution agreement, which allowed the company to avoid criminal charges for the 737 Max crashes. [ more ]
Bronx Times
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Two off duty cops arraigned in 2023 South Bronx rape: DA - Bronx Times

Off-duty NYPD cops arrested for alleged rape at Bronx bar. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Los Angeles

After fatal Newport Beach home invasion, 24-year-old faces burglary, robbery charges

A 24-year-old man faces charges in connection with a Newport Beach home invasion robbery that left him injured and another suspect dead. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Kodak Black has a second criminal charge dismissed, still facing drug trafficking case

Kodak Black had the last criminal charge dismissed, faces only a parking ticket, and highlights issues with arrests and filing decisions. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

FDNY Arrests Flatbush Bike Shop Owner For Repeated Unsafe Battery Storage

The FDNY filed criminal charges against a Brooklyn e-bike shop owner for improper e-bike battery storage. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Two Men Arrested for Trafficking Drugs Linked to Fatal Overdose of BK Activist

Two men charged with distributing drugs that caused a trans rights advocate's death.
Michael Kuilan supplied Antonio Venti with fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the advocate's death. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Jury finds 'Bling Bling Bishop' guilty of wire fraud, lying to FBI and attempted blackmail * Brooklyn Paper

Lamor Whitehead found guilty of wire fraud and extortion after two-week trial.
Damian Williams highlights Whitehead's history of lies and fraud. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Crime or peak urbanism? YIMBYs can't help but applaud the Caltrain officials who built secret apartments inside stations

Former Caltrain officials are facing charges for building secret apartments in Peninsula stations with public funds at a low cost.
Housing advocates view the creation of affordable housing next to transit as a positive move, despite the illegal actions taken by the officials. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Hayward man charged with hate crime for allegedly burning Israeli flag during protests

Arson, robbery, grand theft, and hate crime charges filed against a man for burning an Israeli flag during a protest.
District Attorney clarifies that the First Amendment does not protect actions like threats, intimidation, and property damage. [ more ]
Left-wing politics
Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump mocked for 'law and order' comment at murdered cop's wake: 'You're facing 91 counts'

Trump expressed sadness over the slain NYPD officer's death and called for law and order.
Social media criticism arose, questioning Trump's call for law and order while facing criminal charges. [ more ]
emptywheel
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Robert Hur's Box-Checking - emptywheel

Special Counsel Robert Hur admits that jurors who don't read too much into Biden's comment may find a shortage of evidence to establish his guilt.
Hur's strongest case for criminal charges against Biden relates to the retention of documents in his Virginia home in 2017. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden classified documents special counsel report: six key takeaways

The US Department of Justice special counsel concluded that Joe Biden willfully kept and shared classified information after his vice-presidency, but he will not face criminal charges.
Biden's team criticized the report, citing inappropriate comments and investigative excess. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

No Trial for Biden Over Documents, but a Political Mess

Special counsel concludes no criminal charges against President Biden for handling classified material.
Biden criticized for sharing sensitive information with a ghostwriter and having memory lapses during interviews. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

US DOJ says Biden 'mishandled' docs, rules out charges DW 02/08/2024

Joe Biden will not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents after serving as vice president.
Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to pursue charges because Biden cooperated with the investigation and would likely prove a sympathetic defendant at trial. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Missing 14-year-old found state away in closet of man she met on Reddit, feds say

A 32-year-old man was arrested for engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl he met on Reddit
The girl reported missing in Arizona was found in the man's apartment and rescued by officials [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Met Police officer stole 170 from man's corpse' on busy street in Hornsey

Footage shows constable counting money at scene
Officer accused of stealing cash from man's corpse [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 months ago
US politics

Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe

Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

Two Adults Charged With Murder in the Deadly Kansas City Super Bowl Celebration Shooting

Two men charged with murder in the Kansas City shooting incident.
Kansas City has seen high levels of gun violence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Gives Prosecutors a Week to Respond in Trump Immunity Case

The Supreme Court has given special counsel Jack Smith a week to respond to Donald Trump's emergency application to halt an appeals court's ruling.
The trial against Donald Trump could be pushed into the heart of the 2024 campaign if the Supreme Court does not move quickly. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
US politics

Trump campaign donors footed the bill for more than $50M in legal fees last year

Former President Trump's political fundraising apparatus spent over $50 million on legal costs in 2023.
The mounting legal costs have drained large sums from Trump's campaign coffers as he prepares for another election. [ more ]
The Times of India
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Students arrested in the US for creating deepfake nudes of their classmates - Times of India

Criminal charges filed for creating deepfake nudes of classmates
Legislation and lawsuits emerging for AI-generated fake nudes [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Man and woman arrested after police raid funeral home and remove 34 bodies

Two suspects arrested on suspicion of fraud and preventing a lawful burial after 34 bodies found in a funeral home.
Police cordon in place at multiple Legacy Independent Funeral Directors locations in Hull and Beverley, East Yorkshire. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Charges dropped against man accused of driving a hearse onto football pitch

Charges dropped against man accused of driving a hearse onto a football pitch
Prosecution discontinued due to lack of evidence [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Police will be automatically suspended for certain criminal offences, says Cleverly

Police officers will be automatically suspended if charged with certain criminal offenses in the future.
Plans to give police chiefs more power over misconduct hearings include a presumption for dismissal for gross misconduct. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Environment

First American charged with smuggling greenhouse gases into the US

Michael Hart faces fines up to $750,000 for smuggling greenhouse gases into the US.
Hart violated federal regulations by importing hydrofluorocarbons from Mexico, impacting climate change efforts. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Terrifying video as Met Police officers kick door down to run into burning building

Police officers show bravery and professionalism by running into a burning building to save lives.
Wesley Guilherme Farias charged with arson after 13 people hospitalized in fire incident. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

What was on a Hialeah nurse's phone caused license issues in Florida and Texas

A nurse's license was revoked due to child sexual abuse evidence found on his phone.
The nurse claimed ignorance about child pornography laws and received probation after pleading guilty to related charges. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Lubby Navarro says in court she's not guilty of fraud, stealing $100K in public money

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro pleaded not guilty to charges of misusing $100,000 of taxpayer dollars.
Navarro is facing two counts of organized scheme to defraud and two counts of grand theft, which could result in up to 55 years in prison. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Woman airlifted to hosptial still in serious condition after horror A2 crash

Woman remains in serious condition after A2 crash
Matthew Sparkes charged with multiple offenses related to the crash. [ more ]
POLITICO
3 months ago
US Elections

Cornyn clashes with Ken Paxton over support for foreign aid bill

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing criminal charges and criticism from Senator John Cornyn over his focus on conspiracy theories and Russian propaganda.
Cornyn and other Republicans voted to advance an aid package to Ukraine, against the desires of former President Donald Trump. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Boston

Boston man facing charges in string of Family Dollar store thefts

A Boston man has been charged in connection to a series of thefts from a Family Dollar store in Dorchester.
The man faces charges including unarmed robbery, carrying a dangerous weapon, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Boston

Driver of car that hit MBTA bus likely to face criminal charges

The driver of a car that crashed into an MBTA bus will likely face criminal charges.
The 26-year-old man had a suspended license and no insurance and was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his car. [ more ]
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