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fromKqed
13 hours ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
US politics
fromTruthout
15 hours ago

Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property

Arizona lawmakers propose stricter riot laws, allowing harsher penalties for protesters damaging property.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Asylum seeker who filmed rape on beach was convicted of murder in Egypt', court told

An asylum seeker was convicted of rape in the UK after filming a brutal attack on Brighton beach.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Voyeur caught secretly installing camera in shower gel bottle to target victim

Jean-Pierre Francis was jailed for secretly filming women over a decade using hidden cameras in their homes and workplaces.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Last steel beam placed for 15-story borough-based jail in Downtown Brooklyn

"We are focusing on individualized specific treatment, so people are moving away from the criminal justice system completely," said Deanna Logan, director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.
Brooklyn
#child-pornography
US news
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Ex-SFPD cop gets 8 years for 'horrific' child pornography offenses

A former San Francisco police officer was sentenced to over eight years in prison for distributing child pornography.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Manhattan Teacher Sentenced To 150 Months For Child Pornography

A teacher was sentenced to 150 months in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography and sexually exploiting a student.
US news
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Ex-SFPD cop gets 8 years for 'horrific' child pornography offenses

A former San Francisco police officer was sentenced to over eight years in prison for distributing child pornography.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Manhattan Teacher Sentenced To 150 Months For Child Pornography

A teacher was sentenced to 150 months in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography and sexually exploiting a student.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Can You "See" Criminal Intent? What Research Reveals

Criminal appearance and perceived remorse significantly influence legal outcomes and sentencing decisions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Why the OneTaste case should concern every American | amNewYork

Criminal prosecutions can be influenced by misleading media narratives rather than solely on evidence gathered by investigators.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Can You "See" Criminal Intent? What Research Reveals

Criminal appearance and perceived remorse significantly influence legal outcomes and sentencing decisions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Why the OneTaste case should concern every American | amNewYork

Criminal prosecutions can be influenced by misleading media narratives rather than solely on evidence gathered by investigators.
#murder-trial
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

Law
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Jury finds Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of murder for 2019 killing of Aniah Blanchard

Ibraheem Yazeed was found guilty of murder and felony murder in the 2019 death of Aniah Blanchard, with prosecutors seeking life imprisonment without parole at sentencing on May 7.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

Law
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Jury finds Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of murder for 2019 killing of Aniah Blanchard

Ibraheem Yazeed was found guilty of murder and felony murder in the 2019 death of Aniah Blanchard, with prosecutors seeking life imprisonment without parole at sentencing on May 7.
#rikers-island
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

fromGothamist
4 weeks ago
Miami Marlins

Family says first Rikers detainee to die this year had no urgent health issues on arrival

Barry Cozart died in custody at Rikers Island despite having no urgent health issues upon arrival.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

Mamdani ignites social media outrage after photo-op at notorious NYC jail: 'F---ing ridiculous'

Mayor Mamdani visited Rikers Island to break fast with Muslim inmates, emphasizing his faith and commitment to closing the jail.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago
Miami Marlins

Family says first Rikers detainee to die this year had no urgent health issues on arrival

NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

Mamdani ignites social media outrage after photo-op at notorious NYC jail: 'F---ing ridiculous'

Mayor Mamdani visited Rikers Island to break fast with Muslim inmates, emphasizing his faith and commitment to closing the jail.
#murder
Law
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Marcelin Trial Opens In Brooklyn Dismemberment Case

Harvey Marcelin is accused of killing and dismembering Susan Leyden, with prosecutors relying on video evidence and forensic analysis.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Toronto man who shot and killed 2 strangers guilty of 1st-degree murder, judge rules | CBC News

Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand partner 'demonic and evil' as he is sentenced to life for her murder

Law
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Marcelin Trial Opens In Brooklyn Dismemberment Case

Harvey Marcelin is accused of killing and dismembering Susan Leyden, with prosecutors relying on video evidence and forensic analysis.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Toronto man who shot and killed 2 strangers guilty of 1st-degree murder, judge rules | CBC News

Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand partner 'demonic and evil' as he is sentenced to life for her murder

#ontario
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario's solicitor general apologizes for being 'imprecise' about catching improperly released inmates | CBC News

Officials mistakenly claimed all released criminals were re-apprehended immediately, leading to apologies for inaccurate information regarding inmate releases in Ontario.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario plans to add 6,000 jail beds by 2050 due to overcrowding concerns: FOI documents | CBC News

Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050 to address significant overcrowding issues.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario's solicitor general apologizes for being 'imprecise' about catching improperly released inmates | CBC News

Officials mistakenly claimed all released criminals were re-apprehended immediately, leading to apologies for inaccurate information regarding inmate releases in Ontario.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario plans to add 6,000 jail beds by 2050 due to overcrowding concerns: FOI documents | CBC News

Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050 to address significant overcrowding issues.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Magicians Penn & Teller file Supreme Court brief questioning use of 'investigative hypnosis'

Penn & Teller challenge the validity of 'investigative hypnosis' in criminal cases, arguing it misleads witnesses and lacks scientific support.
#manslaughter
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Weymouth woman pleads guilty to killing housemate, leaving body in basement

Kelly Shaw was sentenced to 15-17 years for manslaughter in the death of Christine Mello, with additional charges of larceny and intimidation.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man found guilty of killing mother-of-two found in woodland shallow grave

Mohammed Durnion was found guilty of manslaughter for strangling Reanne Coulson and burying her body, but cleared of murder.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Weymouth woman pleads guilty to killing housemate, leaving body in basement

Kelly Shaw was sentenced to 15-17 years for manslaughter in the death of Christine Mello, with additional charges of larceny and intimidation.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man found guilty of killing mother-of-two found in woodland shallow grave

Mohammed Durnion was found guilty of manslaughter for strangling Reanne Coulson and burying her body, but cleared of murder.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man charged over 2002 Jam Master Jay killing to plead guilty, documents show

One of the men charged in Jam Master Jay's killing plans to plead guilty, marking the first admission of involvement in the case.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
US news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Americans behind Nork IT fraud sentenced to 200 months

Two Americans were sentenced to 200 months for aiding North Korea in generating $5 million through fraudulent IT job schemes.
US politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Billionaire CA gov. hopeful Tom Steyer launches shocking ICE manifesto - after hypocrisy exposed

Tom Steyer proposes abolishing ICE and treating its agents as criminals in a new immigration enforcement plan.
Law
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

S. Korea: 90-year-old woman gets jail for money laundering

The defendant accepted illegal proceeds while being aware of circumstances indicating their connection to drug-related offenses. The judge noted the severe social harm caused by narcotics crimes and the need for strict punishment.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Recent SCOTUS ruling in conversion therapy case shows that OneTaste case cannot stand | amNewYork

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all enjoy the freedom to think as you will and to speak as you think. The First Amendment is no word game. And the rights it protects cannot be renamed away or their protections nullified by mere labels.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Decades of pain and mystery come to an end as Rex Heuermann admits being the Gilgo Beach killer

This defendant walked among us play-acting as a normal suburban dad. When, in reality, all along he was obsessively targeting innocent women for death. He thought that by killing them, he could silence them forever and get away with murder. But he was wrong.
NYC parents
#sexual-assault
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Former Met officer who systematically' groomed then raped girl and woman jailed for 24 years

A police officer was sentenced to 24 years for raping a girl and a woman after grooming them online.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Former Met officer who systematically' groomed then raped girl and woman jailed for 24 years

A police officer was sentenced to 24 years for raping a girl and a woman after grooming them online.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Texas court overturns sentence for man on death row for nearly 50 years

The Texas court overturned Clarence Curtis Jordan's death sentence due to his intellectual disabilities and lack of legal representation for decades.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Fall River woman who led sex trafficking ring with 5 others pleads guilty

Christy Parker pleaded guilty to sex trafficking minors and adults, using coercion and violence to exploit victims across multiple states.
#arson
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Torching NYPD Vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson of 10 NYPD vehicles, facing up to 20 years in prison for causing over $800,000 in damages.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Torching NYPD Vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson of 10 NYPD vehicles, facing up to 20 years in prison for causing over $800,000 in damages.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran gets 3-9 years prison time for hurling cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Erik Duran was sentenced to 3-9 years for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, resulting in the suspect's death.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Man involved in $22M gold heist from Pearson airport sentenced to 4 years in prison | CBC News

Arsalan Chaudhary was sentenced to four years in prison minus 174 days for time already served during pre-trial custody, reflecting the severity of his crimes.
Canada news
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He's Pardoned Dozens

Salomon Melgen defrauded Medicare of $42 million and was later granted clemency by President Trump after serving time for his crimes.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler | amNewYork

When was the last time you heard of somebody in New York state being convicted of a killing and getting three to nine years?
Social justice
#rex-heuermann
Miami Marlins
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks 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.
#gilgo-beach
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We still deserve due process,' says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini

Even if you were a convicted felon, at the end of the day we still deserve due process. If our due process is taken away, anybody else's due process can be taken away.
World news
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Man arrested by gardai investigating attempted murder of Charles Dooher released without charge

A man in his 50s was arrested after a violent assault on a Donegal farmer, who is recovering from serious injuries.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn double shooting: Gunman charged for allegedly killing one man, leaving another fighting for his life in Easter gunfire | amNewYork

Michael Mendoza Cardona was charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting in Brooklyn that left one man dead and another critically injured.
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Her Murder Had Been Cold for Decades. Five Gen Zers Attempted to Solve It. It Took Them Somewhere the Detectives Never Imagined.

Students in a forensic class uncovered potential leads in a cold case, suggesting they may have identified a suspect overlooked for decades.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Cypress Hills shooting: Men sentenced in Brooklyn

Two men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed two teenagers and injured another.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Cypress Hills shooting: Men sentenced in Brooklyn

Two men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed two teenagers and injured another.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mamdani's 'gun violence' comments after killing of 7-month old baby spark outrage: 'Absolute disgrace'

Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for comments perceived as blaming guns instead of criminals in the shooting death of a 7-month-old child.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

GOP senator who said trans people put girls at "risk" just helped a relative who raped a 13-year-old - LGBTQ Nation

The new law allows accused rapists 18 years old and younger to receive a reduced third-degree felony charge of unlawful sexual activity if they're enrolled in high school, avoiding jail time and sex offender registration.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Prosecutors used hip-hop lyrics to help sentence a man to death: This only happens to rap music'

James Broadnax, who is 37, describes how he writes: 'I've been here umpteen days never forgetting To forget the absence of my fate. Sloppy ciphered sentences become rage, Provoking thoughts into words spoken Across this blank page.'
Music
Law
fromPoynter
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
US news
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Major ghost gun trafficker busted in Brooklyn, prosecutors say

Martin Streich, a ghost gun trafficker, was arrested for creating and selling firearms linked to shootings in New Jersey.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Founder of 'orgasmic meditation' company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy

Coercion disguised as wellness is exploitation, leading to significant harm for vulnerable victims.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Founder of orgasmic meditation' company gets nine years in prison in forced labor conspiracy

Nicole Daedone was sentenced to nine years in prison for exploiting women through a wellness scheme involving coercion and sex acts.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Louisiana lawmakers push gambling racketeering expansion bill

Louisiana lawmakers are expanding racketeering laws to include various gambling-related crimes, enhancing legal frameworks for prosecution.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting minors

Antonio Merced was sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing three children and possessing child pornography.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

The O.J. Simpson trial ushered in the era of infotainment - Poynter

The O.J. Simpson case transformed media coverage, merging crime and celebrity, and significantly influenced public perception of justice and race relations.
Law
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

From barbaric torture and insulting a judge to claims of being reformed: how the bravado faded from five Hennessy gang members

Five gang members displayed bravado in court after torturing a victim with extreme violence.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Mamdani's public safety promises are slow going. His allies say that's the point.

Mayor Mamdani's cautious approach to police reform is seen as a strategic choice by advocates, despite scaling back several campaign promises.
Law
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

SF Judge Orders Public Defender to Pay $26K in Contempt Fines | KQED

San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing new criminal cases amid rising caseload concerns.
Law
from48 hills
4 weeks ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

Eric Rombough, a former Antioch police officer, received over four years in prison for corruption and excessive force, showing remorse and cooperating with authorities.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

NorCal woman wakes to find man biting and licking her toes. Suspect pleads guilty to stalking, breaking in

A Modesto man received a six-year and eight-month prison sentence for felony stalking and home invasion with intent to commit a sex act.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Fleeing suspect falls off e-scooter during police chase

Graham McCarthy, 43, of Denstone Road, Nottingham, was spotted by officers riding the e-scooter towards the city centre. He was believed to have links to drug supply and was told to pull over but refused.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Soham killer Ian Huntley to be cremated in secret' with no funeral service

Ian Huntley will not have a funeral service; his ashes will be scattered secretly by family out of respect for his victims' families.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jane Fonda's life goes under the microscope: best podcasts of the week

Emmanuel Dzotsi co-hosts a podcast series exploring major pop culture figures using the BBC's archive.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Afroman Celebrates Lawsuit Victory with New Song "Batteram Hymn of the Police Whistleblower"

Afroman spends the five-minute clip detailing the entire case in deliberate, utterly absurd detail. It's very much a diss track... Afroman has targets a plenty, including likening Judge Roy E. Gabbert to Droopy.
Music production
#judicial-independence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Calls for judge in Umar Zameer case to apologize are 'inappropriate and unethical': chief justice | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Lawyers for Umar Zameer to speak after OPP investigation, Ford's call for judge apology | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Calls for judge in Umar Zameer case to apologize are 'inappropriate and unethical': chief justice | CBC News

Ontario's chief justice rejected calls for a trial judge to apologize for findings of police collusion, stating judges must remain independent from external pressure to modify their decisions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Lawyers for Umar Zameer to speak after OPP investigation, Ford's call for judge apology | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford's call for a judge to apologize in Umar Zameer's acquittal case is inappropriate and undermines judicial independence without evidence of judicial impropriety.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge

Police officers in Tontitown, Arkansas, on Wednesday contacted deputies in Bay County, saying they had interviewed a 14-year-old girl who told them that Duggar had molested her several times during a family trip to Panama City Beach when she was age 9, according to the affidavit.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop he tried to raid

This was a shocking knifepoint robbery which could have resulted in death or serious injury to the man Peebles assaulted. The man showed incredible bravery and quick thinking to defend himself, leave the shop and lower the shutters, trapping Peebles inside.
UK news
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Only two Santa Clara County races are competitive - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's 2024 elections feature several unopposed incumbents, while District Attorney Jeff Rosen and Supervisor Sylvia Arenas face challengers, with political experts noting uncontested races limit voter choice.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Crossbows sales banned after triple murder of BBC commentator's family

The UK government will ban crossbow sales and introduce licensing requirements for existing owners following violent attacks, including the 2024 murders of BBC commentator John Hunt's family members.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston police officer arrested, charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting

Boston officers responded to the reported carjacking near 1500 Tremont St. around 9:45 p.m. on March 11 and tracked down a vehicle matching the description near 10 Linwood Square, Commissioner Michael Cox previously told reporters. According to Cox, the suspect - later identified as King - did not heed the officers' commands and instead accelerated, hitting a police cruiser in the process.
Boston
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Crown Heights Man Sentenced For Nick Blixky Killing

Caliph Glean received a 23-year-to-life sentence for the 2020 murder of Brooklyn rapper Nick Blixky, shot five times in a calculated street killing.
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