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Law
fromGothamist
16 hours 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.
#murder-trial
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.
#manslaughter
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

Man who was recruited to help carry out Jennifer Pan murder plot convicted of manslaughter | CBC News

David Mylvaganam received a life sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Bich Ha Pan.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston food

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

SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

Man who was recruited to help carry out Jennifer Pan murder plot convicted of manslaughter | CBC News

David Mylvaganam received a life sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Bich Ha Pan.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston food

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

#murder
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
4 hours ago

Turning Defense Into Offense - Above the Law

Jack Hughes' game-winning goal exemplifies a successful transition from defense to offense, paralleling patent litigators' proactive strategies against infringement allegations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

Toronto police use DNA to identify man found dead in Lake Ontario 34 years ago | CBC News

DNA technology has confirmed the identity of a man found dead in Lake Ontario over 30 years ago.
#true-crime
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

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

Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women, marking the resolution of a long-unsolved case that terrorized the New York metro area.
Film
fromThe Independent
6 days ago

Netflix users say same thing about 'essential' true-crime documentary

Netflix's documentary on Moriah Wilson is praised for sensitively portraying her life and the impact of her tragic murder.
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

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

Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women, marking the resolution of a long-unsolved case that terrorized the New York metro area.
Film
fromThe Independent
6 days ago

Netflix users say same thing about 'essential' true-crime documentary

Netflix's documentary on Moriah Wilson is praised for sensitively portraying her life and the impact of her tragic murder.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

Zhongyi J*, a 27-year-old Chinese student, was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and seven counts of aggravated rape, sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison.
Germany news
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn't killer's first victim

Iain Packer, convicted of Emma Caldwell's murder, likely committed more killings according to a former detective involved in the investigation.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
2 days ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

The SFPD's Special Investigation Division took over the case and have since detained both 25-year-old Amanda Tom and 23-year-old Muhamad Tarik Hussein, seizing three firearms in the process with the help of a warrant.
San Francisco
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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.
Arsenal
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Former Arsenal player denies two new counts of rape

Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault involving four women.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
#gilgo-beach
fromFortune
4 days ago
Miami Marlins

The smoking crust: how reluctance to finish pizza slices captured a serial killer at large for 30 years | Fortune

Upper West Side
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Timeline of Gilgo Beach serial killer case as Rex Heuermann admits to murders

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, concluding a long investigation into remains found near Gilgo Beach.
fromFortune
5 days ago
Miami Marlins

A serial killer stalked Long Island's Gilgo Beach for 30 years. A blank-faced 62-year-old architect just pleaded guilty | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
Miami Marlins

The smoking crust: how reluctance to finish pizza slices captured a serial killer at large for 30 years | Fortune

Upper West Side
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Timeline of Gilgo Beach serial killer case as Rex Heuermann admits to murders

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, concluding a long investigation into remains found near Gilgo Beach.
fromFortune
5 days ago
Miami Marlins

A serial killer stalked Long Island's Gilgo Beach for 30 years. A blank-faced 62-year-old architect just pleaded guilty | Fortune

fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days 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.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
#rex-heuermann
NYC LGBT
fromABC News
5 days ago

Gilgo Beach murders: How a paper towel linked Rex Heuermann to 1 of his victims, DA says

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, linked to victim Megan Waterman by a distinct Bounty paper towel pattern.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-police commissioner on how his taskforce broke the case' and found the Gilgo Beach serial killer

Rodney Harrison led a taskforce that solved the case of serial killer Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering seven women.
NYC LGBT
fromABC News
5 days ago

Gilgo Beach murders: How a paper towel linked Rex Heuermann to 1 of his victims, DA says

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, linked to victim Megan Waterman by a distinct Bounty paper towel pattern.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-police commissioner on how his taskforce broke the case' and found the Gilgo Beach serial killer

Rodney Harrison led a taskforce that solved the case of serial killer Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering seven women.
Psychology
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Revealed: The top jobs for PSYCHOPATHS - it's bad news for mechanics

Certain careers, like mechanics and engineers, attract individuals with psychopathic traits due to a desire for power and status.
#law-enforcement
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
US news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
US news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
6 days 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.
Boston food
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Soham murderer Ian Huntley died from blunt head injury', inquest told

Ian Huntley was murdered in prison after being struck multiple times with a metal bar, leading to his death on March 7.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
#fraud
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 hours ago
Brooklyn

Ontario pastor charged with fraud after York Region homelessness prevention program targeted: police | CBC News

A pastor is accused of leading a fraud scheme targeting a homelessness prevention program in York Region, involving nearly $100,000 in fraudulent claims.
fromHoodline
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 hours ago
Brooklyn

Ontario pastor charged with fraud after York Region homelessness prevention program targeted: police | CBC News

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Ontario warehouse arson suspect posted live video showing fire being ignited. Police investigating video

"You know, if you're not going to pay us enough... to afford to live, at least pay us enough not to do this," the man says while lighting a roll of toilet paper on fire.
Canada news
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
16 hours ago

Men charged with murder of 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn due in court

Two men have been charged with murder after a 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in Brooklyn during a daytime shooting.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
Law
fromPadailypost
22 hours ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

A Texas man faces multiple charges for allegedly attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail and advocating violence against AI executives.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Gangland double killer Stephen Penrose at the centre of DPP 'suspicious package' scare

Stephen Penrose, a notorious criminal, caused a security scare at the DPP's office in Dublin due to a suspicious letter.
DC food
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Armed boy shot dead in stairwell, court told

A teenager fatally shot a 14-year-old boy during a chase in Woolwich, London, leading to ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
#ai-in-law
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago
Law

Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges

Three attorneys in California face discipline for submitting AI-generated court filings with nonexistent legal citations.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges

Three attorneys in California face discipline for submitting AI-generated court filings with nonexistent legal citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
#nypd
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
US news
fromNBC New York
5 days 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.
Law
fromNew York Post
5 days 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.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
US news
fromNBC New York
5 days 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.
Law
fromNew York Post
5 days 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.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Brooklyn Mob Case Prosecutors Seek Removal Of Defense Attorney

Prosecutors wrote that the recordings show he was 'fully entangled' in the conduct under investigation. In more than a dozen recordings, the defendant is captured discussing Mr. Corozzo's knowledge of the defendant's criminal schemes, namely the illegal gambling and loansharking operations, and discussing Mr. Corozzo's status as an inducted member of the Gambino crime family.
Law
SOMA, SF
fromSan Jose Inside
2 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.
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
Miami Marlins
fromIntelligencer
6 days 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

When the topic of serial murder comes up, almost reflexively, the diagnosis of psychopathic personality is given as an explanation for the offender's behavior. Question: "Why did he kill all these people?" Answer: "He's a psychopath." It seems that once it is proclaimed that the serial killer is a psychopath, everything is understood. This assertion has gained such widespread acceptance that its validity is never questioned.
Psychology
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

New DNA testing confirmed Ted Bundy killed 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime in 1974, linking him to another unsolved murder.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

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

Prosecutors want to get the prescription records for Tiger Woods, including the date and time prescription was filled, the type of prescription, and all warnings including but not limited to operating a motor vehicle.
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days 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
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

A former colleague recalls a haunting clue related to the murder suspect, Stephen McCullagh, linked to a Coke bottle.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
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.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Drive-by murder accused was not at scene, jury told

Michelle Sadio, 44, died at the scene and two others were injured when shots were fired from a passing Kia as a crowd of mourners stood outside the River of Life Pentecostal Church following a wake in December 2024. On Monday, Tahjin Sommersall,19, told the court he had never even seen the car used in the shooting and had been in Wembley when the attack happened.
Miscellaneous
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Value of True Crime

Evolutionary psychology explains true crime fascination as a survival mechanism for identifying threats, yet successful predators still evade detection through deception and social bonding.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Premeditated but Psychotic?

Premeditation does not preclude legal insanity; planning can stem from psychosis, and evaluations assess whether mental illness causally produced the criminal act.
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