Teen pleads guilty in hundreds of 'swatting' calls: DOJ

A teen has pleaded guilty to placing hundreds of "swatting" calls across the U.S., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. The department said Wednesday that Alan W. Filion, 18, of Lancaster, Calif., ...

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Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.

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Teen 'serial swatter' behind hundreds of hoax threats across U.S. pleads guilty

In one of the most prolific “swatting” cases ever prosecuted, a teenage “serial swatter” pleaded guilty Wednesday to making hoax threats to schools, religious institutions and government officials ...

Kenya's deputy president pleads not guilty in impeachment process

Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment and pleaded not guilty in a senate hearing Wednesday to all allegations including corruption and support for anti-government protests that saw ...

World - ABC News - October 16

Au Pair Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Double Homicide

As part of a plea agreement, Juliana Peres Magalhães, 24, has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, who have charged her ex-lover with murdering his wife and another man in 2023.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea on gang charges

The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.

Ex-soldier Khalife changes plea and admits prison escape

He remains on trial at Woolwich Crown Court on three other charges.

Teen convicted after shooting mother as she protected her children

Lianne Gordon was trying to protect her children from gang violence when she was killed in her home.

Richard Allen found guilty of murdering Indiana teens

An Indiana jury has convicted Richard Allen of the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The pair were found dead on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi.

New York art consultant pleads guilty to stealing $6.5mn from clients

Lisa Schiff advised wealthy collectors on contemporary works but admitted pocketing their funds intended for purchases

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Arizona official pleads guilty in 2022 election certification case

A Republican county supervisor in Arizona pleaded guilty Monday after she tried to delay certification of the 2022 midterm election results, state Attorney General Kris Mayes announced.

A man accused of threatening to kill Dem election officials will likely plead guilty

A man accused of making repeated threats to kill the top election officials in Colorado and Arizona as well as judges and federal law enforcement agents is expected to plead guilty in federal court ...

Man pleads guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at pro-Palestinian rally

A restaurateur has pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol during a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney earlier in October

World - ABC News - October 24

Abercrombie ex-CEO Mike Jeffries pleads not guilty in sex crimes case

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and associate James Jacobson face sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.

Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog

Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in gruesome double murder

A Virginia au pair has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the 2023 murders of her employer's wife and another man.

Brazilian au pair charged in double homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter

Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday in what prosecutors say was an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame a man in the stabbing of Christine Banfield.

Woman pleads guilty in killing of man who was locked in trunk, stabbed with machete

A woman pleaded guilty last week to her involvement in the kidnapping of a man in New Mexico, who was then kept locked in a trunk and fatally stabbed when he tried to escape, federal prosecutors ...

Young Thug Pleads Guilty in YSL Case Nearly a Year Into Trial

The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Grammy-winning Atlanta artist, 33, enters pleas without reaching deal with prosecutors in sprawling racketeering case. Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta, Georgia, to gang, drug ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

JD Vance Goes on Joe Rogan, and Young Thug Pleads Guilty

Plus, the jobs report, with a twist.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Pentagon leaks

Massachusetts air national guard member admitted leaking classified military documents about Ukraine over Discord. A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Massachusetts air national guard member to ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Delphi man found guilty on all charges in murders of teen girls

Delphi, Indiana, resident Richard Allen was found guilty on all charges on Monday.

Jury finds Richard Allen guilty in slayings of two teens in Delphi, Indiana

A jury found Richard Allen, charged in the 2017 slayings of two teen-age girls in Delphi, Indiana, guilty on all counts of murder and felony murder. Allen faces 130 years in prison. NBC News' ...

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