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More cops put on NYC subways after horrific crimes
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Bo Jackson knows forgiveness: Ex-two-sport star drops $21-million extortion judgment against family
Bo Jackson, the legendary NFL and MLB player and Nike pitchman, abandons $21-million judgment awarded to him in an extortion and harassment case.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
The extreme Satanist group that led a British teen to commit terror crimes
Anti-terror police warn of "immense threat" to public from extreme right-wing Satanist group 764.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
2 men get prison time for crimes connected to the killing of actor Johnny Wactor
Two men convicted of lesser crimes connected to the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been sentenced to prisonABC News - Jan. 16 -
The Crow Girl review – a gripping crime drama that fills you with hope for the world’s good people
This confident, stylish adaptation of a Scandinavian bestseller is an extremely well-made thriller about the race to track down a serial child killer. The most striking thing about The Crow Girl is ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
TikTokers turn to other apps before anticipated ban
As TikTokers brace for an expected U.S. ban to take effect Sunday, many users are flocking to different social media apps to try to grow their followings. CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Five key takeaways from Jack Smith’s report on alleged Trump election crimes
Trump’s win scuppered inquiry, but special counsel’s report says president-elect would probably have been convicted. A special counsel report detailing Donald Trump ’s efforts to subvert ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Man in Brazil wrongly charged with 62 crimes after police use flawed photo ID
Police relied on showing photo of Paulo Alberto da Silva Costa, wrongly jailed for years, to victims to identify him as an alleged perpetrator. Paulo Alberto da Silva Costa was having a regular day ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Some military officers worry Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has defended U.S. troops accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying they are held to unrealistic standards.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
The Breakthrough: this tense true-crime thriller is the best Scandi noir in years
The highly emotional new crime drama about the horrific murder case in Sweden that went unsolved for 16 years is a cracking and courageous watch. No wonder it’s raced up the Netflix charts …. Time ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year
Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024. Tory police cuts are only part of the crisis affecting victims of crime Victims ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.
Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes
The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Private security groups to work alongside police in UK crime crackdown
Mitie director says talks under way to help bridge ‘significant gap’ in front-line needsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Death threats by WhatsApp: extortion drains Peruvians’ cash
From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the regionFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Which other countries should be on Trump’s shopping list?
Trump and his eye for successful business deals are now trained on countries instead of buildings and hotels. When he looks at certain troubled countries, he seemingly asks himself, “Well, what if ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s punishment for his crimes? None | Moira Donegan
At many points, it looked as if he never would be sentenced. That he was sentenced to nothing, then, is itself a small victory. What kind of a sentence, exactly, is an “unconditional discharge”? ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction
Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Crime, comedy and The Count of Monte-Cristo: French flock to cinemas … to watch homegrown films
Cinephiles and industry insiders explain why the most-watched films in 2024 were made in France. The most-watched films in French cinemas last year were a feelgood comedy featuring a cast of ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza
The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed
U.K. police watchdogs will investigate whether the London force bungled its handling of sex crimes allegations against Mohamed Al FayedABC News - Jan. 8 -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes
Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Zendaya engagement rumours and other Golden Globe highlights
A round-up of some of the backstage highlights and viral moments from the Los Angeles ceremony.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Rangers have 'no other option' than to sort issues
Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
The Crime Series Drawing Young Men Into Bookstores
C.J. Box makes the rounds on fishing, hunting and rodeo podcasts and media to reach readers for the Joe Pickett books.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
NY governor eyes changes to involuntary commitment standards amid surge in transit crime
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would include legislation regarding the state’s involuntary commitment standards in her new executive budget following a series of violent subway attacks ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Two more family members sentenced in Ohio crime of ‘boundless depravity’
Eight members of a family were killed in a 2016 shooting and another two members received lengthy sentences. Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays
From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences. We took the train to Birkenhead then overnight ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
The nexus of organized crime and foreign meddling threatens Latin America
The growing power of organized crime and its destabilizing effects on Latin American democracies present new vulnerabilities for foreign powers to exploit.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Dining across the divide: ‘He’s keen on punishing people for their crimes. It’s not something I believe in’
Can a former police officer and a medical student come to any agreement on prisons? . David, 82, Chesterfield . Occupation Retired policeman/journalist/consultant Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!
Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
What's the latest on Alexander-Arnold, and others who might move?
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business. BBC Sport has taken a closer look at five high-profile players whose futures are likely to come under scrutiny over the next ...BBC News - Jan. 1
