Former Mississippi officer charged after allegedly forcing arrestee to lick urine off floor - Crime and Courts - News

Former Mississippi officer charged after allegedly forcing arrestee to lick urine off floor

Former Mississippi Police Officer Accused of Forcing Arrestees to Consume Their Own Urine On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, a former Mississippi police officer, Michael Christian Green, was charged with a federal misdemeanor count of deprivation of civil rights under color of law in connection with an incident involving an arrestee. According to a criminal complaint…

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Quincy Promes: Dutch soccer star convicted in absentia for drug trafficking is arrested in Dubai - Crime and Courts - News

Quincy Promes: Dutch soccer star convicted in absentia for drug trafficking is arrested in Dubai

Dutch Prosecutors Successfully Request Extradition of Soccer Player Quincy Promes from Dubai Amidst Drug Smuggling Allegations Soccer player Quincy Promes, a prominent figure in contact soccer with a career spanning major clubs Ajax, Sevilla, and Spartak Moscow, has been arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch prosecutors. The 32-year-old forward is wanted for extradition…

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Alaska Airlines passenger accused of trying to open cockpit door has been charged in federal court - Crime and Courts - News

Alaska Airlines passenger accused of trying to open cockpit door has been charged in federal court

Man Tries to Access Cockpit Repeatedly on Alaska Airlines Flight, Court Documents Allege A disturbing incident occurred on board an Alaska Airlines flight this month when a passenger repeatedly attempted to open the cockpit door, leading to the door being barricaded and the man’s restraint until the plane reached its destination. According to court documents…

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California deputies fatally shoot teen with autism who was holding gardening tool, attorney says - Crime and Courts - News

California deputies fatally shoot teen with autism who was holding gardening tool, attorney says

Tragic Enccounter Between Sheriff’s Deputies and a Teenager with Autism: The Fatal Shooting of Ryan Gainer A heart-wrenching incident unfolded at the residence of 15-year-old Ryan Gainer in Apple Valley, California, on March 9, 2023, resulting in his tragic death. According to a statement released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and family attorney…

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Man who made bomb threat against Arizona election official gets 3.5 years in prison - Crime and Courts - News

Man who made bomb threat against Arizona election official gets 3.5 years in prison

Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs with Bomb Threat The legal proceedings have come to an end for James Clark, a resident of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Clark was recently sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a threatening interstate communication. This charge stemmed…

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Trump team says it’ll argue lawyers’ involvement in alleged hush money scheme shows Trump had no intent to commit crimes - Crime and Courts - News

Trump team says it’ll argue lawyers’ involvement in alleged hush money scheme shows Trump had no intent to commit crimes

Trump’s Defense Strategy in Upcoming Hush Money Trial: Emphasizing Past Lawyers’ Involvement Subtitle: The former President’s legal team to focus on the role of past lawyers in the hush money payments during the trial, without using a formal “advice of counsel” defense. The upcoming New York criminal trial of Donald Trump, scheduled to begin on…

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Brooklyn pastor ‘Bling Bishop’ found guilty of spending $90,000 of his parishioner’s savings on luxury goods - Crime and Courts - News

Brooklyn pastor ‘Bling Bishop’ found guilty of spending $90,000 of his parishioner’s savings on luxury goods

Brooklyn Pastor Convicted of Fraud, Extortion, and False Statements: The Fall of the “Bling Bishop” A high-profile Brooklyn pastor, Lamor Whitehead, who was known for his flashy Louis Vuitton suits and extravagant jewelry, was found guilty of five federal crimes on Monday in the Manhattan Federal Court. Whitehead, who is the leader of Leaders of…

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott files lawsuit alleging woman is attempting to extort $100 million - Crime and Courts - News

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott files lawsuit alleging woman is attempting to extort $100 million

Dak Prescott Files Lawsuit Against Woman Alleging Extortion Attempt for $100 Million On Monday, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott filed a lawsuit against Victoria Shores in a Texas district court. The 11-page complaint, filed in Collin County, alleges that Shores and her legal team have been attempting to extort $100 million from Prescott. Demand Letter…

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House GOP alleges January 6 committee withheld transcripts that undercut some of their most explosive claims - Crime and Courts - News

House GOP alleges January 6 committee withheld transcripts that undercut some of their most explosive claims

Contested Witness Testimonies: January 6 Committee withholds Transcripts Contradicting Sensational Claims about Trump’s Involvement in the Capitol Riots The House January 6 Select Committee has withheld several witness transcripts from public view that challenge some of their most explosive allegations regarding the involvement of former President Donald Trump in the Capitol riots. This information was…

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Here’s what to know about the Mar-a-Lago documents case - Crime and Courts - News

Here’s what to know about the Mar-a-Lago documents case

Witness at Mar-a-Lago Speaks Out: Inside the Criminal Investigation Surrounding Former President Trump and Classified Documents Introduction: A significant development in one of the four criminal cases facing former President Donald Trump unfolded as a key Mar-a-Lago employee, referred to as “Trump Employee 5,” shared his perspective on the matter in an exclusive interview for…

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Trump asks to delay New York hush money trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity several months from now - Crime and Courts - News

Trump asks to delay New York hush money trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity several months from now

Trump’s Legal Team Seeks Delay of New York Criminal Trial to Wait for Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity The legal team of former President Donald Trump has requested a delay in the start of his upcoming New York criminal trial, which is scheduled to begin with jury selection on March 25, 2023. The attorneys…

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South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso apologizes for role in SEC Championship game scuffle - Crime and Courts - News

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso apologizes for role in SEC Championship game scuffle

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso Apologizes for Role in SEC Championship Title Game Scuffle with LSU South Carolina senior center Kamilla Cardoso has issued an apology following the physical altercation between her team and LSU during their 79-72 SEC Championship title keyboards victory on March 5, 2023. Cardoso admitted taking “full responsibility” for her involvement in…

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A California woman was targeted in a mortgage scam to take her home then killed in a murder-for-hire plot, sheriff says - Crime and Courts - News

A California woman was targeted in a mortgage scam to take her home then killed in a murder-for-hire plot, sheriff says

Unraveling an Elaborate Scam: A 96-Year-Old California Woman’s Untimely Death and the Discovery of a Murder-for-Hire and Reverse-Mortgage Scam In a shocking turn of events, investigators have uncovered the details of an intricate and heinous scam that led to the death of Violet Evelyn Alberts, a cherished 96-year-old resident of Montecito, California. This complex web…

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Colorado Bureau of Investigation finds DNA scientist manipulated data in hundreds of cases over decades - Crime and Courts - News

Colorado Bureau of Investigation finds DNA scientist manipulated data in hundreds of cases over decades

Forensic Scientist Manipulated or Omitted DNA Test Results in Over 650 CBI Cases: A Thorough Investigation and Review The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently discovered that a forensic scientist, Yvonne “Missy” Woods, manipulated or omitted DNA test results in more than 650 cases between the years 2008 and 2023. This concerning revelation prompted a…

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Armed men attack police stations near National Palace as Haiti’s gang violence spirals - Crime and Courts - News

Armed men attack police stations near National Palace as Haiti’s gang violence spirals

Title: Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti: Two Police Stations Near National Palace Attacked Amidst Crisis The tranquility of Haiti’s National Palace was shattered on a chilly Friday night as armed individuals orchestrated attacks against two nearby police stations. This latest incident comes in the wake of highly coordinated gang assaults on law enforcement and state…

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Vermont man accused of killing actor Treat Williams in vehicle crash pleads guilty, avoids prison time - Crime and Courts - News

Vermont man accused of killing actor Treat Williams in vehicle crash pleads guilty, avoids prison time

Title: Vermont Man Accused of Fatal Motorcycle Crash with Actor Treat Williams Pleads Guilty to Negligent Driving In a courtroom filled with emotion, Ryan Koss of Vermont, the man accused of causing the fatal motorcycle crash that took the life of renowned actor Treat Williams, pleaded guilty on Friday, July 15, to a reduced charge…

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Iran’s repression of protesters and women amounts to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN report says - Crime and Courts - News

Iran’s repression of protesters and women amounts to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN report says

Title: Human Rights Crisis in Iran: UN Report Accuses Government of Crimes Against Humanity Amidst Protests and Discrimination Iran’s suppression of “peaceful protests” and perpetuation of “institutional discrimination against women and girls” have resulted in egregious human rights violations, some of which constitute “crimes against humanity,” according to a report published by the United Nations…

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Younger brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sentenced to 6 months unsupervised probation in battery case - Crime and Courts - News

Younger brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sentenced to 6 months unsupervised probation in battery case

Title: Jackson Mahomes Receives Six-Month Unsupervised Probation after Pleading No Contest to Sexual Battery Charge In a court hearing on Thursday, May 25, Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, received six months of unsupervised probation following his plea of no contest to a sexual battery charge. According to court…

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DA Fani Willis to face two primary challengers amid Trump case disqualification fight - Crime and Courts - News

DA Fani Willis to face two primary challengers amid Trump case disqualification fight

Title: The Race for Fulton County District Attorney: Fani Willis Faces Primary Challenges from Christian Wise Smith and Courtney Kramer Amidst Legal and Political Scrutiny Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is currently engrossed in a contentious legal performance to determine her eligibility to prosecute the election subversion case she initiated against former President Donald…

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Congress demands MIT submit trove of documents in antisemitism probe - Crime and Courts - News

Congress demands MIT submit trove of documents in antisemitism probe

Title: MIT Under Investigation: Congressional Committee Seeks Documents on Handling of Antisemitic Incidents and Protections for Jewish Students The House Education and Workforce Committee, which is currently investigating campus antisemitism in the United States, sent a letter to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Friday requesting a comprehensive collection of documents related to how…

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Woman who accused former Michigan State football coach of sexual harassment files intent to sue him and the school - Crime and Courts - News

Woman who accused former Michigan State football coach of sexual harassment files intent to sue him and the school

Title: Michigan State University’s Former Head Football Coach Mel Tucker Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Breach of Confidentiality A woman, Brenda Tracy, who accused Michigan State University’s (MSU) former head football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment, is planning to file a lawsuit against him, MSU, its board of trustees, and a dozen…

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US Army intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified info to China in exchange for $42K - Crime and Courts - News

US Army intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified info to China in exchange for $42K

Title: US Army Sergeant Accused of Leaking Classified Information to China for $42,000: A Betrayal of National Security A shocking indictment has been brought against a US Army sergeant named Korbein Schultz, who is alleged to have leaked classified information about some of the military’s most advanced weapons to China in exchange for a substantial…

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Judge in Trump’s NY criminal case will limit access to juror information over safety concerns - Crime and Courts - News

Judge in Trump’s NY criminal case will limit access to juror information over safety concerns

Title: Judge Imposes Protective Measures in Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial to Prevent Juror Harassment and Intimidation Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal trial in New York, has granted motions by the Manhattan district attorney’s office to limit access to juror information to ensure their safety and prevent potential harassment and…

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Uvalde school shooting: City set to release report of police response to 2022 massacre - Crime and Courts - News

Uvalde school shooting: City set to release report of police response to 2022 massacre

Title: Uvalde City Council to Release Findings of Independent Investigation into Police Response to School Shooting The long-awaited results of the independent investigation conducted by the Uvalde City Council into the police response to the tragic May 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers, will be…

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‘We were not allowed to cry:’ Released Israeli hostage describes the ‘hell’ of being held in Gaza - Crime and Courts - News

‘We were not allowed to cry:’ Released Israeli hostage describes the ‘hell’ of being held in Gaza

Title: Surviving the Tunnels of Hell: A Mother’s Account of Being Held Captive by Hamas An Israeli mother, Chen Almog-Goldstein, who was taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza following the October 7 attacks, has shared her harrowing experience of being held captive after witnessing the brutal murder of her husband and eldest daughter. In an…

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Menendez to be arraigned on new charges in obstruction and bribery scheme - Crime and Courts - News

Menendez to be arraigned on new charges in obstruction and bribery scheme

Senator Bob Menendez and His Wife to Face New Charges of Obstructing Federal Investigation On Monday, Senator Robert “Bob” Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife will appear before the courts for an arraignment on new charges. The charges stem from their alleged attempts to obstruct the ongoing federal investigation into bribery allegations against them. Details of…

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Opinion: A new flag is going to fly over the White House. My dad would be proud - Crime and Courts - News

Opinion: A new flag is going to fly over the White House. My dad would be proud

Title: A Decade of Unending Agony: My Father’s Disappearance and the Establishment of National Hostage Day Introduction: Sarah Levinson Moriarty, a distinguished fellow with New America’s Future Security Program, recounts her personal experience of losing her father, Robert Levinson, the longest-held hostage in US history. This commentary reflects Sarah’s perspective and not that of CNN….

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Former Florida GOP chair will not face video voyeurism charges - Crime and Courts - News

Former Florida GOP chair will not face video voyeurism charges

Title: Former Florida Republican Party Chair Cleared of Video Voyeurism Charges Amid Allegations of Consensual Sexual Encounter The recent investigation conducted by the Sarasota County State Attorney’s Office in Florida has resulted in no charges against Christian Ziegler, the former chair of the Florida Republican Party. The investigation was initiated amidst allegations of a consensual…

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Voters support law enforcement leaders condemned for their failures in Uvalde school massacre - Crime and Courts - News

Voters support law enforcement leaders condemned for their failures in Uvalde school massacre

Title: Controversial Law Enforcement Figures Re-Elected in Uvalde, Texas, Despite Criticism Over School Shooter Response The aftermath of the tragic school shooting incident in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, continues to create a divide within the community. Despite facing criticism and calls for accountability from families of the victims and survivors, two law enforcement…

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Arizona prosecutors issue grand jury subpoenas as 2020 election probe intensifies - Crime and Courts - News

Arizona prosecutors issue grand jury subpoenas as 2020 election probe intensifies

Arizona Grand Jury Subpoenas Issued to Individuals Connected to Trump’s 2020 Election Interference Efforts Recent weeks have seen several grand jury subpoenas being issued by Arizona prosecutors to individuals linked to former President Donald Trump and his allies’ attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona. The investigation is reportedly intensifying…

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Jury begins deliberations in involuntary manslaughter trial of ‘Rust’ film armorer - Crime and Courts - News

Jury begins deliberations in involuntary manslaughter trial of ‘Rust’ film armorer

Title: The Involuntary Manslaughter Trial of Hannah Gutierrez Reed: Armorer on the “Rust” Movie Set Faces Charges for Cinematographer’s Fatal Shooting and Alleged Evidence Tampering The highly anticipated trial of Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the former armorer on the “Rust” movie set where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed in 2021, commenced deliberations on Wednesday, March…

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