CRIME

Jan 27 2025CRIME

Ex-Proud Boys Leader's Lawsuit Threats: A Former Prosecutor's Perspective

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been making headlines with his legal threats. But what's the real deal? An ex-prosecutor from the Department of Justice shared some insights. Appearing on MSNBC, the former prosecutor, Ankush Khardori, was asked about Tarrio's lawsuit plans. He didn't minc

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

New York Trooper in Trouble Over Shooting Report

A New York State Police officer, Thomas Mascia, who claimed to have been shot by a suspect, is now facing charges. The 27-year-old trooper turned himself in on Monday, along with his parents. They are accused of crimes like tampering with evidence, falsely reporting a crime, and illegal gun possessi

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

Unveiling Dowry Deaths: A Closer Look

Marriage is a big deal in society. It should be a happy event, but for many women in India, it brings trouble. The dowry system, where the bride's family gives money or gifts to the groom's family, is still common. Some people think it's okay, even if it causes harm. This study looked at women who d

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

Solving Dawn's Murder: Modern DNA Testing Leads to Arrest

It's been nearly 50 years since the body of Dawn Momohara, a 16-year-old student from McKinley High School in Honolulu, was found. The close-knit community was shaken by the tragic discovery. Dawn was partially clothed, with an orange cloth around her neck, and signs of sexual assault. The case rema

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

Subway Crime: A New York Comedy Sketch

Imagine this: New York City's subway crime has gotten so bad that it's now the butt of jokes on "Saturday Night Live. " In a recent episode, Michael Che jokingly said the city's five days without a shooting was "just way more fun to push people onto the subway tracks. " This is no laughing matter, t

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

The Untold Story of “To Catch a Predator”

Imagine this: a documentary filmmaker watches a reality TV show about catching child predators and decides to dig deeper. David Osit, the filmmaker, was hooked by “To Catch a Predator” but didn’t think much about it until years later. That’s when he heard about Bill Conradt, a Texas assistant distri

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Jan 26 2025CRIME

Bike Riders' Stunt Gone Wrong: Trash Can Fire Near LA Arena Sparks Investigation

In Los Angeles, a surprising incident unfolded near Crypto. com Arena and the LA Convention Center on Saturday afternoon. A large group of bicyclists, estimated to be around 30 to 40, found themselves in trouble with the law after allegedly setting off a firework inside a trash can. The incident hap

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Jan 26 2025CRIME

A Grave Mistake: How Social Media Taunts Escalated into Murder

In the city of Oakland, a man named Jacobi Gaines found himself in the middle of a storm he helped create. It all started in November 2019 when Gaines, then 18, posted a video on Instagram. This video showed him doing something disrespectful – urinating on the gravestone of a teenager named Keith La

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Jan 26 2025CRIME

Parenthood's Impact: How It Shapes Young Criminals' Paths in Latin America

Parenthood can change a young person's life in many ways. In a study of 40 young men and 40 young women in Latin American prisons, researchers found that becoming a parent can either lead to a life away from crime or pull someone deeper into it. For some, having a child made them want to slow down a

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Jan 26 2025CRIME

What Happens When Disasters Strike: Looting and Bad Behavior

When disasters hit, opinions clash on what happens next. Some people believe that the chaos left behind invites antisocial behavior, like looting. But let's pause and think about this for a moment. Is it really that simple? Disasters can bring out the worst in some people, true. But they can also b

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