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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Guardian Angels Return: A Sign of New York’s Safety Woes

The Guardian Angels are making a comeback to New York's subways after four years. Founder Curtis Sliwa announced this return due to skyrocketing subway crimes and a recent tragic arson murder. He aims to boost recruitment and training, noting that subway crime has never been worse. The very next day

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Sports Stars' Homes: FBI Issues Burglary Warning

The FBI has alerted pro sports leagues about a series of break-ins targeting athletes' homes. Between September and November, at least nine professional athletes had their houses broken into. This isn't the first time such crimes have happened. In the past, international criminal groups have used si

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

A Judge's Connection: Facts and Misconceptions

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man accused of shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in a legal quandary. He faces federal murder and stalking charges, as well as state murder and terrorism charges in New York and Pennsylvania. The internet is buzzing with claims that the judge handling hi

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Shocking Abuse Claims at Marcy Prison Spark Investigations

In 2022, a report by the Corrections Association of New York (CANY) raised serious concerns about abuse at Marcy Correctional Facility. The report urged investigations into the widespread claims of abuse that have surfaced. One such incident led to the death of an inmate named Roberts Brooks in earl

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Trinidad and Tobago Takes Strong Action Against Gangs

In an effort to control rising violence, Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency. This move follows an attempt on a gang leader’s life, leading to fears of retaliatory shootings. Under this declaration, the police and military will collaborate more closely, acting without the need for

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Guardian Angels Return: Fighting Subway Crime, One Patrol at a Time

The Guardian Angels are back in the Big Apple's subways! After 15 years, they're helping keep the city's underground safe. New Yorkers are thrilled, with some even greeting founder Curtis Sliwa with a kiss. But why are the Angels back? Recently, there have been serious crimes in the subway system. J

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Overnight Crime Wave Hits Vehicles in Palos Hills

In the quiet night of Dec. 27, Palos Hills saw a surge in car burglaries. Seven vehicles fell victim to thieves, with items like GPS devices, cell phones, and even a child's stuffed toy being taken. Most of the break-ins happened in community parking lots of apartment and condo complexes, but one ca

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Volunteer Group Guardian Angels Return to Patrol NYC Subways

Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem trou

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

Tragic End for Russian LGBTQ Travel Agency Owner

In a stark turn of events, a Moscow court revealed that Andrei Kotov, the founder of "Men Travel, " a travel agency serving the LGBTQ community, was found dead in pretrial detention. Kotov faced serious allegations, including "organizing extremist activity, " as part of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ r

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