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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Is Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson III's Testimony Actually Happening?

Texas lawmakers have been trying to get death row inmate Robert Roberson III to testify in the Capitol. Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for allegedly shaking his daughter to death. His lawyers argue that the science used to convict him is unreliable. Lawmakers were hoping he could testify ab

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

The Retreat of NYC Drugstores: Crime, Shifting Habits, and Empty Spaces

New York City's drugstore landscape has seen a significant shrinkage over the past decade, with about 40% fewer stores compared to ten years ago. This year alone saw a 10% drop, attributed largely to rising shoplifting and crime rates. Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have bee

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Two Decades Later: Mall Kidnapper Finally Brought to Justice

In an incredible turn of events, a jury convicted a 67-year-old man last week for a 1994 kidnapping at the Oakridge Mall, thanks to a cold-case investigation that relied on DNA evidence. Thomas John Loguidice was found guilty of felony kidnapping with the intent to rob, after he was linked to the cr

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Altoona Man's Killing: One Suspect Sentenced with Time Served

In Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, one of the four people accused of a drive-by shooting that led to the death of Christopher Conner, a 39-year-old Altoona man, has been sentenced. Jamon Sullivan, 29, also from Altoona, received a sentence of 447 days in prison, followed by two years of extended super

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Police Bodycam Shows West Rogers Park Shootout with Suspected Hate Crime Gunman

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released footage from police body cameras that captured a tense shootout in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred on October 26 around 9:30 a. m. , when a 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was shot in the shoulder by

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

YouTubers Beware: Crypto Scammers Trick with Fake Brand Deals

For several months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been targets of clever crypto scams. Even the most careful ones have fallen for these tricks. Here's how it works: Scammers take over verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and pretend to be marketing managers from real brands. They make th

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Deadly Wisconson Shooting: A Troubling Link Uncovered

The quiet campus of Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin’s capital remains a crime scene as investigators work tirelessly to unravel the motive behind a deadly Monday morning shooting carried out by a 15-year-old student named Natalie Rupnow. The attack, which left two people dead and six inj

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

A Shocking Case: The Pelicot Trial and France's Silent Epidemic

France has just witnessed a groundbreaking trial. The Pelicot case has rocked the nation, shining a light on the deep-seated issue of sexual violence against women. At the heart of this trial are 51 men, ranging in age from 26 to 74, who worked in various fields like nursing, the military, and journ

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Gisèle Pelicot's Brave Stand in French Rape Case

In the bustling city of Avignon, France, a courtroom filled with people awaited the verdict of a shocking case. Gisèle Pelicot, a woman who had been repeatedly raped while near-comatose over several years, was at the center of the trial. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men were accused

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Luigi Mangione Faces Serious Charges in NY Court

Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, showed up in New York City to answer for his alleged crimes. Federal charges against him include stalking and murder. Mangione is suspected of traveling from Georgia to commit the crime, driven by a deep-seated dislike

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