CRIME

May 16 2026CRIME

Special Education Aide Arrested Over Child Abuse Charge

A 27‑year‑old former special education aide from a Huntsville elementary school was taken into custody this week on accusations of torturing a child. The aide, who had worked at Jones Valley Elementary since August 2025, voluntarily surrendered to police on Thursday. She faces a felony charge of wil

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May 16 2026CRIME

Man faces trial next year after London knife attack on two Jewish men

A London court recently set March 1, 2027, as the trial date for a man accused in a shocking knife attack that left two Jewish men injured in north London. The 45-year-old defendant, identified as Essa Suleiman, appeared in court on Friday but did not enter pleas to the four charges against him, inc

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May 16 2026CRIME

When Tools Go Missing and Trouble Follows

A suspect is in custody after a string of thefts ended in a blazing crime scene. On May 3, someone stole a skid steer, a zero-turn mower, a trailer, tools, and some materials from a building near Lander Road in Jefferson. Just one day later, flames engulfed the same spot, and investigators called it

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May 16 2026CRIME

Ugly act at NYU stirs anger and fear

A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp

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May 16 2026CRIME

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

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May 16 2026CRIME

The Rise and Fall of a 1960s Star

Claudine Longet started in Paris but found fame in America during the swinging sixties. She sang on TV shows and even acted in a famous comedy movie that later inspired another comedian’s spoof. Her biggest hit in music came from a Beach Boys cover decades later when it played in a popular TV series

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May 15 2026CRIME

A Rough Arrest Raises Questions About Mental‑Health Care

The incident began when officers arrived at a Southeast Monterey address to help someone in distress. The man, 30‑year‑old Dakota John Hadley, was not violent but was in a severe mental health crisis, according to his relatives. He has bipolar disorder and had been experiencing psychosis after using

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May 15 2026CRIME

Chance for Freedom After Years on Death Row

A judge in Oklahoma has set a $500, 000 bond for Richard Glossip, who has been held on death row since 1997. The decision comes as he prepares for a third trial over the murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese. Glossip’s case has drawn worldwide attention, with celebrities and activists voicing suppo

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May 15 2026CRIME

Can a retrial happen after a conviction is thrown out?

Alex Murdaugh walked out of prison a convicted murderer last year. Then the South Carolina Supreme Court erased his guilty verdict completely. That sudden freedom surprised many people. How could someone already convicted walk away? The answer lies in a legal rule most people misunderstand. Double j

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May 15 2026CRIME

Flag mix-up at NYU sparks investigation into hate crime

A confusing scene played out at NYU last week during graduation events when a flag with disturbing symbols appeared on a building near Washington Square Park. Instead of the usual NYU flag, someone replaced it with a modified version featuring two swastikas and a Star of David, mimicking Israel's na

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