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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Thieves Hit Football Stars: Is a Crime Ring to Blame?

Renowned security expert Mike Barbieri thinks a well-organized South American crime ring might be behind the burglaries at NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's homes. Kelce lost about $20, 000 in cash, and his back door was damaged. Meanwhile, Mahomes' mansion in Belton, Missouri, was hit fi

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

A Dark Day in Court: Justice for Laken

Last Wednesday, a judge put an end to the tragic story of Laken Riley, a bright 22-year-old nursing student, by sentencing Jose Ibarra to life in prison without parole. Prosecutors argued that Ibarra, who was in the country illegally, attacked Riley after she courageously refused to be harmed. This

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Cops Hunt Burglars Who Stole from Sports Stars

The FBI is teaming up with local police to figure out if recent break-ins at sports stars' homes are linked to a global crime ring. Two big-shot law enforcement officers revealed this on Wednesday, but they're still trying to find out who's behind it all. It's all up in the air for now. Kansas City

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

First Look: New Crime Series Hits Apple TV+

Want to know what's cooking in the world of TV crime dramas? An upcoming series called Dope Thief has just revealed its first images. Produced by none other than Ridley Scott, this show is set to debut on Apple TV+ in early 2025. The series follows two DEA agents, played by Brian Tyree Henry and Wag

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Tragic End for Georgia Student: A Closer Look at the Case

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a Venezuelan immigrant, Jose Ibarra, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The 26-year-old undocumented migrant was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and kidnapping, in a case t

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Car Thieves Hit DFW Airport, Stealing Millions in Vehicles

Imagine this: a group of car thieves targeting airports, making off with millions in vehicles. That's exactly what happened at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, according to police. They've been on the case since February 2023, tracking a gang believed to be from Houston. This crew didn't just hit DF

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Nov 20 2024CRIME

A Mother's Unthinkable Act and Her Chance at Freedom

In a shocking turn of events 30 years ago, Susan Smith, a young mother, drowned her two young sons, Michael and Alex, by pushing her car into a lake. Now, she's up for parole. Let's rewind to 1994, when Smith claimed her sons were kidnapped by a Black man. The public was moved, and a massive search

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Nov 20 2024CRYPTO

Gary Wang's Sentencing in FTX Scandal: A Look at Cooperation and Consequences

Gary Wang, a co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dodged a lengthy jail term. On November 20, 2024, he was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for his part in the crypto fraud. He was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Wang faced up to 50 years in p

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Nov 20 2024CRYPTO

Chat with Chainalysis’s Jonathan Levin: Crypto’s Future & Crime Trends

Last week, the crypto world buzzed with news. U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head, Gary Gensler, hinted at his possible departure. Gensler has been under fire for his tough stance on crypto, which led to a lawsuit from 18 states. As President-Elect Donald Trump has vowed to replace G

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Nov 20 2024CRIME

Why Mental Health Issues Often Go Unchecked

Last Monday, New York City woke up to a grim reminder of ongoing issues. Three people were killed in separate, unprovoked stabbings across Manhattan. The suspect, Ramon Rivera, lived at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and had a history of mental health struggles and criminal activities spanning two decad

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