In a significant ruling, a military court found a former Army battalion commander, Herman West, guilty of sexually harassing a female officer. This case comes after recent changes in the military's legal system that now classify sexual harassment as a crime. Colonel West, based at Joint Base Lewis-M
More than 25 women in Congress have been targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes, according to a new study. This isn't just a problem for politicians; it's a reflection of a broader issue affecting women everywhere. Deepfakes can be created easily using AI, and there are few laws to stop them. This
A Florida woman, Susan Louise Lorincz, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through a locked door. The judge called the shooting “completely unnecessary” because Lorincz was behind a closed and locked door when she fired the shot. Lorincz had been
Immigrant teens and LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia are on edge due to eerie messages they're receiving. These texts, alarming and unnerving, threaten them with deportation or mysterious "re-education camps. " The recipients, mostly young people, are scared and unsure about who to trust. Local authori
Years ago, when rapper Diddy faced legal trouble for a music video, he ended up clashing with a music executive named Steve Stoute. The issue was over a scene in the video for Nas’s song “Hate Me Now. ” Diddy had second thoughts about the scene and tried to get it removed just before it aired. Sony
After the recent election, communities of color in the United States have been shaken by an unsettling issue: mysterious text messages ordering them to "pick cotton" at nearby plantations. These alarming texts, sent from unknown numbers, have reached youth, students, and workers in more than 20 stat
On a recent Sunday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara offered an apology to a man who had been shot by his neighbor. The victim, Davis Moturi, had been experiencing harassment and threats from his neighbor for over a year. Despite Moturi reporting these incidents to the police multiple times, th
Imagine being in charge of something as important as an election. That was Cari-Ann Burgess's job in Nevada. She was the state's election boss, a crucial role that comes with a lot of responsibility. One day, her life took an unexpected turn. After a stranger yelled at her in a coffee shop, she star
In 1993, a former model, Stacey Williams, shared a disturbing encounter she had with Donald Trump. The two met through a mutual friend, Jeffrey Epstein, and the incident took place in Trump Tower. Williams recalled Trump grabbing her inappropriately, making her feel uncomfortable and objectified. Sh
Election Day is just around the corner, and Kansas City is ensuring that voters feel safe. Over the past few years, election officials have faced threats and harassment. Shawn Kieffer, a director with the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, recalls an incident earlier this year where a vote
