A big question in the world of justice is why some people who have been in trouble with the law change their ways, while others don't. A recent study looked into this by studying 14, 000 adult men who were either on probation or in prison. The study wanted to see if a person's ability to recognize their own problems and their motivation to change could help them stay...
In a Brooklyn subway station, a disturbing scene unfolded. A man, later identified as Fredrick Marshall, grabbed a young woman from behind, causing her to scream for help. The incident happened on a Sunday morning at the Norwood Avenue station. Marshall, dressed in a white suit and armed with a knife and a blackjack, was unknown to the woman. The situation escalated ...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tied the knot in Venice, Italy. Their wedding was a grand affair. It had many famous faces. Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Tom Brady were there. The Kardashians, Oprah, and Ivanka Trump also attended. Many guests flew in on private jets. This raised eyebrows. Venice is a city at risk from rising sea levels. The wedding had local p...
A plea deal has been struck in the Idaho murder case, but not everyone is happy about it. The father of one of the victims, Kaylee Goncalves, is speaking out against the agreement. He says he was blindsided by the news and feels the deal doesn't bring justice for his daughter or the other victims. The accused, Bryan Kohberger, has agreed to plead guilty to all charg...
In a significant move, authorities have recently taken down a huge health care fraud operation. Over 320 people were charged, and nearly $15 billion in false claims were uncovered. This is the biggest crackdown of its kind in history. The operation was a joint effort between state and federal prosecutors. They seized over $245 million in cash, luxury items, and even...
A 92-year-old man, Ryland Headley, was recently found guilty of a brutal crime committed back in 1967. He was convicted of raping and murdering 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in her own home in southwestern England. This case is notable for being one of the oldest cold cases ever solved in the U. K. The trial revealed that Dunne was strangled and asphyxiated. Neighbors re...
A man in his 90s has been found guilty of a brutal crime that happened over half a century ago. Ryland Headley, now 92, was 34 when he attacked and killed Louisa Dunne, a 75-year-old woman, in her own home back in June 1967. This case is notable for being the longest-running cold case in the UK to ever be solved. Louisa Dunne was found dead in her home on June 28, 1...
The recent dismissal of three experienced prosecutors who handled cases tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked outrage. These attorneys received abrupt termination notices from Attorney General Pam Bondi, with no clear reason given. This action has been described as deeply unsettling by a federal law enforcement source, who viewed it as a direct insult to the pr...
Poverty and crime have been linked in many studies, but there's still a lot we don't understand. One big question is whether poverty changes how people are treated in the criminal justice system. A recent study looked into this, focusing on how poverty in teen years affects adult outcomes like arrests, convictions, and jail time. The study found something unexpected...
A former PhD student has been given a life sentence for a series of serious crimes. Zhenhao Zou, now 28, was found guilty of raping 10 women in both the UK and China. The judge decided he must spend at least 24 years in prison before he can even ask for release. Zou's crimes were shocking. He used drugs to make his victims helpless. He then took advantage of them in...