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Jan 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Organized Crime Season 5: Actor's Playful Message to Fans Waiting for New Episodes

Law & Order: Organized Crime fans are still eagerly awaiting the premiere of Season 5. While NBC has announced the release of Law & Order and SVU, there's no word yet on when Organized Crime will hit screens. Danielle Moné Truitt, who plays Sgt. Ayanna Bell, recently cleared the air on her social me

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Jan 04 2025OPINION

New York City: A Tourist Haven Despite Challenges

New York City is often painted as a dangerous place filled with crime and homelessness. But the numbers tell a different story. In 2024, the Big Apple attracted 64. 3 million visitors, just a little less than the record 66. 2 million in 2019. This is impressive, especially considering the tourism se

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Crime Rate Drops: A Community Effort

In 2024, Detroit hit a significant milestone: the lowest homicide rate since 1965 with 203 victims. Despite the city's population growth, this is a clear sign of progress in combating its violent reputation. Mayor Mike Duggan noted this trend, recalling when the city first got under 400 homicides in

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Judge Steps into VR for Courtroom Crime Scene Tour

Imagine standing in a courtroom, but instead of looking at photos or watching CCTV footage, the judge puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset. This isn't science fiction; it happened in Broward County, Florida. Judge Andrew Siegel decided to see things from a different perspective—literally. He agree

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Meet the New Anti-Hate Crimes Boss: A Fresh Start for City Hall

Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Levels in Years

In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shoo

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

A Man's Deadly Crime: Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse Across States

Earlier this week, federal authorities charged Daniel Wayne Callihan, a 37-year-old man from Amite, with kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. This follows the tragic murder of Callie Brunett, a 35-year-old woman from Loranger, and the abduction of her two young

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Street Renovations: A Surprising Way to Cut NYC Violence

Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerme

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Top 10 Denzel Washington Crime Movies - A Different Writ

Denzel Washington's career is packed with standout crime films. He's smashed roles playing cops, vigilantes, and even criminals. From serious dramas to action-packed thrillers, let's dive into his top 10 crime movies. 10. The Bone Collector (1999) Washington played a paraplegic forensics expert pu

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

California's New Plan to Fight Retail Theft: Here’s What You Need to Know

Has your local store suddenly locked up everyday items like deodorant? That’s because California has rolled out new laws to tackle retail crime. Starting January 1, 2025, these rules give police more power and boost penalties for theft. Excuse me, did someone say "probable cause"? Yep, cops can now

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