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Nov 06 2024CRIME

What Happens After Prison: The Surprising Truth

Have you ever wondered if ex-convicts usually go back to committing the same crime? Researchers have dug into this question using a complex math tool known as the trivariate Weibull survival model. Instead of focusing on each type of crime separately, like sex offenses or violent crimes, they looked

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Catching Financial Crooks Before They Pounce

Financial crimes, though hidden, are a big deal. But predictive policing tools often miss them. That's where the Early Warning System for White-Collar Crime (EWSWC) steps in. This clever tool uses smart tech to spot areas ripe for financial crime. It's like a super sleuth for money crooks. Predicti

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Cracking Crime: How Topic Modeling Sheds New Light

You might think that labeling crimes as simple categories like "burglary" or "assault" is enough to understand them. But hold on, it's not that straightforward! Each crime is a mix of behaviors, situations, and details that can't be crammed into a single box. This loss of information makes it tough

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Marijuana's Mixed Results: A Look at Election Day's Ballot Measures

On Election Day, voters across the U. S. weighed in on a variety of issues, with some states deciding on controversial topics like marijuana and voting rights. Florida missed the mark on legalizing recreational marijuana, despite a hefty campaign backed by the state's largest medical marijuana opera

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

California Votes to Toughen Crime Laws

In a landslide vote, California residents have given their stamp of approval to Proposition 36, a measure designed to crack down on repeat theft and fentanyl dealing. Early polls had shown overwhelming support, and when the final votes were tallied, around 70% of voters were in favor. The propositio

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Oakland's New City Council: Who's Leading the Way?

As the first batch of votes rolled in, five candidates took an early lead in Oakland's City Council races. Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, and Ken Houston were ahead, with Ryan Richardson leading the race for city attorney. The contests centered on crucial issues like crime, polic

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters Oust Progressive DA, Opt for Tougher Stance in LA

In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles has ousted its progressive District Attorney, George Gascon. The former U. S. Assistant Attorney General, Nathan Hochman, won the election by promising to take a tougher stance on crime. Hochman's victory reflects a growing concern among voters about publi

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters in LA Say Goodbye to Gascón

Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochma

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Eric Nazarian's 'Die Like A Man': A Film About LA Gangs and Growing Up

Imagine the streets of Los Angeles, where a young man named Freddy is drawn into a world of crime and violence. At just 17, he's given a gun and told to prove himself to a gangster he looks up to. This is the premise of Eric Nazarian's film 'Die Like A Man, ' which has been picked up by Gravitas Ven

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Vote Out Gascón: A Call for Justice in LA

For years, criminals have been roaming free, thanks to lenient deals and a lack of justice. How did we get here? A decade ago, billionaire George Soros started funding local district attorney campaigns, aiming to reshape the justice system. His goal? To make certain criminals have more rights than t

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