Crime-fighting tools are getting a tech upgrade. Sensors are stepping into the spotlight, offering a faster, cheaper way to tackle crime. But there's a catch. Current sensors have some big problems. They're pricey, tricky to use, and need experts to make sense of the results. Researchers have been
Wander Franco, a former rising star in Major League Baseball, has faced serious legal trouble. He was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic. Franco, who was 21 at the time, had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The judge gave him a suspended two-year sentence. This
A woman from the UK found herself in serious trouble after she posted vacation selfies showing off stolen jewelry. Lucy Roberts, a former manager at a high-end jewelry store, took home thousands of dollars worth of diamonds, gold, and silver. She told coworkers she was working from home, but it was
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 arres
In a small Maryland town, an 18-year-old named Jonah Michael Poole is now facing serious charges. It all started when he and his girlfriend, Kylee Alyssa Dakes, were accused of killing a local business owner, Edward Stephen Koza. But before this shocking murder, Poole was already in trouble. Just d
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
Dennis Lehane, a well-known writer, has a deep understanding of fire. This comes from a personal experience where he survived a house fire in Boston. He was living on the top floor of an apartment building when a propane tank on the roof exploded, causing a massive blaze. The landlord was replacing
In a surprising twist, the legal team going after Sean "Diddy" Combs has decided to drop some serious allegations. They won't be pursuing claims of attempted arson and kidnapping anymore. These accusations were part of a bigger charge called racketeering, which still includes things like moving peop
A new crime drama has taken the streaming world by storm, and it's not from the usual suspects. MobLand, a show about rival crime families in North London, has become a massive hit for Paramount+. The series, which started on March 30, had the biggest premiere in the platform's history with 2. 2 mil
Crime doesn't always happen alone. Often, people team up to break the law. This is called co-offending. It's a big deal because it shows how friends, groups, and teamwork play a role in crime. A recent study looked at this teamwork in crime. They checked out 110 studies from 17 countries. These stud
