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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Luigi Mangione Faces Federal Murder Charge: Death Penalty on the Table

Luigi Mangione, 26, is now facing federal charges for the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson. The shooting happened on a Manhattan sidewalk earlier this month. Federal prosecutors have added a new layer to the case, charging Mangione with using a firearm to commit murder. This charge c

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

High-Speed Chases: Are New Tech Solutions the Answer?

High-speed chases are dangerous, and the consequences can be devastating. A recent Department of Justice report highlights the risks, noting that these chases often end in crashes. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a tragic incident on New Year's Eve 2022 claimed the lives of Caroline Gill and Maggie Dunn.

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Sad Truth: Families Find Out About Loved Ones' Fates From News

Imagine finding out that your family member's body was used for medical research without your knowledge. That's what happened to dozens of families who were shocked to learn from NBC News that their loved ones' bodies were studied and dissected after they passed away. These families thought their re

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Is Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson III's Testimony Actually Happening?

Texas lawmakers have been trying to get death row inmate Robert Roberson III to testify in the Capitol. Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for allegedly shaking his daughter to death. His lawyers argue that the science used to convict him is unreliable. Lawmakers were hoping he could testify ab

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

The Retreat of NYC Drugstores: Crime, Shifting Habits, and Empty Spaces

New York City's drugstore landscape has seen a significant shrinkage over the past decade, with about 40% fewer stores compared to ten years ago. This year alone saw a 10% drop, attributed largely to rising shoplifting and crime rates. Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have bee

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Two Decades Later: Mall Kidnapper Finally Brought to Justice

In an incredible turn of events, a jury convicted a 67-year-old man last week for a 1994 kidnapping at the Oakridge Mall, thanks to a cold-case investigation that relied on DNA evidence. Thomas John Loguidice was found guilty of felony kidnapping with the intent to rob, after he was linked to the cr

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Altoona Man's Killing: One Suspect Sentenced with Time Served

In Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, one of the four people accused of a drive-by shooting that led to the death of Christopher Conner, a 39-year-old Altoona man, has been sentenced. Jamon Sullivan, 29, also from Altoona, received a sentence of 447 days in prison, followed by two years of extended super

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Police Bodycam Shows West Rogers Park Shootout with Suspected Hate Crime Gunman

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released footage from police body cameras that captured a tense shootout in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred on October 26 around 9:30 a. m. , when a 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was shot in the shoulder by

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

YouTubers Beware: Crypto Scammers Trick with Fake Brand Deals

For several months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been targets of clever crypto scams. Even the most careful ones have fallen for these tricks. Here's how it works: Scammers take over verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and pretend to be marketing managers from real brands. They make th

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Deadly Wisconson Shooting: A Troubling Link Uncovered

The quiet campus of Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin’s capital remains a crime scene as investigators work tirelessly to unravel the motive behind a deadly Monday morning shooting carried out by a 15-year-old student named Natalie Rupnow. The attack, which left two people dead and six inj

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