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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Virginia Man in Trouble for Crypto Aid to ISIS

A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Tragic Event: Teen Charged with Killing Family in New Mexico

Last weekend, a shocking incident unfolded in New Mexico. A 16-year-old boy, Diego Leyva, was accused of killing four family members in their Belén home. Early Saturday morning, Valencia County authorities received a 911 call from the teen himself, confessing to the crime. Police found Diego outside

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

The Case of Luigi Mangione: A Murder Suspect's Journey

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is currently in a Pennsylvania state prison. He's facing a potential life sentence if convicted for second-degree murder. Mangione was arrested in Altoona on December 9, just days after the fatal shooting in

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

A Murder on Honeymoon: Fiji Court's Verdict

In the picturesque setting of Fiji, a man from Memphis, Tennessee, named Bradley Robert Dawson, found himself on trial for a tragic crime. The 40-year-old was accused of murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon at the luxurious Turtle Island resort in the Yasawa archipelago in 2022.

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Milestone Case: Army Officer Convicted of Sexual Harassment

In a significant ruling, a military court found a former Army battalion commander, Herman West, guilty of sexually harassing a female officer. This case comes after recent changes in the military's legal system that now classify sexual harassment as a crime. Colonel West, based at Joint Base Lewis-M

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Help Find St. Cloud’s Missing E-Bike!

Ever wondered what happens when a fancy e-bike goes missing in your town? That’s what the St. Cloud police are trying to figure out after a Fucare Gemini X e-bike vanished. This isn't just any old bike; it's speedy and high-tech. So, why should we care? Well, even small crimes can lead to bigger iss

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

The Surprising Impact of Looks on Guilt Judgments

Imagine being in a courtroom, but instead of listening to evidence, you're looking at someone's face. Sounds strange, right? Well, that's what scientists did in an experiment. They showed people pictures of men and asked if they looked guilty or innocent. The twist? Some faces were attractive, some

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Solving Crimes with Saliva: The Microbial Trail

Imagine you're a detective trying to solve a crime. Figuring out when and who left behind a saliva stain can be a big clue. Right now, scientists are looking into how the bacteria in old saliva stains change over time. They want to find out if these changes can tell us how long ago the stain was lef

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Arrest Made After LGBTQ+ Bar Vandalized in Santa Cruz

In a swift turn of events, Santa Cruz police have apprehended a local man suspected of vandalizing a new LGBTQ+-friendly bar in the downtown area. The incident, which occurred at The Neighbor’s Pub on Pacific Avenue, involved offensive graffiti and an attempted arson. The bar, which recently opened

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Nurse's Conviction Challenged: New Evidence Emerge

Convicted British nurse, Lucy Letby, may soon have her case re-examined. Her lawyer, Mark McDonald, plans to present new evidence to the appeals court. The leading expert from the prosecution team, Dr. Dewi Evans, has changed his opinion about how three infants died. This new development calls into

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