In a controversial court decision, a 24-year-old man, Antonine Watson, was found not guilty of murder and elder abuse in the death of an 84-year-old Thai man, Vicha Ratanapakdee. The incident happened in January 2021 when Watson pushed Vicha to the ground during his daily walk. Vicha hit his head an
Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t
Chicago's West Side tells a stark story of inequality. Just five miles from the Loop, where life expectancy is a high 87. 3 years, neighborhoods like West Garfield Park see residents living on average 20 years less. This gap, driven by factors like crime, drug use, and lack of resources, has persist
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the family of Monique and Spencer Tepe is grappling with the aftermath of a violent crime that took the lives of the young couple. The suspect, Dr. Michael McKee, is accused of shooting the Tepes in their Columbus home on December 30. McKee, who was once married to
In a surprising turn of events, several attorneys from the US justice department's civil rights division have resigned. They are unhappy with a decision not to investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. This incident happened in Minneapolis on January 7. The attorneys who quit w
PFAS, or "forever chemicals, " are a serious problem for pregnant women and their unborn babies. These chemicals can cause low birth weight, premature births, and even infant deaths. They stick around in our bodies and the environment forever. You can find them in drinking water, fish, soil, and eve
Some women, especially those without children, often find purpose in social causes. This can lead to intense activism, sometimes bordering on extremism. One example is the strong reactions against immigration enforcement agencies. These women, driven by a desire to protect and nurture, may see thems
People in Portland are fighting for immigrants and climate justice. They gather outside the jail to support those inside. They sing and pray, showing their faith and love. A woman holds a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who cries for her suffering children. Kids in Portland marched to City Hall.
Growing up in a small Irish town, one event left a lasting mark: a murder that shook the community to its core. No one was ever held accountable, and that injustice lingered. This experience inspired a novel exploring themes of betrayal and injustice. True crime stories often give us a false sense o
New York's approach to justice has been under scrutiny lately, especially when it comes to diversion programs. These programs, meant to rehabilitate rather than punish, are not always working as intended. Take the case of Wei Hou, a man accused of killing his elderly mother. Before this tragic even
