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Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
#brooklyn
fromAllHipHop
2 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Indict 36 in WOOO vs CHOO Crackdown, Reviving Debate Over Drill Music & Street Violence

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 hours ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Brooklyn
fromAllHipHop
2 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Indict 36 in WOOO vs CHOO Crackdown, Reviving Debate Over Drill Music & Street Violence

Brooklyn authorities indicted 36 alleged gang members linked to ongoing violence, highlighting a persistent conflict affecting community safety.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Men charged with murder of 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn due in court

Two men have been charged with murder after a 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in Brooklyn during a daytime shooting.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
4 days ago

Senseless rap beef possible reason behind shooting of 7-month-old baby in NYC

A rapper targeted a baby's father, resulting in the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn.
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

I chose my friends poorly, and your friends have a tendency to rub off on you. And so I started making poor decisions. The next night I made a plan of how to do it, and I did it. And I didn't get caught doing it, [but] I got caught afterwards.
Arts
#daniel-kinahan
World news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Encrypted messages directly link cartel chief Daniel Kinahan to murders in Ireland

Daniel Kinahan faces extradition and is linked to multiple murders in Ireland through encrypted messages.
World news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Encrypted messages directly link cartel chief Daniel Kinahan to murders in Ireland

Daniel Kinahan faces extradition and is linked to multiple murders in Ireland through encrypted messages.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
#robbery
US news
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
US news
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
SF parents
fromDefector
2 days ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
#violence
fromIndependent
1 day ago
London politics

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man jailed for brutal assault of homeless man over 100 debt in Peter McVerry House

A man was sentenced to five and a half years for attacking a fellow homeless services user with a knife and hatchet over a debt.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
London politics

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man jailed for brutal assault of homeless man over 100 debt in Peter McVerry House

A man was sentenced to five and a half years for attacking a fellow homeless services user with a knife and hatchet over a debt.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

fromGothamist
5 days ago
New York City

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
from710 WOR
2 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
2 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man jailed for 12 years over frenzied attack on frail widower (88) in hospital bed

A drug addict was sentenced to 12 years for fatally attacking an 88-year-old man in a hospital.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

Cal Hooper investigates a suspicious death in a small Irish town, revealing deep-rooted connections and conflicts among its residents.
fromDefector
2 days ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
#sexual-assault
NYC music
fromHip Hop Hero
3 days ago

Viral Brooklyn rapper murdered by teenage stepson

Sinthoro Upper, a Brooklyn rapper, was murdered by his 16-year-old stepson over a smoking argument.
Boston food
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
#murder-trial
#murder
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Daniel Rodriguez recounts time in Mexican jail: 'It's the worst possible situation'

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Mexican jail for marijuana possession, facing challenges with food and the judicial system during his incarceration.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

A chronic alcoholic has been sentenced to two years for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
US Elections
fromDefector
1 week ago

I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone | Defector

Donald Trump's threats against Iran represent a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and reflect a lack of coherent strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
#manslaughter
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
#crime
#gang-violence
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn gang bust: 36 alleged Wooo and Choo members indicted for dozens of shootings, prosecutors say | amNewYork

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

From barbaric torture and insulting a judge to claims of being reformed: how the bravado faded from five Hennessy gang members

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I thought I was about to be murdered' - man branded 'rat' and waterboarded in horrific attack by five Dublin criminals

Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn gang bust: 36 alleged Wooo and Choo members indicted for dozens of shootings, prosecutors say | amNewYork

Thirty-six alleged gang members were indicted following a three-year shooting war between the Wooo and Choo gangs, resulting in multiple victims and fatalities.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

From barbaric torture and insulting a judge to claims of being reformed: how the bravado faded from five Hennessy gang members

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I thought I was about to be murdered' - man branded 'rat' and waterboarded in horrific attack by five Dublin criminals

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

The Indo Daily: Who is Jonathan Gill, man accused of killing 'gangland psycho' Robbie Lawlor

Authorities in the North want to prosecute the 44-year-old, from Malahide Road on the capital's northside for Lawlor's assassination in Belfast on April 4, 2020.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Armed boy shot dead in stairwell, court told

A teenager fatally shot a 14-year-old boy during a chase in Woolwich, London, leading to ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
Law
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Terrible shroud of sadness': jury finds mentally ill man not guilty of trying to murder brother

A Mullingar man was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity after attacking his brother with a hammer and knife.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
New York City
fromNewsday
6 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
#organized-crime
Law
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Brooklyn Mob Case Prosecutors Seek Removal Of Defense Attorney

Federal prosecutors seek to disqualify attorney Joseph Corozzo from a loansharking case due to alleged ties to organized crime.
Law
fromGothamist
5 days ago

He's known for representing mob suspects in court. Now prosecutors say he is one.

Federal prosecutors allege attorney Joseph Corozzo is involved in organized crime, claiming he is a made member of the Gambino family.
Law
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Brooklyn Mob Case Prosecutors Seek Removal Of Defense Attorney

Federal prosecutors seek to disqualify attorney Joseph Corozzo from a loansharking case due to alleged ties to organized crime.
Law
fromGothamist
5 days ago

He's known for representing mob suspects in court. Now prosecutors say he is one.

Federal prosecutors allege attorney Joseph Corozzo is involved in organized crime, claiming he is a made member of the Gambino family.
New York City
fromAllHipHop
6 days ago

Battle Rapper Fox 5 Identified As Man Shot Dead By NYPD After Machete Attack

Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was shot and killed by NYPD after attacking commuters with a machete at Grand Central Terminal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
Law
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Three Crips Convicted in Long Island and Brooklyn Killings

Three Crips members were convicted of multiple serious crimes, including murder and racketeering, facing life sentences in federal prison.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

A former colleague recalls a haunting clue related to the murder suspect, Stephen McCullagh, linked to a Coke bottle.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kinahan hitman moved to new prison wing after 'clash of personalities'

Kinahan hitman Trevor Byrne has been moved from his wing in Portlaoise Prison after officers feared murderer Warren Dumbrell had a hit on him. Dumbrell and Byrne were both serving time in the prison's A block when they had what sources say is a 'clash of personalities', with both vying to be in charge of their landing.
Django
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

Five gang members received 34 years in prison for torturing Barry Moore, including waterboarding and branding him with a hot iron.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I thought I was about to be murdered,' says man who was branded 'rat' with hot iron tool and waterboarded in attack by five Dublin criminals

Five convicted men brutally attacked Barry Moore, branding, waterboarding, and running over him with an electric bike amid a gang feud.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Value of True Crime

Evolutionary psychology explains true crime fascination as a survival mechanism for identifying threats, yet successful predators still evade detection through deception and social bonding.
US politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

'Hooded bandit,' who committed string of '90s robberies on Staten Island, has life sentence commuted

Daniel Galiano, serving life under New Jersey's Three-Strikes law for a 1997 armed robbery spree, had his sentence commuted and was released.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - man who killed Jordan Ronan (20) after victim stole from van jailed

A man with previous convictions for knife crime, who killed a 20-year-old outside his home after that person stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning, has been jailed for nine years.
London politics
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Restorative Justice Works at the Psychological Level

Restorative justice rebuilds trust through attentive listening, sustained presence, and community-centered processes that prioritize responsibility and repair over punishment.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for total of 12 years

Two criminals with 163 previous convictions were jailed for 12 years for dumping the dismembered body parts of teenager Keane Mulready Woods across Dublin.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Natural storyteller' who demanded cigarette from man at knifepoint went to hug victim when given one

Martin McDonnell produced a large knife to demand a cigarette, kissed the injured party on the back of the neck, and pleaded guilty to knife production and theft.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Woman (34) who helped dump man's body in quarry like 'piece of rubbish' is jailed for six years

The body of Stephen Ring was discovered in Carrigfoyle Quarry nearly two weeks after he disappeared A woman who helped to dump a man's body in a quarry "like a piece of rubbish" and later went on social media to express concern for his wellbeing has been jailed for six years. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo at the Central Criminal Court today said the defendant, Jane Corcoran (34), lied to gardai about the circumstances surrounding the death and disappearance of Stephen Ring in 2024.
Miscellaneous
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dealer admits beating vulnerable man to death

A drug dealer admitted to manslaughter after beating a vulnerable former chef to death in a north London flat used for illegal drug dealing operations.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Man (63) jailed for eight years after he attacked wife with boiling water and claw hammer while she slept

A 63-year-old man received an eight-year prison sentence for a brutal, premeditated attack on his sleeping wife involving boiling water and a claw hammer.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Man sentenced to 10 Years after chasing police officer with chainsaw - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Judge Gallacher described the attack as "seriously alarming," noting that Kastrati chased PC Cowan for a significant distance while revving the chainsaw. "PC Cowan thought that if he did not get away from you, you would chop off his limbs and kill him," the judge said. He added that much of the incident was captured on CCTV and mobile footage and warned that the potential harm could have been catastrophic.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Schizophrenic bus stop killer held indefinitely

The court has heard a man with a severe mental illness was known to services and assessed by consultant psychiatrists as psychologically stable and safe for the community.
UK news
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Eighth member of Brooklyn's Hyena Crips pleads guilty to racketeering and murder

A Hyena Crips member pleaded guilty to racketeering and a 2020 drive-by murder, part of a decade-long violent criminal enterprise.
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