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fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
US news
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn't killer's first victim

Iain Packer, convicted of Emma Caldwell's murder, likely committed more killings according to a former detective involved in the investigation.
#law-enforcement
California
fromCalifornia Post
13 hours ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
US news
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
California
fromCalifornia Post
13 hours ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
US news
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Orange County dental assistant sentenced for sexually assaulting 3 girl patients

A dental assistant was sentenced to 15 years to life for sexually assaulting three young patients.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
#immigration
fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

fromJezebel
6 days ago
NYC parents

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

NYC politics
fromURL Media
2 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
US politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US soldier's wife released after arrest by ICE agents at military base

Annie Ramos, a Honduran immigrant and wife of a US soldier, was released from ICE custody and aims to obtain legal status in the US.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 days 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ex-FBI Agent Tells Fox News Prosecution Will Use Body Cam Footage at Tiger Woods's Trial

Prosecutors want to get the prescription records for Tiger Woods, including the date and time prescription was filled, the type of prescription, and all warnings including but not limited to operating a motor vehicle.
Law
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Ontario warehouse arson suspect posted live video showing fire being ignited. Police investigating video

"You know, if you're not going to pay us enough... to afford to live, at least pay us enough not to do this," the man says while lighting a roll of toilet paper on fire.
Canada news
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says

A USC freshman lost his eye after being shot by a DHS agent during a protest in Los Angeles.
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

"What makes this case so devastating, is not only was a 7-month-old girl stolen from us, but she was not the intended target," Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez said Tuesday.
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
#sex-trafficking
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Fall River woman who led sex trafficking ring with 5 others pleads guilty

Christy Parker pleaded guilty to sex trafficking minors and adults, using coercion and violence to exploit victims across multiple states.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Fall River woman who led sex trafficking ring with 5 others pleads guilty

Christy Parker pleaded guilty to sex trafficking minors and adults, using coercion and violence to exploit victims across multiple states.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
#murder
SF parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say

Matthew Farwell is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, believing he was the father of her unborn child, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say

Matthew Farwell is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, believing he was the father of her unborn child, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.cnn.com
5 days ago

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings expected to plead guilty in court today

Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty to the murders of seven women in a court hearing.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Man was shot at by ICE agents in Northern California before he tried to flee, attorney says

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández claims he was shot at by ICE agents before attempting to leave the scene.
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
California
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Woman found dead off Calif. highway sparks mystery 2,000 miles away

A woman identified as Victoria Hicks Hargrove was found dead in California in 1980, 2,000 miles from where she went missing in Alabama.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Former SDNY human trafficking prosecutor joins firm known for representing victims of sexual abuse | amNewYork

Jane Kim joins Wigdor LLP as a partner, focusing on advocating for victims of sexual abuse and civil rights violations.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
1 week ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
#nancy-guthrie
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago
US news

Nancy Guthrie Update: Case-Solving Tip Will Come From Surprising Source, Says Retired NYPD Sergeant

US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Harvey Levin Shares Nancy Guthrie Kidnapper Letter Details

Nancy Guthrie's alleged ransom letter claims she is safe but scared, insists she knows the demand, limits further communication, and suggests a Tucson-area connection.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Guthrie abduction: Police detain person for questioning

A person was taken into custody near Tucson in connection with the apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie, whose disappearance remains unsolved.
US news
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Nancy Guthrie Update: Case-Solving Tip Will Come From Surprising Source, Says Retired NYPD Sergeant

Nancy Guthrie's abduction case remains unsolved after 10 weeks, with experts suggesting a multi-agency approach to gather new leads.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

11 charged after allegedly staging robberies to claim victim status on immigration applications

The scheme began in March 2023, when Rambhai Patel, then 36, carried out staged armed robberies with co-conspirators at at least six convenience stores, liquor stores, and fast food restaurants in Massachusetts and other states. Prosecutors said the robberies were designed to help store clerks falsely claim they were victims of violent crimes in applications for U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as a U visa.
Boston
US news
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
#missing-person
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

British Tourist Goes Missing After Arriving at SFO, Footage Shows Man Meeting Her

Katherine Kerwood, a British tourist, went missing in California after failing to check into her hostel and losing contact with her family.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Watch: Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother's kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

British Tourist Goes Missing After Arriving at SFO, Footage Shows Man Meeting Her

Katherine Kerwood, a British tourist, went missing in California after failing to check into her hostel and losing contact with her family.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Watch: Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother's kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Her Murder Had Been Cold for Decades. Five Gen Zers Attempted to Solve It. It Took Them Somewhere the Detectives Never Imagined.

Students in a forensic class uncovered potential leads in a cold case, suggesting they may have identified a suspect overlooked for decades.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation

A police investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed involves multiple allegations of sexual assault, human trafficking, and aiding and abetting rape.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping 2 UCLA students, raping another woman

Officers arrested Alexander Schecter, 24, at his Santa Monica residence on Friday and booked him on one count of rape by force, one count of forcible oral copulation, one count of robbery, one count of extortion and one count of battery.
California
US news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Napa Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Making AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Materials

A man was arrested for possessing and manufacturing AI-generated child pornography, highlighting new legal implications for computer-generated imagery.
#human-trafficking
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say

A Venezuelan mother, trafficked to the US, faces unlawful detention by ICE despite pending asylum and trafficking visa applications.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Suspect in Oakland kidnapping, child sex trafficking, accepts 5-year plea deal

A man accused of trafficking minors while on bail for kidnapping and robbery charges pleaded no contest to pimping and assault, accepting a five-year prison sentence.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say

A Venezuelan mother, trafficked to the US, faces unlawful detention by ICE despite pending asylum and trafficking visa applications.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Suspect in Oakland kidnapping, child sex trafficking, accepts 5-year plea deal

A man accused of trafficking minors while on bail for kidnapping and robbery charges pleaded no contest to pimping and assault, accepting a five-year prison sentence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers found guilty of sex trafficking

Three brothers convicted of sex trafficking and sexual assault face sentencing in August after prosecutors presented testimony from over 60 accusers alleging they exploited luxury access to facilitate assaults.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

California girl, 11, who vanished in 2020 is found living in North Carolina under a different name

An 11-year-old girl kidnapped from California in 2020 was found in North Carolina enrolled in school under a false name and placed into protective custody.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Southern California girl kidnapped in 2020 found safe in North Carolina

These are very rare occurrences to have such a positive outcome on such an old case as this, but it reminds us that through hard work, and dedication, and cooperation, stories with positive outcomes like these can happen.
SF parents
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

In statements made by investigators, the video was apparently "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." It's unclear how long such data is retained or how easy it is for Google to access it. Some reports claim that it took several days for Google to recover the data. In large-scale enterprise storage solutions, "deleted" for the user doesn't always mean that the data is gone.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Domestic abuser jailed for partner's hotel murder

The intense grief of losing James and learning in the court of the verbal, psychological and physical abuse is utterly unimaginable. The lack of humanity shown after his brutal final fatal attack is imprinted on my mind and will haunt me for the remainder of my days. I am grateful to all concerned who heard James's voice in the dark and believed him. The pain of intense loss may fade after time, but the sadness will always be there.
London
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Nancy Guthrie kidnap probe hits another dead end with DNA results on found gloves

There's so much that everybody wants to know, but I would be very neglectful, irresponsible as a police, law enforcement leader, to share that with everybody.
US news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What the data tells us about kidnapped people and how Nancy Guthrie is an outlier

Nancy Guthrie's abduction underscores the rarity and public impact of high-profile kidnappings, especially involving elderly victims and national media attention.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Nancy Guthrie abduction clues: Retired homicide sergeant weighs in

FBI-released doorbell footage yields identifiable clues—clothing, apparent firearm, gloves, estimated height/weight and facial biometrics—providing a major investigative lead in Nancy Guthrie's suspected abduction.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

FBI, sheriff detain person for questioning in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping | Fortune

A person was detained in the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie after the FBI released surveillance video of a masked individual at her door.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

FBI says it arrested a 'total imposter' for trying to profit off Nancy Guthrie's disappearance with a bogus ransom

FBI arrested an alleged imposter who sent a bogus ransom demand tied to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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