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crime

Drug Traffickers in Australia: How Many Quit After a First Conviction?

November 24, 2024

Most studies about drug traffickers focus on their crimes, but few look at their criminal careers. This study aimed to find out how many stop committing crimes after their first conviction for drug trafficking. It also wanted to know what makes drug traffickers likely to reoffend and how quickly, as

crime

NYPD Detectives: Why They’re Leaving Early

November 24, 2024

Imagine working long hours, only to see your job get tougher and tougher. That's what's happening to NYPD detectives. More and more of them are calling it quits. Last year, 370 detectives retired. This year, the number jumped to 422, a 14% increase. Back in 2001, there were around 7, 000 detectives.

politics

Will Trump's Policies Really Lower Crime Rates? Experts Weigh In

November 23, 2024

Donald Trump made tougher crime policies a big part of his campaign. He wants to send immigrants away, bring back "stop-and-frisk", and kill drug dealers. But will these ideas actually work? Experts aren't so sure. They say crime rates go up and down no matter who's in charge. Plus, immigrants don't

crime

Teen Hackers: The Rise and Fall of 'Scattered Spiders'

November 23, 2024

For nearly two years, a group of young hackers, nicknamed 'Scattered Spiders, ' wreaked havoc on major tech companies worldwide. They targeted over 130 organizations, stealing credentials from almost 10, 000 employees. Their main target was Okta, a single sign-on provider used by many companies. Thi

politics

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders: What’s Next?

November 22, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC accuses them of depriving Gaza civilians of essentials like food, w

entertainment

The Artful Dodger Sneaks Back for Season 2

November 22, 2024

Did you know that a show on Disney+ and Hulu just got renewed for season 2? This show is called "The Artful Dodger" and it's an unexpected hit. It's based on a classic story by Charles Dickens, but with a twist. The show follows the life of Jack Dawkins, the famous thief from Oliver Twist, and gives

crime

A Father's Defense: A 23-Year-Old's Alleged Online Crimes

November 22, 2024

In Florida, a father's defense took center stage when his 23-year-old daughter, Alyssa Zinger, was accused of posing as a teen to entice a middle schooler. The incident, caught on bodycam footage, showed the dad insisting his daughter was the victim, not the perpetrator. Alyssa had allegedly used so

crime

Jussie Smollett's Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

November 22, 2024

Actor Jussie Smollett, known for his role in the TV show "Empire, " has had a big legal win. The Illinois Supreme Court decided to overturn his 2021 conviction for faking a hate crime. This all started back in 2019 when Smollett claimed he was attacked by two "white supremacists" in Chicago. It turn

celebrities

Jussie Smollett's 2019 Hate Crime Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

November 21, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime in Chicago back in 2019. The court's decision was based on a nonprosecution agreement that Smollett had with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. This agreement

politics

The Sad Truth Behind Laken Riley's Murder and U. S. Border Politics

November 21, 2024

You might recognize the name Laken Riley from the recent news. She was the 22-year-old nursing student tragically murdered in Athens, Georgia. But do you know the bigger story behind her death? Here it is: In March 2023, during a significant political event called the State of the Union, a congress