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Violence Against Women in Alagoas: Before and During Covid-19

November 21, 2024

In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures li

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Jussie Smollett: A Controversial Verdict Reversed

November 21, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime has been overturned. This story begins in 2019 when Smollett claimed he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs. Police later alleged that Smollett staged the entire incident. After a l

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Thieves Hit Football Stars: Is a Crime Ring to Blame?

November 21, 2024

Renowned security expert Mike Barbieri thinks a well-organized South American crime ring might be behind the burglaries at NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's homes. Kelce lost about $20, 000 in cash, and his back door was damaged. Meanwhile, Mahomes' mansion in Belton, Missouri, was hit fi

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A Dark Day in Court: Justice for Laken

November 21, 2024

Last Wednesday, a judge put an end to the tragic story of Laken Riley, a bright 22-year-old nursing student, by sentencing Jose Ibarra to life in prison without parole. Prosecutors argued that Ibarra, who was in the country illegally, attacked Riley after she courageously refused to be harmed. This

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Cops Hunt Burglars Who Stole from Sports Stars

November 21, 2024

The FBI is teaming up with local police to figure out if recent break-ins at sports stars' homes are linked to a global crime ring. Two big-shot law enforcement officers revealed this on Wednesday, but they're still trying to find out who's behind it all. It's all up in the air for now. Kansas City

entertainment

First Look: New Crime Series Hits Apple TV+

November 21, 2024

Want to know what's cooking in the world of TV crime dramas? An upcoming series called Dope Thief has just revealed its first images. Produced by none other than Ridley Scott, this show is set to debut on Apple TV+ in early 2025. The series follows two DEA agents, played by Brian Tyree Henry and Wag

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Tragic End for Georgia Student: A Closer Look at the Case

November 21, 2024

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a Venezuelan immigrant, Jose Ibarra, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The 26-year-old undocumented migrant was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and kidnapping, in a case t

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Car Thieves Hit DFW Airport, Stealing Millions in Vehicles

November 21, 2024

Imagine this: a group of car thieves targeting airports, making off with millions in vehicles. That's exactly what happened at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, according to police. They've been on the case since February 2023, tracking a gang believed to be from Houston. This crew didn't just hit DF

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A Mother's Unthinkable Act and Her Chance at Freedom

November 20, 2024

In a shocking turn of events 30 years ago, Susan Smith, a young mother, drowned her two young sons, Michael and Alex, by pushing her car into a lake. Now, she's up for parole. Let's rewind to 1994, when Smith claimed her sons were kidnapped by a Black man. The public was moved, and a massive search

crypto

Gary Wang's Sentencing in FTX Scandal: A Look at Cooperation and Consequences

November 20, 2024

Gary Wang, a co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dodged a lengthy jail term. On November 20, 2024, he was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for his part in the crypto fraud. He was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Wang faced up to 50 years in p