Crime - Page 28

March 18

Ex-Rolling Stone editor swept up in disgraced ABC producer's child porn scandal joins New York Times

Ex-Rolling Stone editor Noah Shachtman is joining The New York Times as a contributing writer after being swept up in the scandal of disgraced ABC News producer James Gordon Meek.

March 18

FBI rescues missing teen from Florida hotel after month-long hunt for accused kidnapper

FBI rescues missing 16-year-old Ohio girl after month-long search, arresting Tennessee suspect accused of kidnapping in coordinated multistate operation.

March 17

Pittsburgh police officers accused of ignoring ICE agents’ struggle with suspect

Pittsburgh police were allegedly told to stand down as ICE agents struggled with a suspect during a detention attempt. The chief has launched an investigation into the claims.

March 17

Upscale shopping district rocked by alleged antisemitic beating as lawyer, 2 others charged

California attorney among three men charged in alleged antisemitic assault at Santana Row shopping center after Hebrew-speaking victims targeted in attack.

March 17

Florida executes convict in 2008 rape, killing of woman, whose final call sparked 911 reforms

Florida executed Michael Lee King for the 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee, who called 911 begging for help while tied up in his car during the crime.

March 17

Republicans push campus carry laws in nearly a dozen states as college shootings reignite debate

The college gun debate intensifies as lawmakers in eight states weigh campus carry bills. Critics cite safety risks, while supporters argue for armed citizens.

March 17

Comedy club owner with terminal cancer guns down ex-in-law, hunts ex-wife before turning up dead

Comedy club owner Mathew Thomas Becker reportedly shot and killed his ex-father-in-law Romaine Clark and attempted to murder his ex-wife in Anchorage before being found dead.

March 17

Georgia cybercriminal allegedly duped NBA, NFL players in twisted phishing scam turned sex trafficking plot

A convicted cybercriminal is accused of escalating from phishing pro athletes to allegedly running disturbing sex trafficking operation while in federal prison.

March 17

Ex-TV reporter allegedly turned roadside gunman, grilled victims on ethnicity before opening fire

Former San Diego TV journalist accused of racially motivated shootings on mountain highway, allegedly asking victims about ethnicity before firing.

March 17

Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack

Zakir Ibrahim charged with attempted murder after authorities say he tried to slash commuter's throat at Chicago Union Station while claiming to be CIA agent.