Crime - Page 287

November 5

Chinese scholars charged with smuggling biological materials into US under research cover

Three Chinese scholars charged with smuggling biological materials into the U.S. while at University of Michigan, threatening national security according to DOJ.

November 5

Kansas mayor hit with criminal charges for allegedly voting as noncitizen in several elections

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and Secretary of State Scott Schwab filed charges against Mayor Joe Ceballos for allegedly voting as a non-U.S. citizen.

November 5

Fury erupts after accused teen sex predator dodges prison; families swarm courthouse demanding judge’s head

A controversial youthful offender law allows an Oklahoma teen to avoid a 78-year prison sentence for rape charges, sparking calls for justice system reform.

November 5

US Attorney Alina Habba announces more charges in Halloween terror plot

The alleged conspiracy to perpetrate a homegrown terror attack in suburban Detroit now includes at least five suspects across two states. (Credit: US Attorney Habba via X)

November 5

Brother of suspected homegrown terrorist arrested as Halloween plot expands to more states

Federal authorities arrest brother of Michigan terror suspect and two New Jersey men in connection with thwarted Halloween plot targeting LGBT bars in Detroit.

November 5

Mass shooting suspect remains free on $60K bond as judge rejects plea to increase amount amid public outrage

Alabama judge denies request to increase bond for shooting suspect despite community outcry. Javorick Whiting remains free after posting $60,000 bail.

November 5

Ex-DOJ worker accused of hurling sandwich that ‘exploded’ on federal officer claims it was protest, not crime

Justice Department employee Sean Dunn faces federal trial for allegedly throwing sandwich at federal Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, DC.

November 5

Bryan Kohberger's restitution hearing ends with no decision, but prosecutor admits slip-up

Bryan Kohberger's lawyers argue he shouldn't pay full restitution in Idaho murders case. Hearing today focused on money owed to victims' families.

November 5

Manhunt launched for North Carolina man wanted in grandmother's murder, deputy stabbing, arson

North Carolina murder suspect Dominic Liam Connelly remains at large after allegedly burning grandmother's home and attacking officer. Armed and dangerous warning issued.

November 5

Video shows masked thieves raiding art museum artifacts in bold overnight heist: officials

Oakland police and FBI seek public help identifying two suspects in brazen museum heist where over 1,000 historical items were stolen from storage facility.