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Turks and Caicos court hearing for American arrested with ammo in bag could set new precedent

May 7, 2024

Turks and Caicos court hearing for American arrested with ammo in bag could set new precedent

A Turks and Caicos judge will determine the fate of a Pennsylvania father and former pro baseball player who is facing a minimum 12-year sentence for having ammo in his bag.

Americans arrested in Turks and Caicos face 12 years in prison over 'innocent mistake': 'Never dawned on us'

April 27, 2024

Americans arrested in Turks and Caicos face 12 years in prison over 'innocent mistake': 'Never dawned on us'

Americans detained in Turks and Caicos are facing up to 12 years in prison for inadvertently having stray ammo in their bags in the Turks and Caicos airport.

Oklahoma man with ammo in Turks and Caicos airport faces 12 years in prison: 'Risk of losing everything'

April 24, 2024

Oklahoma man with ammo in Turks and Caicos airport faces 12 years in prison: 'Risk of losing everything'

An Oklahoma couple, Ryan and Valerie Watson, were arrested in Turks and Caicos on April 12 after island airport officials found ammunition in Ryan's carry-on bag.

Prominent Bahamas politician killed during robbery attempt near Nassau

March 28, 2024

Prominent Bahamas politician killed during robbery attempt near Nassau

Don Saunders, a prominent Bahamian politician and top-ranking Free National Movement Party official, was fatally shot Wednesday during an attempted robbery.

Family of Indiana mom who died on AA plane remain with unanswered questions

March 9, 2024

Family of Indiana mom who died on AA plane remain with unanswered questions

The family of Stefanie Smith, an Indiana mother who died on an American Airlines flight in February, still do not know when her body will be returned from the Turks and Caicos hospital.

Great-grandmother, 80, with Alzheimer's raped at Bahamas resort: family

February 17, 2024

Great-grandmother, 80, with Alzheimer's raped at Bahamas resort: family

An 80-year-old Canadian great-grandmother with Alzheimer's Disease was raped in the Bahamas last month while on vacation with her family, her son has claimed.

Nurse helping Americans in alleged Bahamas attack was ‘scared’ by what she saw: ‘Could’ve been my daughters’

February 15, 2024

Nurse helping Americans in alleged Bahamas attack was ‘scared’ by what she saw: ‘Could’ve been my daughters’

An American nurse, who was coincidentally at the same resort where two women were allegedly raped, saved the survivors. "What I saw in that room was enough to scare me"

Mom of American in Bahamas sex attack says daughter texted, 'We've been raped'

February 10, 2024

Mom of American in Bahamas sex attack says daughter texted, 'We've been raped'

The mom of one of the women allegedly raped at a Bahamas resort "knew something was wrong" with the women. Then she got a text that said, "We've been raped."

Bahamas resort refutes American cruise ship passengers' sex attack warning

February 9, 2024

Bahamas resort refutes American cruise ship passengers' sex attack warning

A resort in the Bahamas, where two Kentucky women allege they were drugged and sexually assaulted, said its security cameras "conflict" with the survivors' allegations.

Kentucky moms survive Bahamas drugging, sexual assaults after cruise stops at resort: report

February 8, 2024

Kentucky moms survive Bahamas drugging, sexual assaults after cruise stops at resort: report

Two Kentucky moms, who set out to enjoy a long weekend in the Bahamas without the kids, were allegedly sexually assaulted after being given drug-laced cocktails