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Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged 'spy' ties under fresh scrutiny in new book

June 18, 2020

Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged 'spy' ties under fresh scrutiny in new book

The life and death of Jeffrey Epstein remain something of a sordid mystery movie. More than ten months since his shocking death, it is still unclear how the disgraced financier rose through the ranks to amass a “black book” of high-profile contacts and world leaders, why he was able to enter such a quietly-negotiated sweetheart plea deal in 2007 despite a sex offender conviction, the conditions of which he was left to supposedly take his own life in a Manhattan jail cell, and precisely how the self-styled “billionaire financier” made his many millions.

Boy Scouts to require diversity and inclusion merit badge for rank of Eagle Scout

June 17, 2020

Boy Scouts to require diversity and inclusion merit badge for rank of Eagle Scout

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced Monday it will implement a specific "diversity and inclusion merit badge" in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that will be required to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout going forward.

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to sexually molesting girls in African orphanage he opened

June 16, 2020

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to sexually molesting girls in African orphanage he opened

A Pennsylvania man who claimed to be a Christian missionary and went to Africa to open an orphanage pleaded guilty Monday to sexually molesting four underage girls -- two as young as 11 years old -- whom he told to call him "dad."

California man accused of trying to rape woman he met on Tinder

June 15, 2020

California man accused of trying to rape woman he met on Tinder

California police have arrested a man they say tried to rape a woman he met on a popular dating app.

Padma Lakshmi opens up about trauma from being raped at age 16: 'It's like an iron shackle on your soul'

June 12, 2020

Padma Lakshmi opens up about trauma from being raped at age 16: 'It's like an iron shackle on your soul'

Padma Lakshmi opened up about the trauma of being raped at age 16 in a new interview.

Omaha man who admitted killing convicted sex offender says actions were 'justified'

June 11, 2020

Omaha man who admitted killing convicted sex offender says actions were 'justified'

James Fairbanks, 43, was imprisoned after he admitted to shooting Mattieo Condoluci during a confrontation at his North Omaha home.

Alleged pimp charged with murder in Houston after woman reportedly escaping prostitution killed on interstate

June 11, 2020

Alleged pimp charged with murder in Houston after woman reportedly escaping prostitution killed on interstate

Deandros Finks was charged following the death of 23-year-old Dejia Baxton, whose body was found on the road in the early morning hours last Sunday.

Barr confirms DOJ wants Prince Andrew to 'provide some evidence' in Epstein investigation

June 8, 2020

Barr confirms DOJ wants Prince Andrew to 'provide some evidence' in Epstein investigation

Attorney General William Barr told Fox News' Bret Baier in an exclusive interview Monday that the Justice Department is seeking to speak with Prince Andrew in connection with a criminal investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail last year.

Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund

May 29, 2020

Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund

A deal regarding a fund to compensate the dozens of alleged sex-trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein has been reached between the late financier's estate and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands following an impasse.

Boy Scout abuse survivors come forward as claim deadline is set

May 28, 2020

Boy Scout abuse survivors come forward as claim deadline is set

Gill Gayle of Los Angeles is just one of the thousands of men who have come forward with allegations of abuse at the hands of his scoutmasters during his youth in the Boy Scouts of America.