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Racial Justice in New York City
In a recent story the New York Times reported that while homicides fell in New York City last year, major crimes were up by 22% compared to 2021. The increases included burglary up 23%, robbery up 25.8%, grand larceny up 26%, auto theft up 23% (over 23,000 more cars stolen), assault up 14% and rape…
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Ex-pro wrestler turned security guard disarms gunman at Tampa strip club, prevents mass shooting: cops
A brave security guard likely thwarted a mass shooting when he intercepted a deranged gunman wearing a devil mask who was trying to enter a packed Tampa strip club early Sunday morning.
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‘Get that camera out of my client’s face’: Gwyneth Paltrow Lawyer is ‘Mad’ as Camera Points at Actress in Courtroom
The lawyer for Gwyneth Paltrow is complaining about courtroom and parking lot cameras pointing at the Academy Award-winning actress. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Paltrow is currently on trial in Park City, Utah, after a skier, identified as Dr. Terry Sanderson, sued her following a 2016 “hit and run” ski crash behind the Deer Valley resort.…
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A commentary on CCJ’s recommendations for sentencing reform
In Spring 2022, the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) launched a Task Force on Long Sentences with the aim of assessing our nation’s use of long prison terms (i.e., 10+ years) and the impact on public safety and justice. Most recently, the Task Force released a report detailing their 14 recommendations about how to reduce mass…
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Scientists warn of unusual parasite that killed sea otters off California coast
A parasite appears to be capable of killing healthy, adult otters that showed no other signs of disease.
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US Sanctions ‘Super Cartel’ Member Edin Gacanin After His Dubai Prison Release
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The United States designated a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina who has been detained last year in Dubai as the alleged leader of a drug cartel and one of the key players in the global cocaine trade. Edin “Tito” Gačanin was released from his detention in Dubai in January 2023. The U.S. Department…
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2 Inmates Who Escaped Jail Using Toothbrush Are Caught Dining at IHOP
Two inmates in Virginia were apprehended on Tuesday, a day after they allegedly escaped from jail. Newport News police said in a statement that John Garza, 37, and Arley Nemo, 43, used a toothbrush and metal object to break out of their cell at the Newport News Jail Annex. The pair reportedly used the tools…
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West Seattle Collision Investigation Leads to DUI, Firearms Arrest
A single-car collision investigation Tuesday night led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man suspected of impaired driving and carrying a concealed firearm without a permit. Just after 11:30 p.m., officers from the Southwest Precinct responded to a report of a collision in the 4500 block of West Marginal Way SW. The first arriving officer…
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Student at South El Monte High found stabbed in school restroom after altercation
Two students at South El Monte High were injured in a school restroom Wednesday, officials said. One suffered three stab wounds in the abdomen.