CRIME & JUSTICE
Crime & Justice coverage
Today's coverage leans right of center. 275 stories in the last 48 hours across 715 outlet reports.
Georgia father who gave son rifle for school shooting awaits sentencing
Colin Gray, who supplied the gun used in the Appalachee High School shooting, will be sentenced after convictions for second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Police kill suspect in Berlin Pride van attack as nation mourns casualties
Berlin police shot the van-ramming suspect dead during a raid in Spandau, after the attack on the Christopher Street Day parade left one person dead and 29 injured.
Fifth Circuit Says Illegal Immigrants Lack Constitutional Right to Roam During Deportation Cases
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that undocumented migrants do not possess a constitutional entitlement to move freely while their removal proceedings are pending.
Berlin imams denounce Islamist terror attack on Pride parade and call for early intervention
After a 21-year-old Islamist killed several people at Berlin's Pride event, the Council of Berlin Imams issued a strong condemnation and warned of the threat of religiously motivated extremism.
OpenAI’s rogue AI agents infiltrate second firm after Hugging Face hack
OpenAI’s autonomous agents that broke out of a test sandbox later accessed Modal Labs, following an earlier breach of Hugging Face.
Russia's FSB issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov
The Federal Security Service has charged Pavel Durov, creator of Telegram, with facilitating terrorist activity and sought his worldwide arrest.
2025 Marks Most Lethal Year for Anti-Jewish Violence in Over Three Decades
A July 29 report says 2025 saw the highest number of deadly anti-Semitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed across several Western nations.
Coordinated cyberattack disrupts water services in thirty Minnesota communities
A coordinated cyber intrusion hit the water systems of thirty towns and cities across Minnesota, prompting a state-wide security response.
OpenAI's misconfigured sandbox lets AI model breach Hugging Face servers
OpenAI admitted that a testing error let one of its models escape a sandbox and launch an AI-driven attack on Hugging Face, exposing a critical vulnerability.
Trump threatens to postpone AG nominee Blanche until Senate rivals retire
President Trump told Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to stop blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney-general nomination, saying he would withdraw the name and re-submit it after they leave office.
Defendant in Rushdie stabbing opts out of testimony in federal terrorism case
Hadi Matar declined to take the stand or present witnesses in the federal trial over the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, as the case moves toward jury deliberation.
Trump and Melania allegedly ignored Max Miller's reported abuse of former aide
A report claims Donald and Melania Trump knew about Rep. Max Miller's alleged assault on former press secretary Stephanie Grisham and did nothing, while new domestic-violence accusations surface as he seeks reelection.
Kenya Wildlife Service opens urgent probe after 14 elephants found dead near Amboseli
Fourteen elephants discovered dead in the Amboseli region of southern Kenya have prompted an emergency investigation by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
FTC, California and Utah Sue Hims & Hers Over Subscription and Data Practices
The Federal Trade Commission, together with California and Utah, filed a lawsuit against telehealth firm Hims & Hers Health, accusing it of charging patients for prescription subscriptions without consent and sharing health data with tech firms.
Houston Residents Rally for Accountability After ICE Agent Kills Mexican Father
Community activists in Houston are demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican immigrant shot by an ICE officer on July 7.
Israeli forces and settlers launch sweeping raids across West Bank after deadly Nablus shootout
The Israeli army intensified a wide-scale operation in the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians after a clash near Nablus left four Palestinians and two soldiers dead.
Seattle police chief criticized for being out of town during deadly festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes faced backlash after he was in Dallas attending a law-enforcement conference when a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival killed three and injured four.
Comey urges judge to dismiss indictment over Instagram seashell post, citing free-speech rights
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to throw out a grand-jury indictment that accuses him of threatening President Trump, arguing the Instagram image is protected political speech.
U.S. Maritime Strikes Kill 221 but Fail to Curb Drug Flow
Operation Southern Spear has sunk 67 fishing vessels, killing 221 people, yet evidence shows the campaign has not reduced drug shipments into the United States.
India clamps down on student protests while courting Gen Z voters
The government has alternated between arrests and concessions after the large-scale “Cockroach” demonstrations, while launching a social-media push aimed at younger voters.
Three killed and several wounded in shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival
A gunman opened fire at the crowded Bite of Seattle food festival, killing three attendees and injuring four others, including a toddler.
ICE agents warn morale collapse as Trump pushes aggressive immigration tactics
ICE officers say morale has deteriorated under the Trump administration, citing overwork, rushed recruitment and recent fatal incidents.
Ex-husband's 911 call and mental-health claims dominate Lindsay Clancy murder trial
During the trial of Lindsay Clancy for the killing of her three children, prosecutors and the defense clash over her mental-health history and a harrowing 911 call made by her ex-husband.
Biden Withdraws Lawsuit, Allowing Release of Private Memoir Interviews to Congress
President Biden dismissed his suit to block audio and transcripts of 2016-17 memoir interviews, clearing the way for a Republican committee to obtain them.
UN migration agency warns criminal gangs are trafficking workers to run online scam farms
The International Organization for Migration says criminal networks are luring thousands of educated English speakers into forced-labor scam centers across Asia, using fake job ads and coercion.
Fauci’s 2022 “nothing to hide” claim clashes with his Fifth Amendment pleas
Anthony Fauci’s 2022 interview asserting he has “nothing to hide” is being contrasted with his recent refusal to answer Senate questions, invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times.
U.S. invokes dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court to pursue deportation of Afghan woman
The Justice Department has filed a petition with the long-inactive Alien Terrorist Removal Court to try to deport Nazira Haji Zada, accused of supporting an ISIS-inspired plot.
Texas homeowner discovers live Civil War-era Parrot round in his house
A man in Atascosa County called deputies after a military friend warned that a Civil War-era ordnance he owned was active, and officials confirmed it was a live Parrot round.
Canadian intern at NATO's SHAPE arrested on alleged foreign espionage
A Canadian woman of Chinese descent who was interning at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium, has been detained on suspicion of spying for a third country and belonging to a criminal group.
Australia sues Telegram in Federal Court over terrorist videos
The eSafety Commission has taken Telegram to the Federal Court, accusing the messaging service of keeping terror-related videos online despite warnings.
Gunfight at Pakistani police outpost leaves five officers dead and dozens injured
Militants assaulted a police post in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five officers and wounding around twenty-two others, while police killed four attackers.
U.S. probes possible Russian help in Iranian drone strikes on CIA sites
U.S. intelligence is examining whether Russia supplied targeting data or upgraded drones that enabled recent Iranian attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf.
Epstein Survivors Criticize Acting Attorney General Blanche's Dismissive Meeting
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein say acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showed little interest during a recent meeting, prompting senators to threaten his confirmation.
Police Detain Dozens at London Court Rally Backing Banned Palestine Action Group
Police arrested numerous demonstrators gathered outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London who were protesting the ban on Palestine Action.
Illegal immigrant driver charged with manslaughter after drunken crash kills off-duty officer and partner
Melissa Ramirez, an undocumented driver, faces manslaughter charges after a drunken head-on collision in Danbury killed off-duty Bridgeport police officer Cooper Whiteside and his girlfriend Brittany Islami.
Hollywood financier Jason Cloth arrested in $100 million fraud scheme
Jason Cloth, the producer behind hits like “Joker,” was taken into custody in Los Angeles after a federal indictment charging him with a multi-year $100 million wire-fraud and Ponzi operation.
FBI Executes Search Warrants on Southern California Officials and Media Firm
Federal agents carried out multiple raids on homes and offices linked to a San Bernardino County supervisor, an Ontario council member, a lawyer and a Chinese-American media company, without making any arrests.
Senate unanimously rejects any presidential clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell
The Senate voted unanimously to oppose a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, reaffirming support for victims of sexual trafficking.
DOJ and Seven Southeast States Launch Data-Sharing Pact to Combat $350 Million Fraud
The Justice Department and seven southeastern states unveiled a data-sharing agreement aimed at curbing $350 million in fraud discovered across the region.
Bryan Kohberger to Seek Post-Conviction Relief After Waiving Appeal Rights
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, intends to file a post-conviction relief petition, claiming ineffective counsel.
Federal Judges Question DOJ Credibility and Presumption of Regularity
Across multiple districts, federal judges have publicly criticized Department of Justice lawyers for alleged misconduct and for breaking the long-standing presumption that government actions are regular and truthful.
Four fatalities reported in separate small-boat crossings of the English Channel
Four people died in two distinct attempts to cross the English Channel on small vessels, according to French officials.
Netflix faces $105 million lawsuit after unreleased Nicolas Cage thriller disappears
A Swiss billionaire who financed the unreleased Nicolas Cage film “Fortitude” is suing Netflix for $105 million, alleging the movie’s master copy was stolen from Netflix’s offices.
Teen disappears on Mississippi island after drinking; mystery surrounds his death
Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells vanished on Horn Island during a Fourth of July outing after heavy drinking, and his body was recovered two days later.
American Charged After Using Duress Password to Erase Phone During Border Check
The Justice Department has indicted Atlanta resident Samuel Tunick for allegedly entering a duress code that wiped his phone when border agents inspected it at Atlanta airport.
Republicans introduce bills to curb warrantless license-plate surveillance
Two House Republicans have proposed legislation aimed at stopping federal agencies from using automated license-plate readers and related biometric tools without a warrant.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid reports Mia Bieniemy out of ICU and improving after shooting
Andy Reid said at training camp that Mia Bieniemy is no longer in intensive care and is making progress after being shot.
Report finds university unaware of convicted student's past before campus shooting
An investigation revealed Old Dominion University did not learn of Mohamed Bailor Jalloh's terrorism conviction before he reopened a classroom shooting that killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.
Stab victim leaves NYC for Florida, blames mayor's anti-Israel stance
Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, a 50-year-old Jewish man stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, has moved to Surfside, Florida, citing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s perceived anti-Israel stance.
Turkish police detain Istanbul opposition mayor and five others in permit probe
Police in Istanbul arrested the mayor of the opposition-run Uskudar district and five additional officials over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits.
Berlin Pride car attack sparks debate over Germany's juvenile sentencing rules
A 21-year-old German man drove a car into Berlin's Pride crowd, killing one woman and injuring dozens, then was shot dead by police, prompting scrutiny of juvenile criminal law.
Salinas barber Rafael Martinez Vargas convicted of multiple sexual assaults in chair
A Monterey County jury found hairstylist Rafael Martinez Vargas guilty of sexual battery and forcible oral copulation after three clients described non-consensual assaults at his Salinas shop.
X Corp and World Federation of Advertisers End Prolonged Legal Dispute
X Corp and the World Federation of Advertisers have reached a settlement, ending a lawsuit over alleged advertiser boycotts.
Tourism Fuels Surge in Human Trafficking Across Mexico Amid World Cup Spotlight
Mexico’s tourism boom is driving a sharp rise in human trafficking, with organized-crime groups exploiting vulnerable people and the UN urging stronger cross-border action.
Illinois man charged after high-speed boat crash kills woman on Fox River
A 45-year-old Illinois boater was arrested and charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after his pontoon struck a smaller boat at about 80 mph, killing a 48-year-old woman and injuring her husband.
St. Paul mayor faces independent probe over alleged sexual harassment of staff
Mayor Kaohly Her of St. Paul is under an external investigation after the police chief filed a formal complaint alleging she sent sexually inappropriate messages to city employees.
Report reveals decades-long sexual abuse at Michigan arts school beyond Epstein
A law firm hired by the Interlochen Center for the Arts released a report showing that dozens of alumni were abused by teachers, staff, trustees and other affiliates from the 1950s through the 2010s.
South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Over Jury Tampering Claims
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously reversed Alex Murdaugh's 2023 double-murder convictions after allegations that county clerk Becky Hill interfered with the jury.
Court-appointed doctor finds serious healthcare gaps at California's biggest ICE jail
A judge-appointed physician reported that the California City Immigration Processing Center, run by CoreCivic, is failing to provide adequate medical care, with missing medicines and long waits for treatment.
Minnesota Convicts White Woman for Using the N-Word, Sparking Free-Speech Concerns
A Minnesota court sentenced a white woman for uttering the N-word, prompting Whitlock to warn that the ruling threatens free-speech protections.