CrimeUnited States
Muslim Man Stabbed at Utah Mall in Apparent Hate Crime
A Muslim kiosk worker was stabbed more than 15 times at a Utah mall in an attack authorities say was motivated by religious hatred.
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CrimeLocal News
Army Veteran Killed Outside His Trump House in California
Army veteran Kerry Sheron, 69, died after an attack outside his Escondido home known as the Trump House. A Navy veteran faces murder charges.
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Crime
Five Arrested in Belgium-Netherlands Celebrity Ad Fraud Ring
Five suspects arrested in Cyprus, Belgium, and Greece for running a massive investment scam using fake celebrity ads. Over 200 victims lost millions.
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Crime
Two Arrested After Brutal Jewelry Store Robbery in Menen
Two French nationals arrested in Tourcoing after a violent jewelry store robbery in Lauwe, Menen. Owner Ria Merlier injured, stolen goods recovered.
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CrimeUK
Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect Drove 270 Miles with Stick
A 28-year-old loner from Rotherham was arrested for murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe. Police say he drove 270 miles carrying a stick.
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Crime
Belgian Man Arrested at Athens Airport for Crypto Fraud
A 45-year-old Belgian man was arrested at Athens Airport for cryptocurrency fraud. He allegedly worked as an account manager for a criminal network.
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CrimeUnited States
Five Killed in Targeted East St. Louis Family Shooting
Five family members killed in targeted mass shooting across three locations in East St. Louis, Illinois. Two teens, ages 15 and 16, are in custody.
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CrimeUnited States
Apalachee Shooting Suspect Colt Gray to Enter New Plea
Colt Gray, accused of killing four at Apalachee High School in 2024, will change his not guilty plea at a July 24 hearing, leaving sentencing to the judge.
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CrimePolitics
Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine Prompts Investigation, Outrage
A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. The FBI investigates as questions mount over body cameras.
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CrimePolitics
NPR Investigation Exposes Patriot Front's Hidden Funding
NPR investigation reveals Patriot Front operates as a cult-like pyramid scheme, masking neo-Nazi ideology behind patriotic Americana imagery.
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CrimePolitics
Memphis Task Force Shot Man in Mental Health Crisis
NPR investigation reveals Memphis Safe Task Force agents shot Jonah Neal, 25, during a mental health crisis, raising questions about accountability.
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CrimePolitics
Punched on Camera, Blocked from Court: Grievance Fails
An NPR and Marshall Project investigation reveals how the federal prison grievance system blocks incarcerated people from suing over guard retaliation.
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CrimePolitics
Engineer Guilty of Exporting Tech to Iran in Sanctions Case
A Massachusetts engineer was found guilty of exporting electronic components to Iran, in a case linked to a drone attack that killed three US troops.
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CrimePolitics
Dartmouth Killer Resentenced, Eligible for Parole in 20 Yrs
Robert Tulloch, who killed two Dartmouth professors at age 17, was resentenced to 45 years to life and will be eligible for parole in about 20 years.
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Crime
Children Find Buried Body in Zeebrugge Dunes: Milena Case
In 2010, children playing on a Zeebrugge beach found a hand in the sand, leading to the identification of Milena Raycheva and a murder conviction.
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InternationalCrime
New Suspect Arrested in Ann Widdecombe Murder Case
Police arrest 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe, ruling out political motive.
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CrimeJustice
Serial Killer Dies; Interpol Announces Global Fraud Bust
Renaud Hardy, the Belgian 'Parkinson's Murderer,' dies in Bruges prison at 64. Interpol's 'First Light 2026' operation nets 5,800 arrests and $300 million.
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CrimeInternational
Monaco Bombing Suspect Found Shot Dead Near Kyiv
Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman, was found shot dead near Kyiv.
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CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Released After 4.5 Years in Moroccan Prison
Marc Moerman, a Belgian national, was released from a Moroccan prison after a four-day visit turned into four-and-a-half years behind bars.
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CrimeUS News
Missing US Boy Andrew Escobar Found Alive After Three Years
Andrew Escobar, missing since age 11 in 2023, was found alive at 14 after a random border alert in El Paso. His mother is in custody.
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Crime
Firebomb Attack Destroys Van and Home in Belgian Border Town
A suspected arson attack with a firebomb in Riemst, Belgium destroyed a van and severely damaged a home near the Dutch border. No injuries reported.
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Crime
Karel Snoeckx Awakens from Coma After Brutal Traffic Attack
Karel Snoeckx is no longer in a coma after a severe traffic aggression incident in Turnhout. The suspect faces court as family shares testimony.
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CrimePolitics
National Guard Soldiers Fatally Shoot Armed Man in Memphis
National Guard soldiers fatally shot Tyrin Johnson in Memphis, sparking questions about use of force and domestic security.
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CrimeUnited States
Nine Shot as 10,000 Teens Swarm Raleigh in Takeover
Raleigh considers youth curfew after 10,000 teens swarm entertainment districts in social media-organized takeovers, leaving nine shot and dozens arrested.
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CrimeSports
Former Bucknell Coach Charged in Hazing Death of Player
Former Bucknell strength coach Mark Kulbis faces felony hazing and manslaughter charges in the 2024 death of freshman football player Calvin CJ Dickey Jr.
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CrimeU.S.
Arizona Toddler Declared Dead Found Alive in Hospital Morgue
An 18-month-old Arizona boy declared dead after a pool drowning was found breathing hours later in a hospital morgue. Parents may face charges.
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CrimePolitics
Utah Revokes License of School Paris Hilton Says Abused Her
Utah revoked Provo Canyon School's license after an investigation found staff failed to protect children, citing abuse Paris Hilton has long alleged.
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CrimePolitics
Kirk Hearing: Suspect Confessed to Family, Investigator Says
Day 2 of the Tyler Robinson hearing reveals he confessed to family about assassinating Charlie Kirk, with CCTV evidence showing his movements.
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Crime
Four Wounded in Mechelen Shooting, Suspect Arrested
A shooting in Mechelen, Belgium left four wounded early Saturday. Police arrested a 38-year-old suspect at the scene; investigation ongoing.
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Crime
Poppel Violence: Woman Stabbed, Man Run Over in Dispute
A violent conflict in Poppel, Belgium left a 44-year-old woman stabbed and a 54-year-old man deliberately run over. One suspect arrested, another sought.
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Crime
Ex-Footballer Karel Snoeckx in Coma After Road Rage Attack
Former Belgian pro footballer Karel Snoeckx, 53, is in a coma after a road rage assault in Turnhout. Two pedestrians arrested; male suspect detained.
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CrimeUnited States
Eight Wounded, Four Children, in Coney Island Shooting
A shooting at a July 4th cookout near Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children. Police search for a suspect who fled on foot.
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CrimeUnited States
Mother of Five Fatally Shot Buying Slushies in Ferguson
Shakeela Martin, 35, was fatally shot outside a Ferguson gas station while buying slushies for her children. Police search for the gunman.
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CrimePolitics
Paul Pelosi Faces Hit-and-Run Charge in Napa County Crash
Paul Pelosi, 86, faces a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after striking a parked Tesla in Napa County. Alcohol was ruled out; case referred to DA.
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CrimeBelgium
Clemenceau: 18 Months After the Bullet Through a Child Room
18 months after an AK-47 shooting sent a bullet through a child's bedroom at Clemenceau metro, Brussels asks if justice and policing restored safety.
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BelgiumCrime
Father and Son Shot at While Waterskiing in Belgian Canal
A father and son waterskiing in Dilsen-Stokkem were shot at with an air rifle from a fishing boat. No injuries; police investigation ongoing.
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BelgiumCrime
Brussels Crime Paradox: Record Murders and Drug Seizures
Brussels hits record highs in attempted murders and drug seizures while thefts fall to historic lows, revealing a city in crisis.
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CrimeBusiness
Forensic Battle Erupts Over Tony Hsieh's $500M Mystery Will
Forensic experts test a mysterious will that surfaced years after Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's death, sparking a legal battle over his fortune.
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CrimeJustice
Youth Soccer Coach Investigated for Rape of 8-Year-Old Boy
A youth soccer coach from Landen is under investigation for the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy. The victim, now 16, disclosed the abuse in January.
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CrimeInternational
Operation Medusa: Seven Nations Target Drug-Facilitated Rape
Seven countries join forces in Operation Medusa, an unprecedented crackdown on drug-facilitated sexual assault, identifying 156 people.
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CrimeJustice
Clemenceau Metro Shooters Get 13 and 11 Years in Prison
Two perpetrators of the February 2025 shooting at Clemenceau metro station in Brussels have been sentenced to 13 and 11 years in prison.
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CrimeSocial
16 Children Rescued From Ohio Home: How It Went Undetected
Authorities in Hamden, Ohio rescued 16 children from a squalid home. The case raises urgent questions about how extreme neglect went undetected for years.
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CrimePublic Safety
Empire State Building Climbers May Have Had Inside Help
NYPD investigates whether daredevil couple who scaled Empire State Building had inside help. Security experts say prior scouting likely occurred.
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Crime
16 Children Rescued from Locked Ohio Room After Abuse
Ohio police discover 16 neglected children locked in a single room for four years. Four family members charged with child endangerment.
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CrimeSports
SK Beveren Hooligans Convicted: Stadium Bans Up to 8 Years
Eight SK Beveren hooligans convicted for vandalism and football violence after 2024 derby. Court imposes work sentences and stadium bans up to 8 years.
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CrimeU.S. News
Couple Arrested After Empire State Building Antenna Proposal
A daredevil couple was arrested after scaling the Empire State Building's antenna for a marriage proposal. Bodycam footage shows the arrest.
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Crime
Brussels Drug Bust: 14 Arrested in Major Anti-Drug Operation
Belgian police arrested 14 suspects and seized drugs, cash, and weapons in one of the largest anti-drug operations in Brussels this year.
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Crime
6,000 Laughing Gas Canisters Seized, Then Stolen Back
Belgian police seized 6,000 laughing gas canisters but left them in the traffickers' hangar due to lack of storage. The haul was then stolen back.
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Crime
Belgian Court Fines Man €1.8M for Massive Beer Fraud Scheme
Belgian court fines Romanian man €1.8M for excise fraud with 5.4M liters of beer in a scheme prosecutors say was more lucrative than drug trafficking.
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CrimePolitics
Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years for Billion-Dollar Fraud
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for defrauding conservative supporters of over $1 billion to fund a lavish lifestyle.
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JusticeCrime
Belgian Lawyer Gets Suspended Term for Money Laundering
Antwerp lawyer Jorgen Van Laer sentenced to 2 years suspended prison and €40,000 fine for attempted money laundering via encrypted Sky ECC messages.
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PoliticsCrime
Buttigieg Family Hit by False CPS Report in Swatting Hoax
Pete Buttigieg and his four-year-old twins were investigated by CPS after a false politically motivated report, prompting bipartisan outrage.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Teen Who Raped Woman on Rollerblades Is Interned
A Belgian teenager who raped a woman rollerblading along a canal towpath and left her near death has been ordered interned rather than imprisoned.
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CrimeCybersecurity
Belgium Launches National Phishing Cell to Fight Fraud
Belgium's federal police launch a new National Phishing Cell to consolidate intelligence, fight a 30% surge in online fraud, and better protect victims.
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CrimeSports
Ex-Cyclist Leif Hoste Banned After Crash with 2.53 Promille
Ex-cyclist Leif Hoste crashed with 2.53 promille blood alcohol. A Belgian court banned him from driving for five months.
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CrimeLegal
Samuel Bateman Convicted of Child Abuse in Trailer Case
Samuel Bateman, FLDS splinter sect leader, convicted of child abuse after three girls found locked in an unventilated trailer on an Arizona highway.
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CrimeLegal
Man Charged in White House UFC Plot; Sect Leader Convicted
A man was charged in the White House UFC plot. A polygamous sect leader was convicted, and prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk case were held in contempt.
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CrimeLegal
Palisades Fire Suspect Faces October Retrial After Mistrial
Jonathan Rinderknecht faces an October retrial after 10 of 12 jurors voted not guilty in his Palisades Fire arson trial, resulting in a mistrial.
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CrimeNational Security
Chicago Man Charged With Obstruction in White House UFC Plot
Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, is the eighth person charged in an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14.
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CrimeLegal
Judge Holds Prosecutors in Contempt in Kirk Murder Case
A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for violating a gag order in the Charlie Kirk murder case but declined to remove the death penalty as a sanction.
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Crime
Antwerp Drug Gang Sentenced; Law Firm Insider Leaked Secrets
Belgian court sentences Antwerp drug ring for smuggling 6 tons of cocaine; gang leader's sister who worked at a law firm leaked confidential case files.
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CrimeInternational
France Probes Vinted Over Suspected Child Trafficking
French authorities investigate Vinted after viral TikTok claims of coded child trafficking listings. A journalist was offered a child for €12,000.
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CrimeEurope
Charleroi Scooter Dispute Turns Fatal: Man Drowned in Sambre
A man drowned in Charleroi's Sambre River after a dispute over a suspected stolen scooter turned fatal. Belgian authorities are investigating.
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CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Surrenders 117 kg of Cannabis to German Customs
A Belgian van driver voluntarily declared 117 kg of cannabis at the German-Swiss border. Despite his honesty, drugs were seized and he was arrested.
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CrimeLegal
Ohio White House Plot, Charlie Kirk Trial, Florida Exec
Ohio teen's alleged White House attack plot, Charlie Kirk death penalty ruling, Florida's oldest execution, and Mangione case.
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CrimeLegal
Florida Executes Oldest Inmate in Modern State History
Florida executed Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, the oldest inmate in modern state history, for the 1992 murder of his wife. The case highlights record pace.
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CrimeLegal
Mangione Lawyers Fire Back as Plea Deal Talks Collapse
Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse prosecutors of leaking plea deal talks to prejudice the jury, as negotiations with federal prosecutors fall apart.
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CrimeEntertainment
New Ransom Note Claims Video Evidence in Nancy Guthrie Case
A new ransom note sent to TMZ alleges video evidence exists showing Nancy Guthrie and a suspect. The sender demands 1 Bitcoin for the phone's password.
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CrimeLegal
Judge Rules Death Penalty Stands in Kirk Murder Trial
Utah judge finds prosecutor in contempt for gag order violation but rules death penalty remains for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk murder case.
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CrimeNational Security
Ohio Teen Built Arsenal in Alleged White House Attack Plot
Court records reveal Ohio teen Tycen Proper amassed weapons and tactical gear in an alleged conspiracy to attack the White House during a UFC event.
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CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Arrested in Spain After Fatal Neighbor Dispute
A 68-year-old Belgian man has been arrested in Dénia, Spain, after allegedly pushing his neighbor during an argument, causing a fatal fall.
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CrimeScam Alert
Fake QR Codes on Ypres Parking Meters Target Rally Visitors
Scammers placed fake QR codes on parking meters in Ypres, charging up to €10 per hour. Police warn rally visitors to use official payment methods.
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Crime
Thieves Steal €65,000 in Bikes Through Roof in Tienen
Thieves stole 10 high-end racing bikes worth €65,000 from Velodome in Tienen by cutting through the roof and bypassing the alarm. Police investigate.
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PoliticsCrime
MR Firm Probed as 108 Companies Struck Off at Same Address
Fraud probe targets M.A. Solution, owned by MR politicians Vandyck and Gori, after over 100 companies were struck off at one Belgian address.
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Crime
Teenager in Critical Condition After Antwerp Park Stabbing
A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Antwerp's Rivierenhof park. Police have arrested nine suspects as investigation continues.
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Crime
Sint-Niklaas Station Stabbing Injures Two Teens
A stabbing at Sint-Niklaas station left an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old injured. Two minor suspects aged 16 and 17 were arrested on a train.
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CrimeCybercrime
Teen Phishers Stole €200K from 80 Victims in Belgian Scam
Two 18-year-olds from West Flanders stole €200,000 from 80 victims via fake payment links on 2dehands.be and Facebook Marketplace. Trial set for September.
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CrimeJustice
Nurse Sentenced to 30 Years for Martelange Murder
Belgian nurse Vinciane Welvaert receives maximum 30-year sentence for murdering 92-year-old patient Marie Reding in Martelange.
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CrimeSociety
Kickboxer Punches Officer Weeks After 10-Year Sentence
A Belgian kickboxer punched a police officer just seven weeks after a 10-year prison sentence, raising urgent questions about rehabilitation.
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CrimePolitics
7 Killed, 38 Injured in Chicago Weekend Shootings
Seven people killed and 38 wounded in a series of shootings across Chicago over Juneteenth weekend, reigniting debate over federal intervention.
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Supreme CourtCrime
Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Etan Patz Murder
The Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, ruling the Second Circuit exceeded its authority.
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CrimePolitics
Olympian Denies Vandalizing Pool; Trump Vows Repairs
Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn denies vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Trump vows immediate repairs and jail time.
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CrimeTransport
Vilvoorde Train Halted After Conductor Verbally Attacked
A train was forced to stop in Vilvoorde after fare dodgers verbally attacked the conductor, highlighting Belgium's growing railway aggression crisis.
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CrimeEurope
31 Smuggling Suspects Referred to Court, 615 Victims
Belgium refers 31 suspects to court in one of its largest human smuggling cases, with 615 victims identified from the Afghan-run '313' network.
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CrimeInternational
Antwerp Drug Criminal Executed Near Barcelona Police Station
A Serbian-Antwerp drug trafficker wanted by Belgium was executed in broad daylight outside a Barcelona police station, highlighting Balkan cartel reach.
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CrimeInternational
Three Wanted Drug Criminals Extradited from UAE to Belgium
Belgium receives three wanted drug criminals extradited from the UAE, bringing total extraditions to 16 under a 2021 bilateral treaty.
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CrimeJustice
New Search in Lanaken Forest for Body of 2017 Murder Victim
Belgian authorities launch a multi-day search in Lanaken forest for the body of Ronald Vandereycken, murdered in 2017 by Marc Castermans.
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CrimeBelgium
Man Punches Female Securail Agent at Antwerp Central Station
A man punched a female Securail agent at Antwerp Central Station after being confronted for smoking. The attack reignites concerns over railway security.
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CrimeBelgium
Le Stamp Bar in Waterloo Destroyed by Fire, Arson Suspected
The legendary Le Stamp bar in Waterloo was destroyed by fire on Monday. Authorities suspect arson, threatening plans for a new family restaurant.
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Crime
Vandals Break Clock Hands from Church Tower in Aalter
Vandals climbed scaffolding to break clock hands off all four faces of Sint-Corneliuskerk in Aalter, causing thousands in damage and baffling police.
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CrimeInvestigation
Epstein's Final Days: Hidden Suicide Note in New Records
New York Times investigation reveals Jeffrey Epstein's hidden suicide note, unreported attempts, and cascading jail failures in his final 35 days.
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CrimeBelgium
Belgian Driver Guilty of Seven Murders in Carnival Tragedy
Paolo Falzone found guilty of seven murders for 2022 Strépy-Bracquegnies carnival crash; separate Ostend attack leaves victim with permanent brain damage.
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CrimeEurope
Paolo Falzone Convicted of Seven Murders in Carnival Tragedy
Paolo Falzone found guilty of seven murders for driving into a carnival procession; premeditation not retained, sentencing set for June 17.
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Crime
Three Suspects Sought After Brutal Ostend Bat Attack
Belgian police seek three suspects after a 29-year-old man was lured into an Ostend apartment entrance hall and beaten with a baseball bat.
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CrimeMilitary
Suspects Crash Camp Pendleton Gate With 112 Pounds of Drugs
Two suspects crashed through a Camp Pendleton gate with 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl, triggering a six-hour manhunt involving 30 personnel.
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CrimeTechnology
New Law Targets 3D-Printed Ghost Guns: Canceling Print Jobs
New York and California lead with first-of-their-kind laws requiring 3D printers to block firearm printing, sparking debate over privacy and gun control.
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CrimePolitics
Hialeah Detectives Used Real Cocaine in Stings, Judge Rules
A Florida judge overturned a drug conviction after finding Hialeah police put real cocaine on the streets in reverse stings, part of a broader scandal.
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International SecurityCrime
Tren de Aragua Leader Killed in Joint U.S.-Venezuela Strike
The Tren de Aragua gang leader was killed in a rare joint U.S.-Venezuela operation, a major blow to the transnational criminal group.
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CrimeSports
Teen in Coma After Attack Near MSG After NBA Finals Game 4
A 17-year-old Knicks fan was beaten into a coma after Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. NYPD is searching for the suspect.
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PoliticsCrime
National Mall Lawn Vandalized With '86 47' Message
Vandals burned '86 47' into the National Mall lawn, sparking a federal investigation amid legal battles over the phrase's meaning.
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Crime
Brave Shop Owner, 54, Foils Armed Robbery by Minor in Ostend
A 54-year-old night shop owner in Ostend overpowered a minor attempting an armed robbery, disarming him and holding him until police arrived.
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CrimePolitics
Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Top Minnesota Democrat
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband while posing as a police officer.
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CrimeCommunity
Children's Lemonade Stand Robbed at Gunpoint in South Boston
Two children operating a lemonade stand in South Boston were robbed at gunpoint by juvenile suspects, sparking community outrage and a show of solidarity.
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CrimeBusiness
Appeals Court Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Conviction
Federal appeals court upholds FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year sentence, rejecting defense claims of unfair trial.
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CrimePolitics
Belgian Police Raid Climate Activists in Major Crackdown
Federal police raided homes of Code Rood climate activists across Belgium in a sweeping investigation linked to the March 2025 Cargill blockade.
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Crime
Suspected Arson Destroys Barn in Wechelderzande, Two Held
Two men aged 44 and 45 arrested after a devastating barn fire in Wechelderzande, Belgium. Investigators found evidence of deliberate arson.
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EconomyCrime
Red Devils Jersey Counterfeiting Costs Belgium €320M Yearly
Counterfeit Red Devils jerseys flood Belgium as World Cup demand surges. Authorities warn fake merchandise costs €320M yearly and may fund organized crime.
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Crime
Belgian Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Ring in 35 Raids
Belgian police arrested 6 suspects in 35 coordinated raids targeting a human trafficking network exploiting South American sex workers, rescuing 67.
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CrimeEurope
€8M Seized in Anti-Money Laundering Raids Across Brussels
Belgian police seize €8 million, luxury vehicles, and watches in 17 coordinated anti-money laundering raids across Brussels, arresting six suspects.
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CrimeTechnology
Major IPTV Piracy Network Dismantled in Belgium-France Raids
French and Belgian authorities dismantled the Noos+ IPTV piracy network serving 250,000 users, arresting 11 people and seizing €1.4 million in assets.
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CrimeInternational
Antwerp Drug Lords Held in Morocco; 'Black' Faces 34 Years
Moroccan police arrest four Antwerp drug traffickers including Abdelilah El Messaoudi, alias 'Black,' who faces 34 years for cocaine crimes.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Manhunt: Bruges Hospital Escapee Still at Large
Alaouidi Djabrailov, 31, escaped from AZ Sint-Jan Hospital in Bruges. Despite a massive search, he remains on the run with an international warrant.
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EconomyCrime
Belgian Zinc Giant Nyrstar Formally Suspected of Forgery
Belgian zinc giant Nyrstar faces criminal investigation for forgery and misuse of corporate assets, escalating its legal saga over the 2019 restructuring.
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CrimeUnited States
12 Wounded in Ohio Shooting Near Street Festival
Twelve wounded in shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival. Police search for two suspects as community grapples with the violence.
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CrimeUnited States
6 Wounded in Stabbing at Penn Station in Manhattan
Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station. The suspect, Hector Deleon, 51, was taken into custody by Amtrak police.
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CrimeUnited States
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Palisades Fire
Federal arson trial begins for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 and destroyed 6,837 structures in Los Angeles.
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CrimeU.S.
Florida Woman Mauled to Death by Pit Bulls After 14 Calls
Jodi Cowan, 50, was killed by two pit bulls in Sharpes, Florida, after neighbors made 14 complaints. The owner faces manslaughter charges.
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CrimeU.S.
Mangione's Homemade Silencer Unlike Any Seen in 25 Years
Retired NYPD detective says the 3D-printed silencer found with Luigi Mangione is unlike anything he encountered in 25 years on the job.
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CrimeConsumer Rights
Phishing in Belgium: Victim Loses €2,250, Banks Must Pay
A single mother lost €2,250 to a fake job scam on Indeed. Meanwhile, a Belgian court now forces banks to immediately compensate phishing victims.
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CrimeEurope
E17 Chase Ends in Crash, Citizens Help Arrest 6 Suspects
A police chase on Belgium's E17 ended with a spectacular crash in Waregem. Six French nationals were arrested after citizens blocked their getaway.
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Crime
Home in Anderlecht Targeted by Molotov Cocktail Attack
A residence in Anderlecht, Brussels, was attacked with a Molotov cocktail. Police have opened an investigation into what they describe as a criminal act.
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CrimeTechnology
Four Arrested in Shanghai Doxxing and Stalking Scheme
Shanghai police arrest four for doxxing and stalking disguised as missing person searches, handling over 2,000 orders in six months.
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CrimeSecurity
Airport Bomb Plot, Newark Riots, ATF Lawsuit, Texas Trial
Federal authorities reveal an airport bomb plot, leaked Signal chats exposing an $825M anti-ICE network, an ATF lawsuit, and a Texas murder trial.
—7 min read
CrimePublic Safety
California Rocked by Graduation Shooting, Hostage Standoff
An 18-year-old was killed at a Fairfield high school graduation and a Bakersfield hostage-taker was shot by FBI in two separate California incidents.
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TechnologyCrime
Meta-Led Operation Removes 1.4M Scam Accounts, 63 Arrested
Meta, FBI and DOJ coordinated the largest anti-scam operation ever, removing 1.4 million accounts and freezing $3M in crypto, leading to 63 arrests.
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CrimeCybersecurity
Flemish Hotel Guests Scammed in Sophisticated Phishing Wave
Hundreds of Flemish hotel guests scammed in sophisticated phishing wave demanding payment within 11 hours. Attack exploits booking data from unknown breach
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JusticeCrime
Belgium to Prosecute 3 Dutch Nationals in 2022 Kidnap Plot
Belgian prosecutor reverses 2024 decision, seeks to try three Dutch nationals for attempted kidnapping of former minister Van Quickenborne.
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JusticeCrime
Freddy Horion Released with Ankle Monitor After 46 Years
Freddy Horion, convicted of six murders in 1980, leaves prison after 46 years with an electronic ankle monitor and enters a forensic care center.
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Crime
Iowa Man Kills 6 Family Members, Dies by Suicide, Police Say
An Iowa man killed six family members across multiple locations before dying by suicide as police closed in. Authorities called it an 'act of evil.'
—4 min read
CrimeTransport
How FlixBus Became a 'Crime Bus': Europe's Security Gap
An investigation reveals FlixBus has become a vehicle for drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and human trafficking across Europe.
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CrimeJustice
Antwerp Gold Dealers Dismantled: €10M Stolen Jewelry Melted
Police dismantled an Antwerp criminal network where gold dealers melted €10M in stolen jewelry from French burglaries in a sophisticated laundering scheme.
—6 min read
JusticeCrime
Strépy Tragedy Trial: Prosecutors Demand Murder Verdict
Belgian prosecutors argue Paolo Falzone intentionally killed 7 people when he drove his BMW into a carnival procession at 174 km/h in March 2022.
—4 min read
CrimeMissing Persons
Boat Tracking Shutdown Key in Missing Woman Case
The disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas hinges on why her husband's sailboat tracking system went dark for 11 hours, a former prosecutor says.
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CrimeSociety
Man Tried to Assault Four Women in Broad Daylight in Ghent
A man attempted to assault four women in broad daylight near Ghent-Sint-Pieters station. One victim escaped by pulling her scarf over her mouth.
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FinanceCrime
Dubai Halal Investment Platform Dupes at Least 20 Belgians
At least 20 Belgians lost thousands of euros to Validus, a Dubai-based halal investment platform. Authorities arrested 8 suspects in a Ponzi scheme probe.
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Crime
Burglar Drowns in Canal After Willebroek Break-In
A burglar drowned in a Willebroek canal after jumping into the water while fleeing police following a jewelry store break-in attempt.
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CrimeTransport
Flixbus Stopped on E40 After Two Firearms Found, No Arrests
A Flixbus was stopped on the E40 near Snellegem after two firearms were discovered in the toilet. All passengers were searched but no arrests were made.
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CrimeEurope
Belgian Police Question Man Over Antisemitic Threats on X
A Limburg man was questioned by Belgian police after a video on X threatened to kill all Jews. The case highlights rising antisemitism in Belgium.
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CrimeEurope
Influencer Arrested in Brussels Human Trafficking Ring
Peruvian influencer Nadeska Widausky arrested by Interpol for luring South American women to Brussels' red light district for forced sex work.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Father Gets 7 Years for Killing Premature Baby
A Belgian father received 7 years for killing his premature baby; the mother got 20 months suspended for failing to intervene in the weeks-long abuse.
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CrimeBelgium
Court Reconstructs Murder of Ghent OCMW Worker
Belgian court holds reconstruction of the murder of OCMW social worker Erik Boone in Ghent, as lawyer Jef Vermassen describes a difficult day.
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Crime
Youths Released in Tram Assault, Banned from West Flanders
Three young men released under strict conditions after assaulting De Lijn staff and police on a coastal tram in De Haan, banned from West Flanders.
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CrimeAnimal Welfare
Police Uncover Illegal Slaughterhouse in Zwijndrecht Shed
Belgian police uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse in a Zwijndrecht shed during Eid al-Adha, rescuing 45 live sheep from the gruesome scene.
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U.S. NewsCrime
GPS Data Leads to New Search for Missing American in Bahamas
Bahamas approves U.S. dive team search after GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone contradicts his account of wife Lynette's disappearance.
—4 min read
BelgiumCrime
Belgian Man Kills Grandfather in Morocco Sickle Attack
Belgian-Moroccan man kills grandfather, wounds father with sickle in Al Hoceima. Suspect has history of psychological problems.
—4 min read
SocietyCrime
Chengdu Hidden Camera Found in Restroom; Police Probe
Police in Chengdu investigate a hidden camera discovered in a women's restroom at a popular tourist spot. Multiple influencers were victimized.
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CrimeHuman Interest
Army Vet Owner of 'Trump House' Dies After Alleged Beating
Kerry Sheron, 69, the Army veteran known for his pro-Trump home in Escondido, died after an alleged beating. The suspect faces upgraded charges.
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AccidentCrime
Horse Drags 5-Year-Old to Death in Guiyang; Owner Detained
A startled horse dragged a 5-year-old girl nearly 2 kilometers to her death in Guiyang. The horse owner has been detained on negligent homicide charges.
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CrimeChina
Kunming Police Arrest Auto Shop Owners Over Tire Spikes
Two auto repair shop owners in Kunming were arrested for scattering triangular tire spikes on a major road at night, causing multiple vehicle punctures.
—4 min read
CrimeImmigration
Smugglers Recruit Belgian Truck Drivers on Social Media
An HLN undercover investigation reveals human smugglers are recruiting Belgian truck drivers via Snapchat and Telegram, offering up to €20,000 per trip.
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CrimePublic Safety
Diksmuide Station Shooting: Man Critical, Six Arrested
A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Diksmuide's station area. Police arrested six suspects and are investigating a drug milieu link.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Teen Robs Same Delhaize Twice, Released Both Times
A teen robbed the same Delhaize twice in four days but was released both times for lack of space in youth detention, exposing Belgium's justice crisis.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Falzone Trial Paused for Erotic Salon as Petition Grows
The Falzone trial in Belgium will be interrupted in early June for the Erotix erotic salon. A petition supporting victims has gathered over 5,600 signs.
—4 min read
CrimeSociety
From Street Beggar to Coke Diplomat: Ex-Drug Lord's Memoir
Ali Koleilat, former drug and arms trafficker who supplied Liberian dictator Charles Taylor, publishes memoir 'De Coke-Diplomaat' after US prison.
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CrimeUnited States
Feds Seize $6.4M in Cocaine at LA Port, Arrest Smuggler
Federal agents seized 500 pounds of cocaine aboard an oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles. Cartel members radioed the vessel demanding drugs.
—4 min read
CrimeSociety
Sextortion Surge: 9 in 10 Young Victims in Belgium Are Boys
Child Focus reports 433 sextortion cases in 2025, a 143% rise. 93% of victims are boys aged 15. AI chatbots and deepfakes fuel the crisis.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Flakka Makers Sentenced to 40 Months in Antwerp Court
Four sentenced in Antwerp for making flakka, the 'zombie drug.' Ringleaders who compared themselves to Breaking Bad characters got 40 months.
—4 min read
JusticeCrime
Belgian Court Acquits Teen in Self-Defense Stabbing Case
A Belgian court acquitted a 19-year-old woman of attempted manslaughter, ruling she acted in legitimate self-defense in an Antwerp stabbing.
—4 min read
CrimeBelgium
Vilvoorde Traffic Stop Unravels Illegal Cigarette Network
A routine traffic check in Vilvoorde uncovered a network of illegal cigarette factories across Flanders. The trial opened in Brussels on May 22, 2026.
—5 min read
CrimeJustice
Belgian Police Hunt Dangerous Internee Who Fled by Bicycle
Belgian police hunt Steve De Mey, a dangerous internee who escaped by bicycle. He was convicted of attempted murder of a nurse in 2021.
—4 min read
EntertainmentCrime
Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced in Star's Fatal Overdose
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant paid $150K to keep him sober, faces sentencing for injecting the Friends star with fatal ketamine doses.
—4 min read
CrimeTechnology
AI Deepfake Scam Costs Belgian Woman €410,000
A Belgian woman lost €410,000 to an AI deepfake video scam. An RTBF investigation reveals a criminal network spanning five countries.
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EntertainmentCrime
Matthew Perry's Mother Condemns Assistant in Overdose Case
Suzanne Morrison, mother of late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, condemns assistant Kenneth Iwamasa for enabling the addiction that led to his 2023 death.
—4 min read
Crime
Suspect Arrested for Murder of Woman, 33, in Ternat Flat
A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder after a 33-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, Ternat.
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TechnologyCrime
AI Deepfake Scam Costs Belgian Woman €410,000 in Savings
A 75-year-old Belgian retiree lost €410,000 to an AI deepfake video scam. An RTBF investigation traced the international criminal network behind the fraud.
—4 min read
Crime
Man Found Dead in Car on Parking Lot in Antwerp-Noord
A man was found dead in his car on a parking lot in Antwerp-Noord. Police say initial findings show no indications of suspicious circumstances.
—2 min read
CrimeHistory
Mark Fuhrman, LAPD Detective in OJ Simpson Case, Dies at 74
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective in the OJ Simpson murder case whose perjury conviction made him a controversial figure, has died at 74.
—4 min read
CrimeTechnology
Internet Fraud Triples in Flanders: 61 Victims Per Day
Internet fraud has tripled in Flanders over the past decade, with 22,296 cases in 2024. AI-powered scams and links to drug crime are driving the surge.
—5 min read
CrimeSociety
Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist in Merksem to Warn Others
Sophie, 32, survived a violent attempted rape in Merksem, Antwerp. She shares her harrowing story to warn other women and help police find the suspect.
—4 min read
CrimeFood Safety
French Police Bust Currywurst Ring for Belgian Friteries
French police dismantle a criminal ring producing uninspected currywurst and other meat snacks in unsanitary conditions, sold to Belgian friteries.
—4 min read