Woman accused of defrauding Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million
While the Florida woman was able to buy herself a new home, cars and luxury goods, the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from Manhattan lost his life savings, prosecutors say.
Crime
Auto thefts, carjackings spiked, report shows
The Council on Criminal Justice has released a new report that takes a look at data on some of the most common offenses from 35 U.S. cities. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the findings.
Opening arguments in Alex Murdaugh trial
Opening arguments began Wednesday in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. Nikki Battiste reports.
Minnesota woman pleads guilty to leaving newborn to die next to lake
Prosecutors have said DNA evidence also links Jennifer Matter to a baby girl found dead by the Mississippi River in 1999.
Accused 1980's "pillowcase rapist" convicted in one of the attacks
Authorities said the trail eventually turned cold until 2020, when a DNA hit for one of Koehler's relatives led police to the man.
Judge orders release of video of attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband
The judge said there was no reason to keep it under wraps, especially since prosecutors played it in open court during a recent hearing.
Investigators still have no motive in Monterey Park shooting, sheriff says
Investigators have been unable to "establish a connection between the suspect or any of the victims thus far," Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said.
U.S. resident, fiancée among 4 killed in Mexico, authorities say
The remains of José Melesio Gutiérrez, his fiancée, her sister and a cousin were found in the state of Zacatecas, which has one of the highest per-capita homicide rates in Mexico.
School board votes to remove superintendent after 6-year-old shoots teacher
Board member Gary Hunter delivered a long defense of Parker as some members of the audience sighed and told him to "move on."
Alex Murdaugh murder trial gets underway with opening statements
The prosecution opened the trial with three minutes of graphic description of the scene where the bodies of Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found.
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