Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation

London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.

• Sep 25, 2023

6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"

Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.

• Sep 25, 2023

Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped

Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.

• Sep 25, 2023

Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days

According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.

• Sep 25, 2023

Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say

A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.

• Sep 24, 2023

Settled suits over police misconduct cost taxpayers

Settlements in lawsuits over police misconduct cost taxpayers millions every year — and while they compensate victims or their families, the settlements don't necessarily stop bad behavior, experts say.

• Sep 27, 2023

Feds open investigation into claims Baton Rouge police tortured detainees

Lawsuits allege that the Baton Rouge Police Department's now shuttered Street Crimes Unit abused drug suspects in a narcotics processing facility known as the "Brave Cave."

• Sep 22, 2023

2 arrested in shooting death of 11-year-old that prompted gun ban

New Mexico's governor tried to temporarily ban guns from being carried in public in Albuquerque after Froylan Villegas was shot to death.

• Sep 22, 2023

$41 million worth of cocaine found on "suspicious" boat in Colombia

The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.

• Sep 22, 2023

Inmate who escaped Missouri jail captured in same county as Cavalcante

Mario Che-Tiul, who escaped from a Missouri jail in June, was captured on Thursday in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the same location where Danelo Cavalcante was found, the U.S. Marshals said.

• Sep 22, 2023

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