Crime

Vatican monsignor questioned in corruption plot

Monsignor Nunzio Scarano has been arrested in a $26 million corruption plot

Associated Press Monday, Jul 1, 2013 1:05 PM UTC
Life Vatican, Rome, pope

“Lost Girls”: A serial killer’s victims

A gifted reporter does justice to the lives of women murdered by a yet-to-be-found monster in Long Island

Laura Miller Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 10:00 PM UTC 13
Entertainment Books, What to Read

WikiLeaks volunteer was paid FBI informant

A "cherubic" looking 18-year-old was part of an international investigation

Alex Halperin Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 2:50 PM UTC
Technology WikiLeaks, Assange

Witness: Trayvon Martin knew he was being followed

He described the man as a "creepy ass cracker"

Alex Halperin Wednesday, Jun 26, 2013 6:59 PM UTC 239
Life Trayvon Martin

Trial set for women accused of assaulting autistic boy

The two former school employees are due in court on charges of assaulting a 5-year-old autistic boy

Associated Press Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 1:19 PM UTC
Life Autism, School, Violence, Crime

Snowden’s real crime: Humiliating the state

Here's the reason the NSA leaker will never be forgiven or forgotten: He stood up to power and embarrassed it

Falguni A. Sheth Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 6:15 PM UTC 79
Politics Edward Snowden, NSA

Grandpa is a criminal

My father served his time. But what kind of a relationship should he have with my daughters?

Marc Peyser Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 12:00 PM UTC 16
Life Real Families, Life stories

No one understands what treason is

Has anyone accusing Snowden of treason actually read the Constitution?

Alex Seitz-Wald Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 6:00 PM UTC 72
Politics Edward Snowden, treason

Study: “Spritual” people more likely to commit crimes than atheists

Self-identified "spiritual" people also more likely to suffer “anxiety disorders, phobias and neuroses”

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 9:59 PM UTC 109
Life Crime, Science, Religion

State Department accused of covering up sexual assault overseas

A leaked memo says that department officials may have covered up sexual misconduct and other crimes VIDEO

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 4:05 PM UTC
Life Video, Sexual assault

Texas man acquitted in Craigslist escort murder

The jury found that Ezekiel Gilbert was attempting to "retrieve stolen property" when he shot Lenora Frago

Katie Mcdonough Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 4:47 PM UTC 40
Life sex worker rights

Self-help radio hosts found dead of apparent suicide

A motivational speaker and a psychotherapist couple were found dead in their Brooklyn home on Monday, police say

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 5:34 PM UTC 33
Life Crime, Suicide, New York, Brooklyn

Should owner of killer dogs be charged with murder?

A Los Angeles man is charged after his pit bulls kill a woman, in a case which could redefine pet responsibility

Mary Elizabeth Williams Friday, May 31, 2013 8:06 PM UTC 74
Life Pit bulls, Murder, Crime

Worst job in Venezuela: Succeeding Hugo Chavez

Newly elected Nicolas Maduro lacks his predecessor's charisma, mandate and popularity. And problems are mounting

Alasdair Baverstock Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:00 PM UTC
Elections Hugo Chavez, Venezuela, Socialism

A bad day at the online criminal bank

Law enforcement authorities charge "Liberty Reserve" with money laundering. Time to move your money to Bitcoin?

Andrew Leonard Tuesday, May 28, 2013 4:05 PM UTC
Technology Liberty Reserve, Bitcoin

To die for: The rise in anti-gay violence

Amid enormous progress, the community is fighting a violent backlash

Jeff Nishball, The Weeklings Monday, May 27, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 14
Life Gay Rights, Crime

Man arrested for sending Craigslist sex party to neighbor’s house

Thirty-year-old Jason T. Willis of Waterford, Wis., has been charged with felony identity theft

Kevin Morris, The Daily Dot Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:58 PM UTC 12
Technology the daily dot, Craigslist, Sex

Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penalty

In Colorado, a moderate Governor temporarily halts an execution, raising huge questions about capital punishment

David Sirota Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 34
All Salon John Hickenlooper

My friend, the murderer

I may never know why Kevin killed his ex, but his story has taught me difficult truths about violent criminals

Amy Butcher Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 69
Life Life stories, Mental Illness

A crusading newspaper takes on the NYPD

At question is whether cops should release granular crime data

Graham Kates, The Crime Report Monday, May 13, 2013 6:32 PM UTC
News The Crime Report, Crime

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