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Podcast
fromBustle
11 hours ago

This Off-Broadway Show Is Like A True Crime Podcast Come To Life

A play explores the unsolved murder of Kenneth Rex McElroy, a local bully in Skidmore, Missouri, highlighting themes of justice and community response.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Should I Marry a Murderer? review the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiance for police

Caroline Muirhead's engagement to Sandy McKellar leads to the discovery of a hidden crime, showcasing her bravery in seeking justice.
Podcast
fromBustle
11 hours ago

This Off-Broadway Show Is Like A True Crime Podcast Come To Life

A play explores the unsolved murder of Kenneth Rex McElroy, a local bully in Skidmore, Missouri, highlighting themes of justice and community response.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Should I Marry a Murderer? review the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiance for police

Caroline Muirhead's engagement to Sandy McKellar leads to the discovery of a hidden crime, showcasing her bravery in seeking justice.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Security or justice? Syria faces post-Assad reckoning after string of arrests

Youssef's arrest symbolizes a pivotal moment for justice in Syria, but his forced confession raises concerns about accountability and transparency.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Contra Costa Co. DA agrees to coroner's inquest for Brentwood woman who died in police custody

The family of Yolanda Ramirez is pursuing justice after her death during police interaction, leading to a coroner's inquest.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell

Clemency discussions for Ghislaine Maxwell outrage survivors, highlighting political implications and perceived injustices in the fight for transparency and justice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kumanjayi Little Baby's relatives share grief at child ripped away' as NT chief minister foreshadows charges

A life so precious, so full of innocence, gone far too soon, the Gurindji families said of the five-year-old Warlpiri girl, who was found dead in Alice Springs on Thursday evening five days after she had gone missing from her bed in the Old Timers town camp.
SF parents
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Former Spandau Ballet singer jailed for 14 years for multiple rapes and sexual assaults

Ross Davidson was sentenced to 14 years for multiple rapes and sexual assaults against six women between 2013 and 2019.
Social media marketing
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Mother of influencer who died in horror Soho crash speaks of 'unimaginable loss'

A social media influencer died after being hit by an X Factor finalist, prompting her mother to express profound grief and seek justice.
SOMA, SF
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Strikeforce veteran found guilty of second-degree murder in Colorado

Lumumba Sayers was found guilty of second-degree murder related to the shooting of Malcolm Watson.
Law
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Killing of Run-D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay

A man pleaded guilty to orchestrating the murder of DJ Jam Master Jay, admitting his role in the crime and facing 15 to 20 years in prison.
#murder
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez makes first public statement after D4vd charged with teen's murder

D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Carer' murdered disabled man and hid body for weeks after meeting on social media

Jason Trundle received a life sentence for murdering disabled man Leon Pratt and concealing his body for a month.
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez makes first public statement after D4vd charged with teen's murder

D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Carer' murdered disabled man and hid body for weeks after meeting on social media

Jason Trundle received a life sentence for murdering disabled man Leon Pratt and concealing his body for a month.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

I can finally breathe': Man exonerated for 1993 Manhattan murder after spending over 30 years behind bars | amNewYork

Harry Ruiz was exonerated after 30 years for a murder he did not commit due to withheld evidence and witness tampering.
#theater
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

Expertise and Its Limits: Kenrex and Rheology

Virtuosity alone cannot compensate for the underlying issues in storytelling, as seen in the play Kenrex's portrayal of violence and justice.
Film
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Broadway review: The Fear of 13 is just fine

The Fear of 13 is a dramatization of Nick Yarris's wrongful conviction and exoneration, featuring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice not shy away from it | Steve Philips

Fighting for justice and equality is essential for Democrats to win in the current political climate.
#crime
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

They all survived Jeffrey Epstein. They have something to tell you

When I delivered my victim impact statement after Maxwell's sentencing, I nearly shouted. I talked about my emotional health, my physical health, how this derailed my life. I wanted to project my voice so that no one in that courtroom could ignore what I was saying.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Three men guilty of repeatedly raping woman on Brighton beach in predatory, callous' attack

Three men were convicted of raping a woman on Brighton beach after she became separated from her friends during a night out.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified

A jury awarded $17 million to the daughters of Luis Manuel Garcia, ruling his shooting by police was excessive and unreasonable.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

2018 East Palo Alto Halloween shooting suspect appears in court after 8 years being on the run

Family members of two shooting victims express mixed emotions as the suspect appears in court after nearly a decade on the run.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Fugitive Suspect Arrested, Extradited In East Palo Alto Double Homicide From 2018

The suspect in a 2018 double homicide has returned from Mexico to face charges after nearly eight years of evading justice.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Agony, anger and tears: Queens mourns murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at heartbreaking vigil | amNewYork

A community mourns the loss of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, demanding justice for his murder during a vigil filled with grief and emotional tributes.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Everton pay respects to 97 Liverpool supporters who lost their lives at Hillsborough (Video) - Soccer News

The Hillsborough Disaster, which has claimed 97 lives, has left a lasting impact on the families of the victims, who have fought fiercely against the lies and injustices perpetrated by the media and authorities.
Liverpool FC
US news
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Feds Toast Win In Sayville Motel Sex-Trafficking Horror Case

The Sayville Motor Lodge sex-trafficking case marks a significant step toward justice for survivors and accountability for traffickers.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Mom of 2 boys killed by LA socialite in hit-and-run crash reveals vile message killer sent from jail

Last week, Rebecca Grossman-the woman who killed my two precious boys, Mark and Jacob, by speeding through a crosswalk-made a request that I would go visit her in prison... to 'see the circumstances she is in.' And that she is 'A victim.'
SF parents
#gun-violence
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 weeks ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC kin of 'perfect child' slain in unsolved case of apparent mistaken identity have message for killer

A family seeks justice for Christian Josiah Montrose, a victim of mistaken identity shooting, as no arrests have been made two years later.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 weeks ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC kin of 'perfect child' slain in unsolved case of apparent mistaken identity have message for killer

A family seeks justice for Christian Josiah Montrose, a victim of mistaken identity shooting, as no arrests have been made two years later.
#sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
London politics

'He deserved every day he served': Paedophile Pat Salmon (89) dies four months into three-year jail term

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
London politics

'He deserved every day he served': Paedophile Pat Salmon (89) dies four months into three-year jail term

Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Michael Sandel saw it coming - Harvard Gazette

Philosophy addresses significant societal questions, as demonstrated by Michael Sandel's insights on globalization and its impact on community and culture.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Vault 'Quality Of Life' Rankings: The Best Law Firms To Work For In America (2027) - Above the Law

Prestige in law firms is increasingly defined by justice and associate satisfaction, not just compensation.
#sexual-assault
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
fromDocumented
3 weeks ago

The Lost Prisoners of Chinatown's Gang Era - Documented

Some inmates laughed at me before they were about to be released. They said I'm a fool, they said if I had just pleaded guilty back then, I would've been out long ago. But I didn't rape those people.
Social justice
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
#capital-punishment
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

He was sentenced to death despite not pulling the trigger. An unlikely coalition saved his life

Governor Ivey commuted Charles Sonny Burton's death sentence to life without parole due to widespread opposition against executing a 75-year-old man who didn't pull the trigger.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

3 men to be sentenced after guilty pleas in 2021 fatal shooting of former SJ officer Kevin Nishita

Three men are being sentenced for the 2021 murder of retired police officer Kevin Nishita during a robbery attempt.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

British charity worker killed by Kenyan president's motorcade during sponsored walk

The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested for alleged war crimes related to the murder of unarmed Afghan men during his service in Afghanistan.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

East Bay police search for suspect in Vallejo killing as family seeks justice for young woman

A 21-year-old woman was fatally shot in Vallejo, prompting her family to seek justice and answers regarding the incident.
#murder-trial
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'We let him go into her, that sticks with me' - Natalie McNally's father says allowing killer alone with her coffin still haunts family

US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'We let him go into her, that sticks with me' - Natalie McNally's father says allowing killer alone with her coffin still haunts family

fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'Father of Aoife Johnston, who died after UHL sepsis ordeal, is 'reunited with his beloved' daughter, funeral hears

"Aoife was his pride and joy, and the bond they shared was something truly special, the kind of bond that shaped who he was, that gave his life meaning and purpose."
SF parents
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Serial rapist who posed as SF rideshare driver sentenced to more than 100 years in prison

Orlando Vilchez Lazo, a serial rapist posing as a rideshare driver, is sentenced to over 100 years in prison for multiple assaults.
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Father of Aoife Johnston who died after UHL sepsis ordeal, passes away after battle with illness

James Johnston campaigned for justice after his daughter Aoife died due to medical misadventure following a 15-hour wait for treatment.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali's daughter

The Paris Appeals Court stated that its ruling was based on Tunisia's failure to respond to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent and impartial court.
France news
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Child-molesting Trump pastor leaves prison after serving only six months - LGBTQ Nation

"What I did to Cindy decades ago was wrong. There is no other word for it, and there is no excuse for it. I am deeply sorry."
LGBT
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Cascades of Freedom flow at San Francisco' Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Yerba Buena Gardens features a significant monument to Martin Luther King Jr., promoting justice, peace, and reflection.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

NDP giant Stephen Lewis remembered as someone who demanded better of all | CBC News

Lewis spent the last eight years of his life battling cancer with the same indomitable energy he brought to his lifelong work: the unending struggle for justice and dignity for every human life.
Canada news
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Man who fled to Pakistan over fatal Thornton Heath stabbing convicted after two-year hunt

After Michael's violent murder, Basit immediately left the country and travelled to Dubai via Venice then Egypt, eventually arriving in Pakistan where he remained for months.
London politics
Paris food
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good

Pope Leo XIV urged Monaco's wealthy to use their prosperity for justice during his historic visit.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Nepal's ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown

Arrest of former leaders marks the start of justice in Nepal following a deadly crackdown on protesters.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man jailed for four years after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

Barron Trump, the youngest child of the US president, reported to UK police that he had seen a woman being assaulted during a video call, stating, 'I'm calling from the US, uh I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up.'
UK news
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Trump Says Justices Barrett & Gorsuch 'Sicken' Him - Above the Law

Trump criticized two Supreme Court justices he appointed for their tariff decision, expressing disappointment in their impact on the country.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Orgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners' strike

The government has initiated an inquiry into the violent policing at Orgreave during the 1984-85 miners' strike and subsequent prosecutions.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Staten Island woman indicted in Bay Ridge anti-Muslim hate crime attacks involving 12-year-old girl * Brooklyn Paper

"This defendant is accused of targeting three people, including a child, in a string of unprovoked assaults allegedly fueled by anti-Muslim bias. No one should be attacked, threatened, or made to fear for their safety because of their faith."
Brooklyn
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mother tells court she begged God 'take me and not the children' as family jumped from upstairs window after home firebombed

A judge sentencing a man for a horrific arson attack said it was by 'the grace of God' that four children and their mother were not burnt to death.
Law
#bill-cosby
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later

The military coup in Argentina in 1976 led to a brutal regime responsible for the disappearance of 30,000 people during the Dirty War.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Last Blossom review a yakuza faces his final reckoning in affecting anime

The Last Blossom explores the duality of human nature through the life of a former yakuza and his connection with a talking flower.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Excommunicated Catholic deacon still waiting on overdue appeal outcome after his son was molested by priest

A Louisiana man seeks resolution on his excommunication appeal after his son was molested by a priest, highlighting church injustices.
#forgiveness
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Black History Month 2026 kicks off to a standing room only crowd

Judges, court staff, bar leaders, and officials celebrated Black History Month, emphasizing justice, resilience, communal faith, and recent public-safety progress in Brooklyn.
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV Has an Opportunity with the 2026 World Day of Peace

On December 18, 2025, Pope Leo published his first major peace message themed "Peace be with you," in preparation for his and the Catholic Church's annual January 1st exhortation on World Peace. Pope Leo's December message urged the faithful to not surrender to the idea that fear and darkness are normal, but to see peace as not only possible but necessary.
World news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Damilola Taylor: The fight to protect young lives

A memorial in central London will mark 25 years since 10-year-old Damilola Taylor's killing and spotlight the ongoing crisis of youth violence.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

Thousands rally in France after murder linked to anti-drug activism

Thousands gathered in Marseille demanding justice after 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci was shot dead, a killing tied to anti-drug activism and drug crime.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Ring of Gyges: Why Invisibility Won't Make You Happy

A ring granting perfect impunity tests whether people act unjustly when freed from external consequences, questioning justice as intrinsic versus instrumental.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Will South Africa's Biko inquest finally yield justice for struggle icon?

On an August evening in 1977, 30yearold Steve Biko was on his way back from an aborted secret meeting with an anti-apartheid activist in Cape Town, taking the 12hour drive back home to King William's Town. But it was a journey the resistance fighter would never finish, for he was arrested and, less than a month later, was dead. Against the backdrop of increasingly harsh racist laws in South Africa, Biko, a bold and forthright youth leader, had emerged as one of the loudest voices calling for change and Black self-determination.
World news
Agriculture
fromState of the Planet
7 months ago

A Blueprint for Survival: The New EAT-Lancet Report Is a Roadmap for Sustainable Food Systems

Food systems must transform by 2050 to nourish a projected 9.6 billion people within planetary boundaries by integrating health, sustainability, and justice.
Video games
fromKotaku
8 months ago

Gamescom Showcase Gets Political: 'Democracy Is Under Attack'

Games like The Darkest Files address significant social issues and emphasize the potential of video games to inspire change.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

Roman Polanski's Self-Centered "An Officer and a Spy"

The film, whose original French title is "J'Accuse," tells the story of the French captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was wrongly convicted of treason, in 1894.
Film
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