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The shocking way China is dealing with rash of boys slaughtering little girls

In one case, a 13-year-old boy coaxed an 8-year-old girl into the woods, where he had prepared knives, blades, disposable gloves and plastic ropes.

LI man awarded nearly $2M after having part of his thumb chopped off by his BMW's 'soft close' door

A Brooklyn jury ruled in favor of a man who had part of his thumb chopped off by the motorized so-called “soft close” door of his dream car in 2016...

Inside the allure of alleged cop killer Karen Read: Cover-up, corruption and a controversial blogger

Karen Read's murder trial for allegedly killing her cop boyfriend has galvanized a cult following -- with fans saying she's a symbol for fighting corruption.

Sen. Bob Menendez's sister to testify at bribery trial about 'family history' of stashing cash

Squirreling away boatloads of cash — it's all in the Menendez familia.

Prince Harry 'deliberately destroyed' potential evidence in phone hacking case, court hears

The Duke of Sussex, 39, has been accused of "deliberately destroying" text messages with the ghostwriter who penned his bombshell memoir, “Spare," released in Jan. 2023.

Evan Gershkovich's bogus trial shows us the real face of rogue tyrant Putin

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began his Kafkaesque espionage show trial in Russia on Wednesday, show just how power-mad Vladimir Putin is.

Karen Read supporters are so obsessed with her murder trial they're staring at live video feed of court ceiling fan during deliberation

"Number 1 fan," read a post from @FreeKarenRead, featuring a screenshot of the courtroom view.

Teen killed protecting girlfriend was held down by one attacker while the second hacked him to death: prosecutors

Officials said Bobby Maher had rushed to the mall to help his girlfriend after she called him about the two teens allegedly stalking her and a friend.

Five people charged with attempting to bribe Minnesota juror by dumping $120K in a bag on her doorstep: feds

Five people were charged on Wednesday for allegedly trying to bribe a Minnesota juror in one of the nation's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases -- by dumping a "present" of $120,000...

The 8 most memorable moments from Karen Read trial over alleged murder of Boston cop boyfriend

As a jury is deliberating the fate of Karen Read -- who is accused of murdering her cop boyfriend -- here is a recap of some of the most memorable...

MA judge slaps down Karen Read for making a face in court

Karen Read was swatted down by a Massachusetts judge on June 26 for smirking during a discussion over key documents — as the jury continued to deliberate her fate in...

Judge slams Karen Read for smirking at her as she awaits fate in murder trial: 'This is funny? We're done'

Karen Read was slapped down by a Massachusetts judge Wednesday for seemingly making a face during a discussion over key documents — as the jury continued to deliberate her fate...

US journalist Evan Gershkovich seen with shaved head as espionage trial kicks off in Russia, with a conviction all but certain

Most experts agree that Gershkovich is likely to be found guilty — despite Russian authorities presenting zero public evidence supporting their spying claims.

California doc who drove Tesla off cliff with family inside learns his fate

The radiologist, who has spent the last 18 months behind bars. will be released from jail to his parent's home where he will be ordered not to leave.

Trump gag order tweaked by judge, allows ex-prez to unleash on witnesses, jury after ‘hush money’ conviction

A judge modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment publicly about witnesses and jurors in the hush money criminal trial.

Karen Read's lawyer claims murder trial for death of cop boyfriend is an elaborate frame-up

But prosecutor Adam Lally, during his closing, said four witnesses testified at trial that Read told first responders, "I hit him, I hit him, I hit him, I hit him."

Hunter Biden's DC law license suspended after gun conviction in latest blow to first son

First son Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the nation's capital has been suspended in response to his conviction earlier this month for illegal possession of a firearm while...

Gag order in classified docs case may lead to Trump's 'arrest' after debate with Biden, lawyer says

Former President Donald Trump could be arrested immediately following Thursday's debate with President Biden if a South Florida federal judge approves a gag order sought by federal prosecutors in the...

Hunter Biden's lawyers officially seek new trial after gun conviction

Hunter Biden's lawyers officially filed for a new trial based on a technicality, following the first son's conviction for illegally owning a gun while hooked on drugs.

Victim's mom flees courtroom as neo-Nazi killer details grisly 2018 murder

The heartbroken mother of a University of Pennsylvania student murdered by a Neo-Nazi fled the courtroom this week as the alleged killer detailed the crime.