Gunman who "executed" Florida Citibank employee was angry about $2,500 debt

Officials say a gunman enraged over a $2,500 debt shot and killed a female worker at sprawling Citibank Center near Tampa Wednesday morning before an armed security guard fatally shot him.

Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Ventura County brothel ring: 4 in Ma family sentenced to prison

Four members of the Ma family criminal enterprise were sentenced to state prison for operating illicit massage parlor brothels across Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million, according to the district attorney's office.

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Four family members received state prison sentences for running an illicit massage and commercial sex ring in Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Ryan Wedding cartel case: Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe

Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara has been arrested for allegedly taking a $2 million bribe to release Canadian drug trafficker Andrew Clark, the top deputy of former Olympic snowboarder turned cartel boss Ryan Wedding.

Sade Robinson: More remains found years after Milwaukee woman's death

The family of Sade Robinson, the Milwaukee woman killed and dismembered in 2024, said additional remains were found last week.

Des Moines post office shooting: Employee arrested, 3 injured

A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.

Fake psychics allegedly trick thousands into sending more than $4 million

A Florida man was arrested in Germany and extradited to the United States to face fraud charges in connection with a fake psychic scheme that prosecutors say collected millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments. 

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

Two civil lawsuits filed in Pinellas County accuse Melanie Sky Daily Bollea, the widow of wrestling icon Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, of providing alcohol to underage teens and facilitating environments that led to violent attacks and an alleged sexual assault inside her Clearwater home.

Missing Utah teen found in Oregon after 18 months, suspect arrested

A missing Utah teenager found alive in Oregon nearly 18 months after her disappearance was allegedly beaten and forced to remove her braces with pliers to hide her identity, according to new details in the case.

LA County offering $70,000 reward for information in 4th of July killing of Eric Washington

Authorities are reminding the public that a combined $70,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of community activist Eric Washington.