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Criminal Justice

Police, prosecutions, prisons

New York Post

Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Union Manager John Dougherty

President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of John Dougherty, a former union manager, who was sentenced to six years in prison for embezzlement. Dougherty will be released without the requirement to pay $1.6 million in restitution and will not face monitoring or house arrest.

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Breitbart

Andrew Tate Indicted on Trafficking Minors and Money Laundering Charges in Romania

Romanian prosecutors have indicted Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan on charges including trafficking minors, sex with a minor, and money laundering. The indictment follows an investigation that began with their arrest in late 2022, and it alleges that the brothers coerced victims into producing pornographic material and attempted to disguise the illicit origin of their earnings. The Tates deny the allegations and are currently facing extradition requests from the UK.

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Daily Mail

Andrew Tate Indicted for Trafficking Minors and Related Charges

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been indicted by Romanian prosecutors on charges including trafficking minors and sex with a minor. The indictment alleges that they recruited victims under false pretenses and profited from their webcam activities. The Tates deny the allegations and are currently in federal prison awaiting extradition proceedings related to additional charges in the UK.

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PBS NewsHour

Lindsay Clancy's Murder Trial Declared a Mistrial After Juror Disagreement

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was declared a mistrial after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision regarding her criminal responsibility for the deaths of her three children. The judge's decision followed an emergency appeal from the defense, which argued that a juror's bias affected the deliberations. Clancy remains charged with murder and is being held at a psychiatric hospital.

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PBS NewsHour

Lindsay Clancy Trial Judge Declares Mistrial Following Jury Deadlock

Lindsay Clancy's trial judge declared a mistrial after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision regarding her criminal responsibility for the deaths of her three children. The defense argued that a juror's refusal to follow instructions undermined the trial, leading to an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. A hearing is scheduled for September 29 to discuss the possibility of a second trial.

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New York Post

Former Long Island Teacher Arrested for Stalking Student After Rape Allegations

John Kennedy, a former art teacher in Long Island, was arrested for allegedly stalking a former student he is accused of raping. The arrest follows a lawsuit filed by the victim against the Bay Shore school district, claiming failure to protect her from Kennedy's alleged predatory behavior. Kennedy has pleaded not guilty to stalking charges and is scheduled to appear in court on September 16.

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Daily Wire

Police Confront Knife-Wielding Man on Brooklyn Bridge in NYC

Police fatally shot a knife-wielding man on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on September 4, after a standoff that lasted nearly an hour. This incident follows a separate stabbing attack in Times Square that resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to another individual.

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New York Post

Andrew Tate Indicted in Romania on Multiple Charges Including Trafficking Minors

Andrew Tate has been indicted in Romania on charges of sex with a minor, trafficking, and money laundering. He and his brother Tristan Tate are currently detained in Miami while contesting extradition to the UK for alleged offenses from 2010 to 2017. The indictment includes allegations of recruiting minors for sexual exploitation and generating significant income from these activities.

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Fox News — Latest

Lindsay Clancy Jury Concludes Day 6 of Deliberations Without Verdict, Dispute Arises

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case ended its sixth day of deliberations without a verdict, facing a dispute over a holdout juror. The panel has reported being deadlocked twice and will reconvene on Friday, with Judge Sullivan addressing the juror issue. Clancy faces three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children, and the jury must decide on her criminal responsibility at the time of the incidents.

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Fox News — Latest

Victims Identified in Minneapolis Apartment Shooting, Officers Injured

Minnesota officials have identified the victims of a shooting in a Minneapolis apartment that occurred on September 3, 2026, resulting in two civilian deaths and injuries to two police officers. The shooter, Carlton Neal Johnson II, was killed in an exchange of gunfire with police. The incident began during a domestic child custody exchange involving Johnson.

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BBC — World

Judge Denies Request to Remove Juror in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial

A judge has instructed the jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial to continue deliberations after denying a defense request to remove a juror who allegedly would not follow instructions on reasonable doubt. Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her children. The jury has been deliberating for about 35 hours without reaching a verdict, and a mistrial may be declared if they cannot agree.

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Guardian — US

Split Verdict in New Orleans Murder Trial Related to Insurance Fraud Scheme

A federal jury in New Orleans returned a split verdict in the trial of Sean Alfortish and Leon Parker, convicting them on some counts but deadlocking on murder charges related to an insurance fraud scheme. Judge Wendy Vitter declared a mistrial on the murder counts, and prosecutors plan to retry those charges.

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New York Post

Two Neighbors Killed in Minneapolis Shooting Identified

Dale Spry, 63, and Muse Afrah, 61, were identified as the victims of a mass shooting in Minneapolis, allegedly carried out by their neighbor Carlton Johnson II, who was facing eviction. Johnson was killed in a shootout with police after injuring several individuals, including a woman during a child custody exchange. Investigations into Johnson's prior threats and behavior had not led to criminal charges due to insufficient evidence.

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Washington Examiner

U.S. and U.K. Launch Joint Effort Against Chinese-Linked Scam Centers

U.S. and British law enforcement leaders have initiated a joint crackdown on Chinese-linked scam centers, signing a memorandum to enhance international cooperation against cryptocurrency and cyber-enabled investment fraud. The agreement includes plans for parallel investigations and information sharing, with an in-person disruption operation scheduled for early October in London.

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Daily Mail

Man Sentenced to Six Years for Attempted Rape in Canary Wharf

Syed Imam, 30, has been sentenced to six years for attempted rape after security staff intervened during the incident near a train station in Canary Wharf on March 14. The Metropolitan Police reported a significant increase in arrests and charges for violence against women and girls, reflecting their commitment to addressing such offenses.

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Daily Wire

Judge to Question Juror in Lindsay Clancy's Triple-Murder Trial

Judge William Sullivan will question a juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial on Friday morning after a note from the foreperson indicated that one juror is not following instructions on reasonable doubt. Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children, and the jury remains deadlocked after over 35 hours of deliberation.

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apnews.com

ICE Officer Charged with Lying to Investigators in Shooting Incident

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Christian Castro, has been charged with lying to federal investigators regarding the shooting of Venezuelan man Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The charges follow an investigation that revealed potential discrepancies in the officers' accounts of the incident, leading to dropped charges against Sosa-Celis and another man. The investigation into Castro is ongoing, and the prosecutor involved has been fired amid allegations of obstruction.

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Fox News — Latest

911 Call Reveals Details Following Disappearance of 5-Year-Old Girl in South Carolina

A 911 call reveals the frantic moments after 5-year-old Saylor Hayes went missing from a rental home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Her body was later found in nearby waters, and her parents were arrested in Tennessee on charges of endangering their daughter. The investigation continues as authorities look into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

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