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Colombia Blames Twin Bombings in Bogota on Rebel Group ELN, Arrests 15
A coalition of human-rights groups said the 15 people arrested were mostly students and rights defenders in the 20s and 30s. The government has so far released no evidence directly linking them to the ELN.
Canadian Teen Who Swatted and Harassed Women Online Is Going to Jail
The 17-year-old was sentenced to 16 months in jail and eight months of community supervision on Thursday in a BC court.
Mexico Captures, Releases, Then Recaptures ‘El Menchito,’ Son of Powerful Drug Lord
Critics say the recent revolving door for 25-year-old Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez is a stark example of the Mexican justice system's corruption and ineptitude.
Canadian Teen Took 'Sadistic Delight' In Swatting His Victims, Court Hears
In a sentencing hearing on Monday, prosecutor Michael Bauer presented three psychiatric reports detailing a BC teen's spree of harassment, extortion and public mischief online.
Lizard Squad Hacker Who Swatted and Terrorized Gamers Is Back in Court Next Week
The 17-year-old has so far plead guilty to 23 charges of extortion, public mischief and criminal harassment related to several swatting incidents in Canada and the US
How a 'Sextortionist' Went from Trolling Bieber Fan Pages to Being Sent to Prison for Child Pornography
What started as a relatively harmless ring of internet pranksters became a playground for a demented adult.
How the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Is Terrorizing the People of Western Mexico
Not even Mexico's famous tequila industry is immune to extortion and intimidation linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion. On March 19, the group carried out another ambush on state forces, leaving 11 dead.
Detroit Officers Indicted for Fake Drug Busts, Cocaine Possession, and Extortion
Lt. David Hansberry and Officer Bryan Watson are accused of coordinating drug deals with civilians "so that they could rob and extort them."
Mexican Drug Cartels Are Using Social Media Apps to Commit Virtual Kidnappings
Facebook and WhatsApp are being used to trick people into ponying up cash for safe relatives.
Rays Owner: Our Bottom 5 Payroll is Way Too High
Stuart Sternberg wants a free stadium, but even that won't make his team profitable without help from MLB's revenue sharing program.
Alleged Revenge Porn Webmaster Faces Trial in California
Kevin Bollaert is accused of hosting thousands of explicit images of women on a website and extorting money to have them removed.
The Mob Justice of Kenya's Somali Stop-and-Frisk
Eastleigh, a bustling business district in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, is home to thousands of ethnic Somalis—both Kenyan citizens as well as refugees from Somalia and Ethiopia. In recent years, there’s been a trend of underpaid police using anti...