Tag: Crime
2 men charged after U.S. prosecutors say B.C. freight trains used for human smuggling
The U.S. Department of Justice says two men are facing human smuggling charges for their alleged role in a scheme to transport people across the border on freight trains.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Omar Khadr, Canadian man once held at Guantanamo
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions.
Edmonton police answer questions about response to U of A encampment protest
The Edmonton Police Service held a news conference Friday to answer questions about the EPS response to the May 11 encampment on the University of Alberta campus.
Manhunt underway in France after gunmen ambush prison van, kill guards, free inmate
A massive manhunt is underway in France after armed men ambushed a prison van, killing two guards to free an inmate. France's justice minister swore police would capture them.
Man charged in surfer deaths told girlfriend he killed ‘3 gringos,’ court hears
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were found dead in a well after going missing during a surfing trip in Mexico.
London sword attack: 14-year-old killed, 4 injured by man on stabbing spree
Video of the terrifying incident shows a man wearing a yellow hoodie holding a long sword walking in the London suburb of Hainault.
China’s Huawei faces potential January 2026 trial in U.S. criminal case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon told U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly that "settlement discussions ended in an impasse," and that a trial date should be scheduled.
Fugitive arrested after 27 years running from child sex abuse charges
U.K. fugitive Richard Burrows went on the run in 1997 after failing to show up to his trial for indecent assault charges.
Finland school shooting: 12-year-old opens fire, killing student, wounding 2
One student died and two others were seriously injured when a 12-year-old opened fire at the Viertola school outside Helsinki.
Canadian woman shot dead outside convenience store in Mexico
Mexico police say the Canadian woman, identified as Gabriele Schart, and a friend were victims of an armed robbery in Querataro, which is in Central Mexico.
U.N. says Islamic Republic of Iran committed crimes against humanity
Kosar Eftekhari's eye injury is now evidence, showcasing the brutality and criminality of the Islamic Republic of Iran against its people.
Jack the Ripper police file made public after 136 years, heads to auction
The file contains copies of the taunting letter and postcard the notorious, but never identified, serial killer sent to police.
Tourist couple alleges gang rape, attack in India, sparking fury as 3 men arrested
Police in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand are still searching for four more suspects in connection with the gang rape of a Spanish-Brazilian tourist.
U.S. couple likely dead after yacht hijacked by fugitives in Caribbean
Kathy Brendle and Ralph Hendry of Virginia have not been seen for over a week, and their boat was discovered abandoned on a St. Vincent beach.
Canadian-Russian woman pleads guilty in U.S. to sending military components to Russia
The Canadian-Russian woman was charged with smuggling, conspiracy to violate sanctions and wire fraud conspiracy in late October.