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NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
47 minutes ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
#michael-avenatti
Law
fromAbove the Law
17 hours ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
17 hours ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
12 hours ago

Man charged with plotting to attack NYC Jewish center in 2024 pleads guilty

A Pakistani man pleaded guilty to terrorism charges for plotting an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
fromAol
17 hours ago
NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Attorney speaking after man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County traffic stop

A man was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says

A USC freshman lost his eye after being shot by a DHS agent during a protest in Los Angeles.
#immigration
US politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

US politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

#sex-trafficking
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Real estate

After Alexander brothers appear in Epstein files, judge orders US not to release any other Epstein material' with their names on it until sex trafficking trial ends

SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Real estate

After Alexander brothers appear in Epstein files, judge orders US not to release any other Epstein material' with their names on it until sex trafficking trial ends

#mental-health-crisis
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Information security
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
#domestic-violence
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
Social justice

When ICE Shows Up to Family Court

A 67-year-old volunteer witnessed a woman being taken by ICE after testifying against her ex-boyfriend in court.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
Los Angeles

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
fromGothamist
2 days ago
NYC politics

NYPD expands hate crime reporting following Gothamist story citing expert concerns

NYPD will now report both reported and confirmed hate crimes for greater transparency.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Exclusive look at new NYPD unit tackling gender-based violence

NYPD is revolutionizing its approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking under Assistant Commissioner Kathleen Baer.
Mental health
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

NYPD searching for young sisters from Coney Island

NYPD is searching for two missing sisters, Jerzayah and Jeliyeh Singleton, last seen leaving their Coney Island home.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYPD expands hate crime reporting following Gothamist story citing expert concerns

NYPD will now report both reported and confirmed hate crimes for greater transparency.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Exclusive look at new NYPD unit tackling gender-based violence

NYPD is revolutionizing its approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking under Assistant Commissioner Kathleen Baer.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 days ago

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

"Privacy's Defender is a compelling account of a life well lived and an inspiring call to action for the next generation of civil liberties champions." ~Edward Snowden, whistleblower; author of Permanent Record
Privacy technologies
#ice-detention
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
Education
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
US Elections
fromKqed
6 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
#ice
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In rare move, ICE drags criminal defendant out of a federal courtroom

ICE agents unexpectedly detained a defendant in a courtroom, raising concerns about the impact on judicial participation.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

Two suspects have been indicted for the murder of a 7-month-old girl in a botched gang shooting in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn creep sexually assaults and robs woman inside store: cops | amNewYork

Police are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted and robbed a woman in a Brooklyn store.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Former SDNY human trafficking prosecutor joins firm known for representing victims of sexual abuse | amNewYork

Jane Kim joins Wigdor LLP as a partner, focusing on advocating for victims of sexual abuse and civil rights violations.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
1 week ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide

Shah Alam was 'a blind man who could not speak English and left outside a closed Tim Hortons coffee shop completely defenseless against the bitter cold February night by Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security,' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. 'Every individual involved in the death of Mr. Shah Alam must be held fully accountable.'
US news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
4 days ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

Richie Negron expressed his frustration, stating, 'I feel like they failed her. How is it that he could just hit my mom and not even get locked up?'
NYC parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
#jeffrey-epstein
Law
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Justice system in crisis, victims' advocate says

London's victims' commissioner reports the criminal justice system is in crisis, with victims experiencing traumatic delays and losing trust in police and courts.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life'

Tyler, a vulnerable 18-year-old, was manipulated by Bubb, a police officer, leading to a five-year abusive relationship marked by gaslighting and control.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping 2 UCLA students, raping another woman

Officers arrested Alexander Schecter, 24, at his Santa Monica residence on Friday and booked him on one count of rape by force, one count of forcible oral copulation, one count of robbery, one count of extortion and one count of battery.
California
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Correction Officer Indicted For Sexual Abuse Of Inmate And Lying To Federal Agents

A correction officer was indicted for sexually abusing an inmate and lying to federal agents about the incidents.
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

City moves to end legal defense of Adams in sexual assault suit | amNewYork

New York City's Law Department moved to stop taxpayer-funded defense of former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, arguing his alleged 1994 actions fall outside the scope of public employment.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

A Brooklyn murder case tests new anonymous jury law as online threats grow more common

Prosecutors alleged Saalik Jackson, 47, tried to influence jurors from his jail cell on Rikers Island during a first trial, resulting in a hung jury.
Law
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: In all the uproar over Epstein, remember the victims

Released Epstein files remain poorly organized and difficult to navigate, hindering public understanding of the full scope of the sex trafficking conspiracy despite millions of pages being available.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

New York Courts unveils program to help inmates find representation to sue the state | amNewYork

New York's court system is launching a pilot program connecting incarcerated people with lawyers to pursue civil claims against the state, addressing the barrier of self-representation without legal resources.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Justice Department Is Skipping Out on Epstein Accountability

Over in the U.K., law-enforcement officials have arrested former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and former ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson. (Technically, both have been arrested but not yet formally charged, under a wrinkle in British legal procedure.) The putative defendants reportedly face potential charges of "misconduct in public office" for allegedly providing confidential government documents, including sensitive financial information about investment opportunities, to Epstein.
US politics
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Notorious pedophile slapped with new charges just hours before he was due to be released from prison

A convicted serial child predator facing early release under California's elder parole law was arrested on new charges hours before his scheduled release, based on a previously unprosecuted 1996 child sexual assault case.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

New Report Helps Journalists Dig Deeper Into Police Surveillance Technology

Surveillance technology vendors, federal agencies, and wealthy private donors have long helped provide local law enforcement "free" access to surveillance equipment that bypasses local oversight. The result is predictable: serious accountability gaps and data pipelines to other entities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that expose millions of... SAN FRANCISCO - California must revoke permits allowing federal agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to put automated license plate readers along border highways,
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Betrayal of a Friend's False Testimony

A man who gave false testimony as a teenager, coerced by police, now seeks redemption while three wrongfully imprisoned friends fight to overturn their convictions decades later.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Prosecutors alleged intimidation tactics by defense attorneys resulted in two victims backing out of taking the stand. On Friday, the government referenced their earlier accusation of defense attorneys of hiring an investigator to pose as an insurance agent in January and talk to neighbors of a woman planning to testify, including asking about her minor children.
Law
Social justice
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Real Public Safety Comes from Support, Not Jail Cells

Systematic disinvestment in neighborhoods, not juvenile justice reform, drives youth violence by removing supportive resources and trusted adults.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

Woman found dead in North Hollywood home; domestic violence suspected

A homicide investigation was underway after a woman was found dead at a North Hollywood home Wednesday. A man was detained Wednesday after a woman was found dead in a North Hollywood home in an apparent domestic violence incident, according to authorities. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 5600 block of Satsuma Avenue around 4:25 a.m. and found a woman dead, officials said.
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Justice Department seeks to denaturalize convicted rapist

Gurmeet Singh allegedly kidnapped and raped a taxi passenger, concealed the crime during his naturalization, and now faces denaturalization under U.S. law.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through'

Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation and hopes Epstein's victims receive justice, citing painful memories tied to Bill Gates' Epstein connections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Unbelievable Any Of Them Have a Job!' Epstein Survivor Rails Against DOJ Redactions to CNN

DOJ released 3.5 million Epstein files but heavy redactions of victim 302s enraged survivors and raised questions about compliance and transparency.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Legal Groups Appeal in Push for Feds to Replace Stolen SNAP Benefits

One morning in January, Crystal Carrero went to her usual grocery store in Crown Heights. But when she went to pay, the cashier told her there was no money on her Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. "It was impossible," she remembered saying, because she hadn't used any of the funds, and she had recently checked the balance: $923, her monthly benefits from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income households afford groceries.
Law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California man previously on FBI's most wanted list pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer during protest

Elpidio Reyna pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer by throwing rocks during a June protest and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law School Arms Students With Anti-ICE Hotline To Protect The Community - Above the Law

Learn and use constitutional protections during immigration enforcement: do not open doors, verify warrants, follow campus security, and use reporting hotlines.
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