US prosecutors dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, initially blamed by Donald Trump for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence suggests the damage resulted from a "flawed installation" by contractors overseen by the Department of Interior, not vandalism.
Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered to resign after the National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic Party, passed a bill abolishing the prosecution's direct investigative powers. Koo expressed disappointment and despair, citing concerns over victim protection and reliance on investigative records.
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho," pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to traffic cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for November 13.
Mohammad Yousef Hasna, 45, from Istanbul, was arrested in the United Kingdom on charges of conspiring to funnel money and supplies to Hamas through a purported global humanitarian organization. He faces extradition to New York for allegedly working with senior Hamas leadership.
Robert Bush, a funeral director jailed for 20 years in Hull for 67 offences including denying proper burials and selling fake funeral plans, has had his assets frozen. Prosecutors are seeking to confiscate proceeds of his crimes to compensate victims, revealing he stole millions and lived lavishly.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed the vandalism case against David Hearn, 67, former Olympian, citing that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was due to flawed installation by contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings, not vandalism, following a $14-million renovation.
Jay Clayton, a former Wall Street lawyer and federal prosecutor with no traditional intelligence background, has been confirmed as the next US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 Senate vote, prompting concerns over his approach to the role.
Edward Gene Smith, 50, a former Citigroup managing director, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes and receiving child pornography. His defense attributed his actions to autism, which prosecutors deemed 'inflammatory nonsense'.
Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey), 50, French DJ and musician behind the global hit 'Nightcall', found dead at Paris home with no immediate suspicion of foul play.
A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was convicted at London's Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder, having been recruited by a Swedish crime group allegedly used by the Iranian government.
Court testimony in Los Angeles revealed messages alleging Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been pregnant and had an abortion before her death. Prosecutors also presented texts, photos and DNA evidence they say link D4vd to the killing and sexual abuse charges.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Assembly of States Parties voted 82-0 to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct with a junior staff member and attempting to silence her, despite his denials. The decision, following a lengthy investigation, may weaken the ICC amid external pressures, including a US campaign to dismantle it.
The International Criminal Court's 125-member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan due to allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. The move comes amid challenges for the ICC, including a US campaign to dismantle it.
The ICC Assembly of States Parties voted to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, despite a judicial panel finding no misconduct. Khan's legal team claims the move was politically motivated, citing pressure from the US and Israel following his issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan (56) due to allegations of serious misconduct, including an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior lawyer, which he denies.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Assembly of States Parties voted to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. 82 out of 125 member states supported his removal. The decision comes as the US seeks to undermine the ICC, and Venezuela announces its withdrawal citing geographical bias.
American singer Chris Brown admitted attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with a bottle at London's Tape club in February 2023, pleading guilty to affray. He will be sentenced in October, having been arrested in May 2025.
US singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray for a "vicious and unprovoked attack" at a London nightclub in February 2023, where he hit music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle. His vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty; sentencing is set for October.
Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York to vote on whether to remove prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The vote culminates a two-year saga, with the case intertwined with the ICC's Gaza war crimes investigation and US sanctions.
During a preliminary hearing, D4vd's (David Burke) attorneys questioned police on why additional DNA testing wasn't done on items found in his home and vehicle, which investigators link to the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in his Tesla.
Swiss prosecutors have requested a life sentence for former right-wing politician Patrick Frei, accused of drugging and raping a minor and another adult woman, and multiple counts of attempted murder. The victims, a Polish mother and daughter, face potential deportation.
A joint police-prosecutor investigation found Gyeonggi election officials allegedly changed June 3 turnout figures without approval, deepening concerns over election oversight and public confidence in the National Election Commission.
Donald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One, a prosecutor announced at a court hearing.
Forensic testimony in the D4vd murder hearing linked blood on items from his former Los Angeles residence to Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old found dead in his Tesla. Prosecutors allege David Anthony Burke killed Rivas Hernandez to conceal their sexual relationship.
