Police and Law Enforcement

Texas 5 hours ago

Texas man convicted after saying he mutilated victims, ate human heart as part of 'ritualistic sacrifices'

A Texas man was convicted of killing three people, dismembering them and burning their bodies after admitting to investigators that the killings were part of "sacrifices."

Texas 7 hours ago

Texas lawmaker proposes bill to abolish death penalty in Lone Star State: 'I think sentiment is changing'

A Texas state lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the death penalty in the state amid a high-profile case in the state that has received national attention.

Washington DC 9 hours ago

DC brothers freed after wrongful murder convictions seek presidential pardon

Two Washington, D.C., brothers who spent decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder before they were eventually freed, are seeking a presidential pardon.

VIDEO 16 hours ago

Daniel Penny's lawyers hold briefing after defense rests cases in subway chokehold trial

Marine vet's defense lawyers, Thomas Kenniff and Steven Raiser, address the media after resting their case in a Manhattan courthouse Friday.

Police and Law Enforcement 18 hours ago

California officer shot, killed knife-wielding man after attack outside police headquarters: bodycam video

The Santa Monica Police Department released bodycam footage of a knife attack on an officer outside police headquarters that ended with the suspect being shot dead.

Digital Originals 19 hours ago

Justice Department halts DEA's random searches of airport travelers after report finds 'serious concerns'

The Justice Department ordered the Drug Enforcement Administration to halt random searches of passengers at airports and other transit hubs after a watchdog raised concerns.

Kentucky 22 hours ago

Sheriff allegedly guns down judge in his own chamber in execution caught on video; indictment returned

Kentucky Sheriff Shawn Stines has been indicted by a grand jury on one count of murder of a public official in the death of his longtime colleague, District Judge Kevin Mullins.

Florida 23 hours ago

Florida deputy 'fighting for his life' following crash that killed 2 colleagues

A Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy is "fighting for his life" after being critically injured in a "horrific accident" Thursday, officials say.

New York City 1 day ago

Arrest made in New York City tourist face slashing after mom reports son to police

The suspect who allegedly slashed the face of a tourist in an unprovoked attack in New York City has been arrested, police said. His mother reportedly turned him in.

Missing Persons 1 day ago

Missing father of 3 did 'research' to stage his own death and flee the country: sheriff

Wisconsin officials have successfully contacted Ryan Borgwardt, a missing father of three who "staged his death" in August and apparently fled the country.