crime
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To the extent it’s possible for the U.S. to assist neighbors in recovering democratic institutions that have been lost to organized crime, the initiative has promise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
A Met spokesperson said the force would not comment on the ongoing civil claim, but said its thoughts were with Mr Kololo, the victims of the crime and their families.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
"We will take a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime and other offending," said senior Met officer Carl Galvin.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Survivors may not report their assault to law enforcement for any number of reasons, including a fear of retaliation, not believing the police would help and not believing the crime was important enough.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
It wouldn’t matter that I’d done the crime in some unknown future or that current me had no flying clue what was going on.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
But residents on Okinawa, where any crimes involving US forces have long inflamed criticism of the troops' presence, told AFP of their frustration and anger in the wake of another alleged incident.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Based in the Dutch city of The Hague, the ICC tries individuals suspected of the world's worst offences -- war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
“This year’s laureate has been instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
But critics say these programs generally focus on environmental crimes and overlook labor abuses on ships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Hundreds more have been released after being proved innocent of noncapital crimes through DNA testing.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
