DOJ pushed prosecution after deportation error
A judge's order reveals US Justice Department officials made a human smuggling case a 'top priority' only after a mistaken deportation. Read the latest on the legal battle.
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Judge to Probe Vindictive Prosecution in Deportation Case
A federal judge has halted the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ordering a hearing to determine if US prosecutors are pursuing vindictive charges. The hearing is set for 28 January.
Spirit Airlines agents charged with theft of passenger's purse
Two Spirit Airlines agents face theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's designer purse from Fort Lauderdale airport. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Ex-missionary charged with child sex abuse in Haiti
A former Ohio missionary faces federal charges for sexually abusing four minors in Haiti over 17 years. Read the full investigation into the case and its impact.
Man charged over alleged grooming of mother for child access
A 46-year-old Queensland man faces court accused of grooming a mother in the Philippines to gain sexual access to her 12 and 16-year-old daughters. Read the full details of the AFP investigation.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Man City 115 charges verdict 'imminent' says ex-advisor
A verdict on Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges could be revealed before Christmas, according to a former club advisor. Get the latest on the long-running saga.
NHS prescription fees frozen for second consecutive year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes NHS prescription charges at £9.90 for second year, saving patients £12 million. Campaigners call for complete abolition of 'unfair health tax'.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
FBI offers $15M for Olympian Ryan Wedding arrest
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding faces new FBI charges including witness tampering and murder. The reward for information leading to his arrest has increased to $15 million. Learn the latest developments.
4 dead after migrant boat capsizes off San Diego
At least four people have died after a wooden migrant vessel capsized in stormy seas off San Diego. The Coast Guard continues its search for survivors in this tragic human smuggling incident.
Man City Verdict Delayed as Premier League Debate Intensifies
The Premier League's verdict on Manchester City's 115 financial charges faces further delays amid an intensifying internal debate over Chair Alison Brittain's future. Discover the latest developments.
Nationwide Explains Overdraft Charges and 28-Day Notice
Nationwide Building Society clarifies its overdraft fees, including 39.9% interest and a 28-day notice period. Discover how to manage your account and avoid unexpected charges.
Man City 115 Charges: Verdict Imminent by 2025
Manchester City awaits the verdict on 115 Premier League financial charges. The bombshell decision, expected before end of 2025, could reshape English football. Read the latest.
Death Row Gran Lindsay Sandiford's Final Plea
British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford continues her desperate battle against execution in Indonesia as she marks another birthday on death row. The 67-year-old from Gloucestershire faces firing squad for drug smuggling charges.
Lorry drivers paid £2,000 per migrant to smuggle into UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs are paying lorry drivers up to £2,000 per migrant in sophisticated smuggling operations targeting UK borders. Police report dramatic spike in arrests as border security tightens.
Border Patrol agent charged with smuggling migrants in Chicago
A US Border Patrol agent stationed in Chicago faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling undocumented Mexican migrants in a private vehicle while off-duty, exposing serious security breaches.
Harvard Morgue Scandal: Body Parts Theft Arrests
Federal authorities have uncovered a gruesome criminal network involving stolen human remains from Harvard Medical School's morgue, with two individuals now facing serious charges in a case that has shocked the medical community.
Harvard Morgue Manager Sold Stolen Body Parts: FBI
Shocking FBI investigation reveals Harvard Medical School morgue manager allegedly sold stolen human remains including brains, skin and bones to nationwide buyers in macabre criminal scheme.
Pregnant British teen cleared in Georgia drug case
Exclusive: 19-year-old Bella Culley, seven months pregnant, finally flies home to Britain after Georgian authorities drop drug charges in dramatic U-turn following international pressure.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Alabama Football Star Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Arrested
Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., son of NFL veteran Dre Kirkpatrick, faces multiple felony charges including illegal firearm possession and drug offences after dramatic arrest in Tuscaloosa.
Pregnant Brit jailed in Georgia over drug allegations
Bella Culley, a pregnant British woman, faces desperate conditions in a Georgian jail after being arrested for alleged cannabis possession while travelling. Her family fights for justice amid health concerns.
Perth father dies in custody over baby formula smuggling charges
Exclusive: Chilean chemist turned alleged smuggling kingpin dies in Australian custody while fighting extradition to the US over international baby formula trafficking conspiracy.
Couple accused of horrific abuse against live-in nanny
Shocking details emerge as David Ong and Samantha Booth face multiple charges for allegedly imprisoning and torturing their nanny in their Michigan home.
Pregnant British teen may give birth in Georgian prison
A 19-year-old British woman, heavily pregnant and detained in Georgia on drug charges, may be forced to give birth behind bars after accepting a plea bargain that could see her imprisoned for up to eight years.
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