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Lawyer arrested for alleged cruise ship assault

A Florida lawyer, Phillip Ortiz, faces battery charges after allegedly attacking a 67-year-old man on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. The victim was hospitalised. Read the full report.

Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage

An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.

Woman stole £90k from grandfather, avoids prison

Rebecca Culley, 34, stole £90,000 from her elderly grandfather after claiming 'spoilt brat syndrome'. She received a suspended sentence at Chester Crown Court. Read the full story.

Gardener charged in death of elderly Navy captain

Jason Easson faces manslaughter charges after alleged assault on 86-year-old Marcia Chalmers at her Glebe home. The former Royal Australian Navy captain died after a week in hospital.

Man guilty of murdering pensioner for shopping

Peter Augustine, 59, convicted for the murder and robbery of 87-year-old John Mackey in North London. The violent attack occurred after the victim visited a local Co-op. Read the full story.

Sextortion Scam Leads to Murder of Ohio Wife

A 76-year-old Ohio man is charged with murder after police say he killed his wife, driven by a $15,000 sextortion threat from a dating app. Read the shocking details.

Uber Eats driver arrested for assaulting elderly customer

An Uber Eats delivery driver in Orlando faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a 72-year-old customer during a dispute over an undelivered milkshake, with police bodycam footage capturing the violent confrontation.

Pensioner murdered, body found in bag at home

A 67-year-old man was brutally murdered in his own home, with police discovering his body concealed in a bag. The investigation has revealed chilling details about the killer's movements, including purchases of cornflakes and cottage pie.

Pensioner beaten by thugs in vicious hammer attack

A 73-year-old man was brutally assaulted by a gang of four youths in a shocking daylight attack in London. The victim suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm and severe bruising after being targeted while walking through a park.

Police impersonator jailed for elderly fraud scam

A cruel conman who impersonated a police officer to steal thousands from vulnerable pensioners has been jailed. Michael Dineen's sophisticated scam targeted elderly victims across the UK, leaving them financially and emotionally devastated.

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