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world4 months ago

Off-duty Pilot Pleads Guilty to Attempted Engine Sabotage on Alaska Flight

A former off-duty pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to crash an Alaska Airlines jet by trying to shut off its engines mid-flight, after revealing he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was struggling with depression. The incident, which lasted about 90 seconds and involved him resisting and trying to reach the emergency exit, resulted in his sentencing to jail, probation, community service, and restitution. He also founded a non-profit for pilot health and will be assessed for drug use.

entertainment1 year ago

Charlie Hunnam to Star in Amazon's 'Criminal' Series Adaptation

Charlie Hunnam will star in Amazon's adaptation of Ed Brubaker's comic series "Criminal," playing Leo, a master thief. The series, described as an interlocking universe of crime stories, will also feature Richard Jenkins, Adria Arjona, and Kadeem Hardison. Brubaker will co-showrun with Jordan Harper, and the first four episodes will be directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. A premiere date has not yet been announced.

legalcriminal-trial1 year ago

"Trump Faces Criminal Trial in New York for Hush Money"

Prosecutors argue that Trump's recent social media posts violate the gag order in the hush money trial, while the court debates whether to show jury emails, tweets, and phone calls related to Michael Cohen. The jury selection process is expected to be challenging for Trump, and the judge denies the request to include evidence about allegations of sexual assault against Trump. Additionally, prosecutors seek to introduce evidence about the Access Hollywood tape, while the judge reiterates that the tape itself should not be shown to the jury.

crime1 year ago

"Chiefsaholic Ordered to Pay $10.8M to Former Bank Teller in Robbery Case"

Xaviar Babudar, also known as "Chiefsaholic," has been ordered to pay $10.8 million in damages to a former bank teller he threatened with a gun during a string of robberies. The judge's ruling includes $7.2 million for punitive damages and $3.6 million for physical harm and emotional distress. Babudar, who admitted to committing robberies across seven states and laundering over $800,000 in casinos, faces a potential 50-year prison sentence without parole. Despite his potential notoriety, any profits he may make, such as from a book or movie, will go to his creditors.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Chiefsaholic Ordered to Pay $10.8M to Bank Teller in Damages"

Xaviar Badubar, known as Chiefsaholic, faces up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of bank robberies. A bank teller, Payton Garcia, who was threatened by Badubar with a gun, has won a $10.8 million verdict in Oklahoma, with $3.6 million for physical harm and emotional distress, and $7.2 million in punitive damages. Badubar's attorney acknowledged the difficulty of recovering the money, emphasizing that he won't be able to profit from any future endeavors due to the judgment. Badubar is currently held at Leavenworth federal prison awaiting sentencing.

crime1 year ago

"NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's Death Sparks Courtroom Confession and Political Controversy"

More than 200 NYPD officers packed a Queens courtroom as two career criminals were indicted in the shooting death of hero cop Jonathan Diller, with the driver admitting, "I shoot people." Lindy Jones, the driver, faces four counts of felony gun possession, while Guy Rivera, the passenger who allegedly shot Diller, is charged with murder. Both men have extensive criminal histories. Diller, a married father, was killed during a traffic stop, and his widow criticized the failure to keep violent criminals off the streets.

crime1 year ago

"NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller Fatally Shot: Suspects Charged in Connection to Death"

Surveillance footage shows NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller being fatally shot by a career criminal suspect in Queens, with Diller seen writhing in pain on the street. Diller's partner fired back, hitting the suspect, while another man in the car was also arrested. The suspect, Guy Rivera, had a shiv hidden in his rectum and a history of arrests, while the driver, Lindy Jones, faced weapon-related charges. Mayor Eric Adams called for action on criminal recidivism, and donations are being collected for Diller's son through the Silver Shield Foundation.

crime1 year ago

"Charged Driver in Fatal Shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller"

Lindy Jones, nicknamed "Killa," was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and defacing a weapon after a second gun was found in the car he was driving during a traffic stop in which NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot by his passenger, Guy Rivera. Rivera, who has 21 prior arrests, remains hospitalized and has not been charged. Mayor Eric Adams has renewed calls for addressing criminal recidivism, and readers can help support Officer Diller's 1-year-old son through the Silver Shield Foundation.

crime1 year ago

NYPD Officer Fatally Shot During Queens Traffic Stop

NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, 31, was fatally shot by career criminal Guy Rivera during a traffic stop in Queens. Diller, a married father of a 1-year-old, was shot in the stomach and later pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital. The suspect, Rivera, was also shot and is in stable condition. The driver of the car, Lindy Jones, has a criminal background and was arrested on gun charges last April. The incident has sparked outrage and calls to end violence against police officers.

crime2 years ago

Family Shocked as Father's Deathbed Confession Exposes Elusive Life as Fugitive Bank Robber

A Lynnfield man, Ted Conrad, who had been on the run from the police for over 50 years, revealed his criminal past in a deathbed confession to his family before passing away in 2021. Conrad had robbed an Ohio bank of $215,000 in 1969 and had been living under a new identity in Massachusetts. His daughter, Ashley Randele, is now sharing his story on a podcast called "Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad." Conrad's motive for the robbery was to escape his previous life and start over.

crime2 years ago

"Disturbing Discovery: Over 100 Bodies Unearthed in Colorado Funeral Home, Criminal Investigation Launched"

A criminal investigation is underway at a funeral home in Colorado after more than 100 bodies were found improperly stored, creating a hazardous scene. The investigation was initiated after community members reported an odor coming from the facility. The bodies will undergo DNA and forensic analysis to identify them, a process that could take several months. No arrests have been made yet, and a parallel federal investigation is ongoing. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is expected to provide updates as they become available.

crime2 years ago

Ohio prison escape sparks manhunt and employee suspensions.

Four employees have been placed on leave as the search continues for one inmate still at large after two inmates escaped from an Ohio prison by hiding in a trash container. James Lee was recaptured early Wednesday in Kentucky after a police pursuit of a stolen car the men were believed to be in ended in a crash and a foot chase. Bradley Gillespie, imprisoned since 2016 for murder, remains at large. A criminal investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is ongoing.