All articles tagged with #criminal behavior
A study found that lesions to the right uncinate fasciculus, a white matter tract in the brain, may causally contribute to the onset of criminal behavior, especially violent crimes, in individuals with recent brain injuries, providing insights that could influence legal and medical assessments.
A Stanford doctor has warned women about the disturbing trend of men ejaculating into their drinks, citing instances where men have been caught putting semen into women's water bottles, coffee cups, and food. The act poses serious health risks if the person ejaculating has an STI, and perpetrators have been convicted on charges of assault and battery. The psychology behind this unsettling fetish is not extensively studied, but it is seen as a way for perpetrators to assert power over their victims and seek validation from unattainable women.
Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das debunks five myths about murderers, including the misconception that all murderers have serious mental illnesses. He explains that most murderers do not have recognized mental disorders, and even if they exhibit symptoms of mental illness, it may not be severe enough to control their actions. Dr. Das also addresses the myths that most people are killed by strangers, that murderers will kill again, that serial killers are brilliant criminal masterminds, and that all killers are inherently evil or monsters. He emphasizes the diversity of backgrounds, motivations, and mental states among individuals who have committed murder, highlighting the complexity of their circumstances and the need to avoid simplistic and harmful portrayals.
The Military Advocate General of the IDF, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has sent a letter to IDF commanders stating that some soldiers' actions during the war in Gaza have "crossed the criminal threshold," including unjustifiable use of force, looting, and destruction of civilian property, and action must be taken against them.
Noah Ney, a 16-year-old gang member from Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting a five-year-old girl in the neck. Ney, who had a criminal record and had previously escaped from a juvenile detention center, was found guilty of multiple charges including firearms, drugs, gangs, theft, and assault. The court heard that Ney showed no amenability to treatment and had rejected previous attempts at rehabilitation. The judge scheduled a judicial review of his sentence in 2028, where it could be reduced if Ney demonstrates remorse and reform.
Large crowds, mostly consisting of juveniles, looted multiple stores and damaged property in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The looting was not related to the earlier peaceful protest but was carried out by criminal opportunists using the protest as an excuse. At least 20 arrests have been made, and two firearms were recovered. Over 100 juveniles and young adults were involved, and the extent of the damage is still being determined. Law enforcement officials plan to use surveillance video to identify and apprehend the individuals involved.
A review of 17 studies conducted by researchers at George Washington University suggests that exposure to lead contamination during childhood increases the risk of engaging in criminal behavior as an adult, particularly drug-related offenses. Lead exposure, which can come from various sources including tap water, has been linked to a range of health issues and developmental delays. The study highlights the importance of preventing lead exposure to safeguard public health and promote a safer society. However, the review had limitations, and further research is needed to establish a definitive link between lead exposure and criminal behavior.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that former President Donald Trump should have done more to prevent the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, but questioned whether his actions were criminal. DeSantis criticized the attempt to "criminalize politics" and expressed concerns about the politicization of the FBI and Department of Justice. If indicted, this would be the third indictment for Trump and the second by Special Counsel Jack Smith in relation to the Jan. 6 investigation.
Staff at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York committed "significant misconduct," including potentially criminal behavior, that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to die by suicide in 2019, according to a report by the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General. The report found that staff failed to assign Epstein a new cellmate after he had been placed on suicide watch, failed to adequately supervise the Special Housing Unit where Epstein was held prior to his death, and neglected to ensure the facility's security camera system could record video, among other missteps. The report also found that Epstein was permitted special accommodations not afforded to other prisoners, including the ability to make an unmonitored, unrecorded phone call the night before he died.