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crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Judge Orders Release of 'Newburgh Four' and Accuses FBI of Targeting Innocent Individuals

Three men convicted in a post-9/11 terrorism sting, known as the "Newburgh four," have been ordered to be released from prison by a judge who criticized the FBI for their role in radicalizing the men and accused them of "trolling for terrorists." The judge deemed their sentences "unduly harsh and unjust" and granted their request for compassionate release, stating that the men were "hapless, easily manipulated and penurious petty criminals" caught up in a scheme driven by overzealous FBI agents and a questionable informant. The judge reduced their 25-year mandatory minimum sentences to time served plus 90 days. The fourth man is expected to complete his sentence in 2030. Defense lawyers raised questions about entrapment, arguing that the informant manipulated the men.

via The Guardian US|

#crime #entrapment #fbi

mental-health2 years ago•2 min saved

Age-related changes in two key factors linked to suicidal behavior revealed by new research

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that feelings of entrapment and poor social problem-solving skills are related to suicidal behavior in individuals with depression. However, the impact of these factors varies across the adult lifespan, with feelings of entrapment being more influential in younger adults and poor social problem-solving skills being more influential in older adults. The study also found gender differences, with women more likely to report feelings of entrapment and men more likely to report poor social problem-solving skills. The findings highlight the importance of considering age and gender when addressing suicidal behavior in individuals with depression and suggest that interventions targeting these factors may help prevent suicide.

via PsyPost|

#depression #entrapment #lifespan

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple accidents in Texas leave several injured and roads closed.

Two people, including a child, were entrapped in a multi-vehicle collision in south Austin, with one vehicle on its side. Three patients were declared as trauma alerts and are being evaluated, with one teen and one adult taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Drivers should avoid the area due to expected delays.

via KXAN.com|

#accidents #atcems #austin

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

Mistrial declared in federal case against Maryland doctors accused of sharing patient information with Russia.

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the spy trial of two Maryland doctors accused of trying to be Russian assets. The jury was deadlocked, with one juror believing the defendants were entrapped and 11 believing they were not. The couple was charged with conspiracy and illegally accessing and sharing patient health files with an undercover agent who they thought was a Russian operative. Both sides agree the records were shared, but the reasons why are in dispute. The defense claimed the defendants were entrapped by the government to commit all of the crimes.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|

#crime #entrapment #maryland-doctors

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Egyptian police accused of using fake Grindr accounts to entrap users

Grindr, the world's leading gay dating app, has been sending safety warnings to its users in Egypt, cautioning them that police are allegedly using fake accounts to entrap those seeking dates on the platform. The warning comes after a spike in arrests of LGBTQ people last weekend. Grindr says it has at least hundreds of thousands of users in Egypt, where LGTBQ people have long faced crackdowns and police entrapment. While homosexuality is not criminalized in Egypt, officials have used "public morality" laws that punish "debauchery" as a legal basis for prosecuting men who are suspected of same-sex relations.

via The Washington Post|

#egypt #entrapment #grindr