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A man on a flight from Chicago to Germany stabbed two teenagers with a fork and assaulted crew members, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston and his subsequent arrest. He faces federal charges with potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
A Louisiana resident, Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, has been accused by US prosecutors of participating in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and of providing support to a terrorist organization, after allegedly traveling to the US on a fraudulent visa and coordinating armed fighters. He was arrested in Louisiana and denies the charges.
The indictment of James Comey has raised concerns about the potential politicization of the US justice system, with implications for Donald Trump's political retribution.
A US woman, Christina Chapman, was sentenced to over eight years in prison for her role in a scheme where North Korean operatives used remote work jobs to steal identities, generate millions of dollars, and fund North Korea's nuclear program, highlighting the risks of remote hiring and cybercrime.
Hugo Carvajal, Venezuela's former military intelligence chief, pleaded guilty in the US to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, implicating him in a high-ranking Venezuelan military drug-smuggling organization and revealing potential information about the Maduro government. His plea marks a significant shift from his previous denials and may involve a plea deal, amidst ongoing US accusations against Maduro and his circle.
Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan military intelligence chief and close associate of Hugo Chavez, pleaded guilty in a US court to charges including narcoterrorism conspiracy and drug trafficking, linked to a cartel that partnered with FARC to flood the US with cocaine, with sentencing scheduled for October.
A former Syrian military official, Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, has been charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture after being arrested in California for visa fraud. Al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008, allegedly ordered severe physical and mental abuse of prisoners. His arrest highlights the US's commitment to holding war criminals accountable, even for crimes committed abroad. Al-Sheikh denies the charges, calling them politically motivated. If convicted, he faces significant prison time for both torture and immigration fraud.
The U.S. has launched an investigation into the killing of Sonya Massey, focusing on uncovering the circumstances and identifying those responsible for her death.
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has defended his decision to go on a fishing trip with billionaire Paul Singer, saying that he did not discuss any cases with him. Critics have raised concerns about the potential conflict of interest, as Singer's hedge fund has been involved in several cases that have come before the Supreme Court.