Wednesday, March 19

Crime

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Crime

Andrew Lester’s confession in shooting incident days before his death

Andrew Lester, un hombre de 86 años de Misuri que se declaró culpable de un cargo reducido en el sonado caso del tiroteo al adolescente afroamericano Ralph Yarl, ha fallecido, según informaron los fiscales. El fallecimiento de Lester ocurre pocos días después de que admitiera su responsabilidad en el incidente de 2023, el cual atrajo la atención del país y reavivó las discusiones sobre el racismo y las leyes de armas en Estados Unidos.El lamentable caso se centró en el tiroteo a Ralph Yarl, un estudiante de honor de 16 años que por error tocó el timbre de la puerta de Lester mientras intentaba recoger a sus hermanos menores en Kansas City. Lester, un mecánico de aviones retirado, sostuvo que actuó en defensa propia, pero los fiscales lo acusaron de asalto en primer grado y acción criminal ...
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Five individuals accused in ‘Scattered Spider’ operation

In an important development, authorities in the U.S. have accused five people of being part of the 'Scattered Spider' hacking operation, a complex cybercrime scheme that has attacked prominent companies and government agencies. The individuals are suspected to be members of a well-organized group accountable for a series of security compromises that took advantage of weaknesses in commonly used systems. These charges highlight the escalating danger posed by cybercriminal networks and the rising sophistication of their methods.In a significant breakthrough, U.S. authorities have charged five individuals allegedly involved in the 'Scattered Spider' hacking operation, a sophisticated cybercrime scheme that has targeted major corporations and government entities. The accused are believed to be...
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Suspects charged in aftermath of Fort Campbell soldier’s death

Two people have been formally accused in relation to the horrific murder of Katia Dueñas Aguilar, a 23-year-old soldier based at Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Originally hailing from Mesquite, Texas, Aguilar was unfortunately discovered dead due to stab wounds at her residence in Clarksville in May of the previous year. This case, which has greatly impacted both military and civilian communities, has moved forward as charges have been filed against her husband and another woman.Sofia Rodas, aged 35, faces charges of first-degree murder along with evidence tampering, as per a release from the Clarksville Police Department. Reynaldo Salinas Cruz, Aguilar’s spouse, aged 40, has similarly been charged with tampering with evidence. The two suspects were earlier held on different federal charges an...
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New DNA evidence leads to arrest in Toronto murder case

After over 26 years, authorities in Toronto have declared the capture of an individual accused of killing Donna Oglive, a pregnant woman who was strangled back in 1998. This development resulted from progress in forensic technology and revamped investigation strategies, which included DNA testing and reaching out to the public via online platforms.Ronald Gordon Ackerman, a 50-year-old resident of Gander, Newfoundland, was detained last week at Toronto Pearson Airport. He faces charges of first-degree murder linked to Oglive’s death. This arrest marks an important advancement in a case that has troubled both Toronto police and the local community for many years.Ronald Gordon Ackerman, a 50-year-old man from Gander, Newfoundland, was arrested last week at Toronto Pearson Airport. He has been...
Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows
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Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that his country may retaliate against Ukraine following Kyiv’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The move has escalated tensions between the two neighbors and added a new dimension to the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and some European Union member states. In a video message posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “sabotage” after Ukraine followed through on its New Year’s Day promise to stop Russian gas flows to Europe. The decision marked the expiration of a key transit deal with Moscow, which Zelensky described as “one of Moscow’s greatest defeats.” Fico, however, criticized the move’s repercussions for Slovakia and Europe, calling it a “drasti...
Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12 in one of the nation’s worst mass shootings
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Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12 in one of the nation’s worst mass shootings

A quiet New Year in the small town of Cetinje, Montenegro, was shattered when a gunman went on a deadly rampage, killing 12 people, including two children, before succumbing to self-inflicted injuries early Thursday. The tragedy, one of the worst mass killings in Montenegro’s history, has left the Balkan nation in shock and mourning. The attacker, identified by police as 45-year-old Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, began his spree on Wednesday afternoon following a brawl at a local restaurant. According to authorities, Martinovic killed four people at the restaurant before moving to three other locations, where he shot and killed eight more, including two children. Police said the victims were closely connected to the gunman. “All the victims were his godfathers, friends… the motive is still unk...
Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children
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Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children

Ecuador has been shaken by a tragic case involving the disappearance and deaths of four children, leading to the detention of 16 air force members accused of involvement. The charred remains of the children, aged 11 to 15, were found weeks after they were reportedly forced into a military patrol car. The case has sparked national outrage and protests, tarnishing the image of the armed forces amidst an ongoing crackdown on violent criminal groups under President Daniel Noboa. The children—Saúl Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josué and Ismael Arroyo—were last seen on December 8 in Guayas province after playing soccer. Video evidence released by Ecuador’s National Assembly showed the children being coerced into a military vehicle. The defense ministry initially claimed the children had ...