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Calgary Domestic Violence Nears 5-Year High

Calgary police report alarming rise in domestic violence incidents, with 2024 potentially reaching the highest numbers in five years. New strategies and community resources are being deployed to address the crisis.

CA father gets 30+ years for killing infant son

A California man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal killing of his infant son. The disturbing case reveals a pattern of abuse that ended in tragedy.

PA Mass Murderer George Banks Dies in Prison at 83

George Banks, one of Pennsylvania's most infamous mass murderers responsible for the 1982 shooting deaths of 13 people including his own children, has died in prison at age 83 while serving multiple life sentences.

Mass murderer George Banks dies in prison after 43 years

Infamous mass murderer George Banks, who killed 13 people in 1982 and narrowly escaped execution, has died in prison at age 75. Discover the chilling story behind one of Pennsylvania's deadliest shooting sprees.

Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform

Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.

Pregnant British teen freed after Dubai drug conviction

A 19-year-old pregnant British student has been released from Dubai prison after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine. Learn how she avoided a potential life sentence in this dramatic international case.

Nova Scotia Appoints Gender-Based Violence Experts

Nova Scotia announces diverse expert appointments to the Minister's Table on Gender-Based Violence, marking a significant step toward developing comprehensive strategies to address and prevent violence in communities across the province.

Ottawa woman charged with aggravated assault downtown

An Ottawa woman is charged with aggravated assault following a serious downtown confrontation that left another woman with significant injuries. Police describe a disturbing sequence of events involving a weapon.

Manitoba Teen Gets Life for Triple Homicide

A Winnipeg teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific beating deaths of three individuals in 2022. The shocking case has left Manitoba's legal system and community grappling with youth violence.

German 'Anti-Greta' Activist Fears Antifa Violence

German conservative activist Naomi Seibt, dubbed the 'anti-Greta Thunberg,' expresses fear of Antifa retaliation following her U.S. speaking tour promoting climate skepticism and conservative values.

Housing Crisis Fuels Domestic Violence in Calgary

Groundbreaking Calgary research exposes direct link between unaffordable housing and rising domestic violence rates, with victims trapped in dangerous situations due to financial constraints.

Rio's Deadliest Police Raid: 40+ Bodies Found

A shocking police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Jacarezinho favela leaves more than 40 dead in what authorities call the city's deadliest raid ever, raising serious human rights concerns.

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