Browsing: Crime
Legal experts weigh whether Anthony Fauci’s refusal to answer certain Senate COVID-19 questions could trigger criminal exposure, as lawmakers debate oversight limits and accountability.
Fact Check Team finds U.S. crime rates are dropping sharply nationwide, but data shows the downward trend began well before Donald Trump’s return to the political spotlight.
Washington state now leads the nation in retail theft, prompting renewed calls for legislative reform as businesses report mounting losses, safety concerns and pressure for tougher enforcement.
A Tulalip Tribes member has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter and using a firearm during a crime of violence, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
The US is preparing sanctions against the International Criminal Court, according to The Jerusalem Post, escalating tensions over investigations into American and allied officials.
New data show youth crime in Washington, DC is concentrated among a small group of repeat offenders, even as overall juvenile arrest numbers decline, Scripps News reports.
Donald Trump vowed to remove homeless encampments from central Washington if reelected, while a U.S. official said the National Guard may be deployed to support local authorities
As Trump’s federal DC takeover reshapes law enforcement, residents face shifting crime patterns and political tensions. Are fears rising—or overblown? Share your experience.
Federal authorities searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s residence as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, the DOJ confirmed, while declining to provide further details on the case.
A former Yakima teacher arrested in a regional crime sweep appeared in court Monday, facing multiple child rape charges. Prosecutors detailed allegations involving a former student.
The EU has condemned Washington’s sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, deepening a transatlantic rift over global justice, diplomatic norms and accountability.
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing the legality of “geofence” warrants, a controversial tool that lets police sweep up location data from nearby smartphones during crime investigations.
WBMA’s Fact Check Team breaks down crime data across the U.S. and in Washington, D.C., separating perception from reality and examining what the latest statistics really show.
US crime rates declined nationwide in 2024, according to new FBI data, with violent and property offenses falling across most regions, the Oklahoma Voice reports, signaling a continued post-pandemic improvement.
UN experts warn that alleged US boat strikes on civilians could constitute crimes against humanity, urging investigations into possible violations of international humanitarian law.
Tennessee is poised to execute a female inmate, marking the state’s first execution of a woman in more than two centuries, reigniting debate over capital punishment and gender in the justice system.
Following National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., officials report shifts in crime trends. Early data show changes in violent and property offenses, prompting debate over the mission’s impact.
US legal experts say recent American strikes on Iran could constitute war crimes, Reuters reports, raising new questions over civilian harm, targeting decisions, and U.S. compliance with international law.
A suspected thief was detained at Washington Sports Club in a D.C. mall Saturday afternoon, witnesses told PoPville. Police responded quickly, and an investigation is underway.
Colombia has extradited the leader of an armed group to the United States, signaling a policy shift towards closer cooperation with Washington in security and anti-drug efforts.