Luigi Mangione case: Key events from CEO’s killing to guilty plea Mangione is scheduled to go on trial on state murder charges on Sept 8 The Independent UK · Aug 14
Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif’s father Steven Sansom and Adam Watson accused of trying to kill Urfan Sharif, who murdered his daughter, in prison The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Garage owner linked to MP’s shooting sentenced NARATHIWAT - A court in this southern province has sentenced a garage owner to five years in prison for dismantling an Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) pickup truck used in the shooting of a Prachachat Party MP. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Tennessee’s Justin Pearson takes on America’s most contentious issues The progressive candidate won a Democratic congressional primary after boldly staking positions on voting rights, datacenters and the US war machine The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Wife killer to remain behind bars after High Court quashes release decision Glyn Razzell has spent more than 20 years in prison for the murder of his estranged wife, Linda Razzell. Evening Standard · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione Reportedly Set to Plead Guilty in Federal Case Over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Killing: UNH Stock in Focus (UPDATED) Editor’s Note: The story has been refreshed with the latest market price action. Benzinga · Aug 14
Wife killer Glyn Razzell awaits High Court ruling on prison release for murder Razzell’s family have said they ‘will not feel safe’ if the wife murderer is released The Independent UK · Aug 14
School in Loei suspends classes after shooting threat Loei Pittayakom School in Loei province suspended on-site classes on Friday after discovering online chat messages in which a Matthayom Suksa 2 (Grade 8) student allegedly told a friend that he was planning to carry out a shooting at the school, reportedly inspired by the Aug 7 attack near Bangkok. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Case Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal case over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, but his separate New York murder trial could still go ahead. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting Students stood quietly outside their Bangkok school Friday as teachers checked their bags, pockets and even pencil cases under new security measures introduced after last week's deadly shooting. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
'Shock' gloves for US immigration agents fuel potential abuse fears WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Plans to equip US immigration enforcement agents with gloves capable of delivering debilitating electric shocks have fueled concerns over potential abuses by a force that critics say is already over-zealous and under-trained. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Three men executed in three states on same day for first time since 2010 Having three executions in one day is a coincidence in scheduling, but it also reflected a trend of increased executions in the US The Independent UK · Aug 14
Limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted for some in Texas after judge’s order takes effect The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act. The Texas Tribune · Aug 13
Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say Police say a Minnesota man used a screwdriver to fatally stab his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare before killing himself The Independent UK · Aug 13
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns A court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns has taken effect
The Texas Tribune · Aug 13 U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston Aaron Reitz did not reveal what FBI testing found in bags taken from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after his July 7 shooting death. Other men in the van said the bags contained salt.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 13 Key witness in alleged Bar Beach shooting murder directed to give evidence The teen has refused to give a statement to police, the court heard.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 'Illegal Alien' Released From Custody One Day Before Allegedly Stabbing Father of Two to Death A Contra Costa County judge released Iriarte-Valdez from custody one day before prosecutors say he killed Todd Stewart during a burglary.
The Guardian - US · Aug 13 Three men executed on same day in US for the first time in 15 years Rare scheduling in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama underlines the renewed appetite in US for state killings
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Luigi Mangione's Surprise Federal Hearing Fuels Plea Deal Speculation Just Weeks Before Murder Trial Luigi Mangione's federal case sees an emergency court conference, fuelling speculation of a plea deal just before his state murder trial. The outcome could impact legal strategies in both cases.
AAP · Aug 13 Grievances allegedly fuelled mate's metal pole murder A man allegedly hid a metal pole in park shrubbery before using it to bash his friend in the head 17 times, a jury has been told.
Bangkok Post · Aug 13 ‘Gun prize’ giveaway prompts policy change An event in which shotguns were billed as draw prizes for public officials on Koh Phangan will be the last of its kind, a senior Interior Ministry official said on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Met chief questions why Simon Levy was freed after assaulting prison officer Murderer and serial sex offender sexually assaulted female staff member in HMP Brixton but was still released
The Times of India · Aug 13 Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan? US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves is facing criticism from civil rights groups and Democratic officials, with a pending wrongful-death lawsuit in Kentucky raising concerns over the potential misuse of the devices.
Benzinga · Aug 13 Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Tyler Robinson’s Lawyers Fight Death Penalty, Say 'the Bullets Traveled Above, Not Through, the Crowd' Tyler Robinson’s defense team challenged prosecutors’ push for the death penalty, arguing the alleged shooter targeted only conservative activist Charlie Kirk and did not endanger other attendees at the Utah Valley University event.