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Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over 'biggest mistake'

Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".

AAP · May 8, 2025

Claim Can Go Forward Against American Publisher That Allegedly Knew Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder

The claim is under the Alien Tort Statute, which allows lawsuits in U.S. courts for aiding and abetting terrorism (among other things).

Reason · May 8, 2025

Mahendra Patel Released From Jail Amid Caroline Miller's Accusations He Tried To Kidnap Her Child

Video evidence clears Mahendra Patel of kidnapping charges, leading to his release on bond after 45 days in jail.

International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025

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Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

PC Gamer · May 6, 2025

Caroline Miller, Woman Who Cried Wolf Or Victim? Outrage as Innocent Man Still in Jail Over Georgia Mum's Lies

Accusations and Evidence Clash in Controversial Kidnapping Case

International Business Times UK · May 6, 2025

Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed

The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks.

Fortune · May 5, 2025

Inside the 58 hours that saw French police free a crypto hostage whose finger was chopped off

Police tracked the gang to a house in the Essonne region south of Paris

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

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French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Victims have had fingers chopped off by attackers in crimewave targeting entrepreneurs and their families

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

Kidnapped Dad Of Crypto Firm Boss Released In French Police Raid

French police mounted a weekend raid to free a man who had been kidnapped in Paris to force his crypto-millionaire son to pay a ransom, prosecutors said, adding four people were arrested.

International Business Times · May 4, 2025

Could DNA testing shed new light on 93-year mystery of Lindbergh baby case?

A new lawsuit seeks to examine ransom notes linked to the 1932 kidnap and murder of the transatlantic aviator’s son

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2025

Meet the Future Queen of the Netherlands, Who Was Forced to Live in Hiding After Kidnapping Threats

The 21-year-old Princess of Orange, Catharina-Amalia, has overcome a scary period in her young life.

Marie Claire · May 2, 2025

A South African woman is convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter

A South African woman has been convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Mississippi Man Accused of Kidnapping Young Girls After Killing Their Mom Finally Gets Trial Date

David Callihan has been deemed competent to stand trial for the murder of a mother and fatal kidnapping of her young daughters in Lousiiana and Mississippi.

Latin Times · May 2, 2025

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Brother and sister accused of kidnapping woman and baby daughter after family refused to give them $1m

Miguel Angel Duran Duran and Paola Duran Duran, along with Eleodoro ‘Leo’ Estrada-Hernandez, 37, are accused of kidnapping a mother and her baby before releasing them. Estrada-Hernandez is still at large

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Tortured over a tweet: how the war between Kenya’s Gen Z and their president has moved online

Young Kenyans have aired their disappointment in President Ruto by posting satirical images of him on X – leading to some being kidnapped, beaten and tortured

Latin Times · Apr 30, 2025

High School Lacrosse Team Faces Kidnapping Charges as Staged Abduction Went 'Way Beyond Hazing'

Students from a high school lacrosse team are accused of staging a violent mock abduction of younger teammates in what prosecutors say went "way beyond hazing."

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

11 high school lacrosse players face felony kidnapping charges after hazing ritual goes too far

The Westhill High School students have been given 48 hours to turn themselves in to police

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BANG Premier · Apr 30, 2025

Joe Exotic fears husband could be kidnapped

Joe Exotic doesn't want to share too many details about his new husband because he is concerned he could be kidnapped by the Mexican cartel.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Man charged with killing estranged wife in Spain found dead in apparent suicide

David Knezevich was being held at a South Florida federal prison while awaiting trial

Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2025

Napoleon letter denying role in pope’s arrest up for auction

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with the Vatican.

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Professional Soccer Player Hid Under the Bed During Home Invasion. Suspects Kidnapped His Wife and Child Instead

An Ecuadorian soccer player's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped during a home invasion on Wednesday after the intruders appeared to be looking for him.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Ecuardorian footballer ‘hides under bed’ as his wife and child kidnapped in terrifying home invasion

Men broke into the home of Emelec defender Jackson Rodriguez looking for him, according to police

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

Napoleon Letter Auction Recalls French Pope Detention

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Innocent mum's brutal murder linked to organised crime

Police have landed on a likely motive for a woman's brutal kidnapping and murder that also left her young son with life changing head injuries.

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