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No Religious Exemption from Felon-in-Possession Gun Ban for Muslim Believer in Self-Defense

From U.S. v. Harper, decided Friday by Judge Leonard Strand (N.D. Iowa): [Harper is being prosecuted for] possession of a firearm by a felon and unlawful drug user in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and (3) and § 924(a)(2)…. Harper argues that [he is entitled to a religious exemption…

Reason

UP: Noida cops rescue abducted boy after gun battle

In what could be termed a dramatic turn of events, police in Greater Noida on Monday foiled a kidnapping and extortion bid after an encounter, rescuing the child in less than 24 hours. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of girl was turned in by his own parents

Surveillance photos utlimately led to the man’s arrest

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Russia accused of 'kidnapping' head of Ukraine nuclear plant

Russian forces seized the director-general of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Friday, Ukrainian state nuclear company Energoatom said.

WEKU

Woman calls police on neighbour after glitter Christmas card and playful corgi move

Other incidents with her alleged neighbour from hell included kidnapping her cat and a dispute over their gardens

Irish Mirror

Former Chicago police officer faces federal kidnap sex assault charges

James Sajdak, 64, pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Wednesday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Cox.

Chicago Sun-Times

Israeli child and father escape ‘cult’ after camp raided by Mossad and Mexican police

The group has been accused of kidnapping and sexual abuse, though its members deny any wrongdoing

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California fugitive and teenage daughter, 15, killed by police in shootout

Anthony John Graziano led police on a chase along the 15 Freeway near Victorville

The Independent UK

Lawn care worker, friend arrested for kidnapping techie’s son from his house

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The Hindu

Three young men sentenced for the aggravated kidnapping of Peter Keeley who was found dead in 2020

A judge has handed down differing sentences over the aggravated kidnapping of a Canberra man whose body was found in bushland.

ABC News

Editorial: The best path to justice in DeSantis’ migrant-flight scandal

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to answer for the dubious legality of his cruel stunt that dropped two state-funded planeloads of migrants on the Massachusetts resort community of Martha’s Vineyard. At the very least, he appears to have violated the boundaries of the state…

Orlando Sentinel

As violence worsens in Haiti, United Nations orders evacuation of non-essential staff

The United Nations is ordering the evacuation of all non-essential international workers from Haiti, citing ongoing violence that has left workers vulnerable to kidnapping and attacks last week on U.N.-backed food warehouses across the country.

Miami Herald

GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

TROY, Mich. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon used the 2020 kidnapping plot against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to attack the Democratic incumbent during speeches on Friday, remarks that quickly drew a backlash.

Tribune News Service

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GOP rival quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

TROY, Mich. — Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon joked during a Friday campaign event about the 2020 kidnapping plot against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a remark that quickly drew criticism.

Daily Mirror

'Suspicious' man orders girl, 12, to 'get in car' during terrifying kidnapping attempt

The schoolgirl was making her way home from a day of classes at around 3.50pm, when she noticed a 'suspicious man' waiting in his car as he asked her to 'come here' through the open window

Daily Mirror

Moment mum who faked her own kidnapping to hide at ex's house is confronted by police

Sherri Papini vanished for 20 days back in 2016 before mysteriously reappearing, claiming to have been kidnapped and tortured - but police rumbled her web of lies

Orlando Sentinel

Editorial: The best path to justice in DeSantis’ migrant-flight scandal

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The Hindu

1989 kidnapping case | Rubaiya Sayeed appears before Jammu TADA court

JKLF chief Yasin Malik is likely to cross-examine Rubaiya Sayeed on October 20 in the 1989 kidnapping case

WEKU

She faked her kidnapping to go back to her ex. Now she'll get 18 months in prison

Sherri Papini disappeared in 2016, triggering a three-week multi-state search. When she resurfaced, she told authorities an elaborate lie about being abducted and tortured by two Hispanic women.

Daily Record

Mum who lied about own kidnapping sentenced to 18 months in prison

Sherri Papini, 39, made false statements to the FBI claiming she was snatched by two Hispanic woman while out jogging.

Evening Standard

California mother jailed for 18 months for faking her own kidnapping to stay with boyfriend

Sherri Papini went missing on a jog prompting an FBI investigation

Tribune News Service

What Sherri Papini said in court before being sentenced for fabricating California kidnapping

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Before Sherri Papini was sentenced to 18 months in prison for admitting her 2016 kidnapping was a hoax, the Northern California mother of two delivered an emotional statement to Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb in a federal courtroom in Sacramento.

The Guardian - US

California woman who admitted to faking her kidnapping sentenced to 18 months in prison

Sherri Papini’s case gained national attention when she went missing for weeks but was found staying with an ex-boyfriend

The Independent UK

Sherri Papini sentenced to 18 months for 2016 kidnapping hoax

The 40-year-old mother of two pleaded guilty last spring under a plea bargain that includes paying more than $300,000 in restitution

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