The Latest Breaking News from Kidnapping

Kidnapped teen shot by Calif. police

Sheriff confirms the girl died in a police shootout after they issued an Amber Alert earlier in the day

Salon · Sep 28, 2022

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 · Sep 28, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

EastEnders' Alfie Moon kidnapped at gunpoint by balaclava wearing gangster

Alfie Moon's return to Albert Square isn't all smooth sailing with pictures from EastEnders filming showing him being kidnapped at gunpoint - but what sort of trouble has he got himself into?

Daily Mirror · Sep 25, 2022

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 · Sep 25, 2022

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 · Sep 24, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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GOP rival quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

'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 · Sep 23, 2022