World Cup Travelers Warned of Crime and Kidnapping Risks
U.S. officials advised World Cup travelers to review Mexico’s region-specific security restrictions and a Level 2 advisory citing terrorism, crime and kidnapping risks.
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Ariana Meriwether Case Sent to Grand Jury in Richmond Attack
Ariana Meriwether’s attempted-murder and burglary case was sent to a grand jury after a Richmond armed-robbery investigation.
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case
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Michael Lunsford Held on $1M Bond in Columbus Murder Case
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Christopher Upchurch Charged in Oklahoma City Shooting Death
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Gregg Page Gets 50 Years for Atlantic City Double Shooting
Gregg Page received consecutive prison terms totaling 50 years for the 2024 Atlantic City inlet shooting that killed Carley Elbert and seriously wounded Kamille Stewart.
David Harrison Murder Trial Opens in Castro Valley Killing
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal Pleads Not Guilty to 17-Count Indictment
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Coral Smith Arrested in Pima County Kidnapping Case
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John Harrison Ford Charged in Jean Gragg Marketplace Killing
John Harrison Ford, 18, faced upgraded murder and felony-murder charges after Jean Gragg died from injuries suffered in a Facebook Marketplace shooting.