Ex-LAPD detective rearrested in cold case
Former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles was rearrested in August 2026 following cold-case DNA evidence linking him to a 1994 kidnapping and robbery in Thousand Oaks. He had previously been paroled in 2020 after serving part of a 102-year sentence.
Former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles was rearrested in August 2026 following cold-case DNA evidence linking him to a 1994 kidnapping and robbery in Thousand Oaks. He had previously been paroled in 2020 after serving part of a 102-year sentence.
Pop Smoke killer sentenced to 4 more years
Deijae Jester confessed to fatally shooting the "Dior" rapper in February 2020 in the Hollywood Hills. He was 18 when he confessed and was 15 years old at the time of the deadly shooting.
Deijae Jester confessed to fatally shooting the "Dior" rapper in February 2020 in the Hollywood Hills. He was 18 when he confessed and was 15 years old at the time of the deadly shooting.
Hit-and-run driver kills man in South LA
Police have not released a description of the suspect.
Police have not released a description of the suspect.
US homicide rate falls to 75-year low as violent crime declines, FBI says
The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.
The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.
Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.
'This situation is heartbreaking:' 6 found dead, including suspect, in northern Michigan community
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Man convicted in Pop Smoke's murder gets additional prison time over smuggled fentanyl: report
A man convicted in the fatal 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke will serve an additional four years in state prison following a drug smuggling incident, according to a report.
A man convicted in the fatal 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke will serve an additional four years in state prison following a drug smuggling incident, according to a report.
CA teen pleads guilty to kicking sea lion
18-year-old Tyler Muehl of La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court to harassing wildlife after a viral video showed him kicking a sea lion.
18-year-old Tyler Muehl of La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court to harassing wildlife after a viral video showed him kicking a sea lion.
Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
Son ruled legally insane in 2022 dismemberment murder of mother in Camarillo
David Hoetzlein was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2022 murder of his mother in Camarillo, California, and faces placement in a state mental hospital.
David Hoetzlein was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2022 murder of his mother in Camarillo, California, and faces placement in a state mental hospital.
DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive.
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive.
'Cruelty for Clicks' explores online videos showing animal cruelty
Seeing a video online that shows an animal being abused gets a reaction from all of us. But there's something you probably do that you shouldn't do that makes the problem worse. Nina Jackel, founder of the non profit group 'Lady Freethinker', talks about "Cruelty For Clicks."
Seeing a video online that shows an animal being abused gets a reaction from all of us. But there's something you probably do that you shouldn't do that makes the problem worse. Nina Jackel, founder of the non profit group 'Lady Freethinker', talks about "Cruelty For Clicks."
Why most criminal cases end in plea deals
Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others.
Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others.
Ex-LAPD detective rearrested
Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime
Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime
Deadly shooting in Compton under investigation
Information on a suspect was not released.
Information on a suspect was not released.
Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
What’s next for Luigi Mangione after his federal guilty plea?
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, resolving the federal case against him while a separate state prosecution remains pending.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, resolving the federal case against him while a separate state prosecution remains pending.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Search warrant leads to rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from alleged dog fighting operation
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.