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Crime and Justice

Scott Morrison Says Cabinet Minister Accused Of Rape 'Vigorously' Denies Allegation
The PMs rejected calls for the minister named in an anonymous letter to stand aside.
By Colin Packham, Reuters

Capitol Suspects Ex Turns Him In After He Calls Her A Moron
Pennsylvania man Richard Michetti apparently sent his ex-girlfriend text messages and two videos from inside the Capitol.
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Im Not A Cat: Lawyer Gets Stuck In Kitten Filter Mode During Zoom Court Case
District court in Texas posts video of the mishap that cheered everyone up.
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Grandfather Sentenced For Dropping Granddaughter From Cruise Ship Deck
Salvatore Sam Anello, who pleaded guilty to negligent homicide, will serve 3 years probation for the death of 18-month-old Chloe Wiegand.
By AP

'Cowboys For Trump' Founder Arrested In DC After Vowing To Bring Guns To Inauguration
After storming Capitol barricades, Couy Griffin said "blood" would run from the building when rioters return, said an FBI affidavit.
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Four People Died During Violent Occupation Of US Capitol, DC Police Say
Law enforcement said one woman was fatally shot and three others died in medical emergencies.
By AP

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Denied Bail
This week saw Assange dodge extradition to the United States.
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UK Judge: WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can't Be Extradited To US
Assanges lawyers have said he faces up to 175 years in jail if convicted of charges in the US
By Sara C Nelson, HuffPost UK

Man Called Most Prolific Serial Killer In US History Dies
Samuel Little died at a California hospital. He killed nearly 60 confirmed victims in his lifetime, and claimed to have killed even more.
By John Rogers, Associated Press

Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Teen Of Phone Theft Claims She Was Assaulted
I actually ... try very hard to make sure that I am always doing the right thing, the woman, who police say may face charges, told CNN.
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