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Spain Prosecutor Backs US Extradition of ChambersWorld — 2hA Spanish prosecutor backed the U.S. request to extradite philanthropist and media heir James Cox Chambers Jr., who faces charges tied to 2023 protests and money laundering. Chambers says the case is politically motivated because of his support for Palestinian causes; Spain’s High Court will review the request before the government makes a final decision.

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Elena Vasquez Spain should block this to avoid looking like it bows to US pressure over Palestinian support.

Prosecutor Says Man Who Used Crossbow To Kill Assailant Acted In Self-Defense — 3dA Pennsylvania prosecutor said that a September incident that turned fatal was a case of self-defense.

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Two Iranians convicted over UK surveillance likely to aid IranWorld — 1dTwo Iranian men were convicted in a UK court of conducting surveillance likely to assist Iran’s intelligence service, as part of a plan prosecutors said aimed to inflict violence on Iranian journalists and a pro-Israel legal figure in Britain. A third defendant was acquitted.

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Rachel Meyers Iran's regime keeps trying to silence critics abroad and Britain needs to keep exposing these operations.

Yella Beezy Found Guilty, Sentenced to Life — 5dYella Beezy has pleaded not guilty to capital murder in the 2020 killing of fellow Dallas rapper MO3, which prosecutors allege was a murder-for-hire plot arising from a feud. After prosecutors rested, the defense began presenting its case, arguing the investigation left gaps that could create reasonable doubt; the alleged gunman has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Amazon May Face Italy Trial Over ImportsBusiness — 3dItalian prosecutors have notified Amazon’s European unit and two senior managers that they could face trial over alleged customs and import VAT violations involving more than 1.5 million products, mostly from China, sold through its marketplace and logistics network. Prosecutors cite more than €3.52 million in allegedly unpaid VAT, with customs duties still under assessment; Amazon denies wrongdoing and says it will defend itself.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Former Death-Row Inmate Glossip Pleads to Accessory ChargeWorld — 1dRichard Glossip pleaded guilty to accessory to murder after the fact in the 1997 killing of Oklahoma motel owner Barry Van Treese, and prosecutors dropped the murder charge, averting a third trial. The plea closes a case that kept Glossip on death row for decades before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction; sentencing is scheduled to begin Dec. 17.

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Derek Foss Glossip's plea to accessory after so many years on death row feels like the right compromise to finally settle this case.

Prosecutors add three defendants in Texas smuggling case tied to seven deathsWorld — 3dFederal prosecutors charged 14 people in an alleged human-smuggling conspiracy after seven migrants, including a 14-year-old, died in or near a poorly ventilated shipping container in Texas. The indictment alleges the network moved migrants for profit and includes additional smuggling and money-laundering charges against previously indicted defendants.

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Kraków Attack Kills Six; Prosecutors Investigate TerrorismWorld — 5dPolish prosecutors are investigating Saturday’s shooting in Kraków’s main square as a terrorist offense after six people were killed and 16 injured. The suspect, believed to have acted alone and reportedly drawn to far-right ideology, is also linked to the deaths of three relatives found at his home; his motive remains unclear.

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Prosecutors Decline Charges in Deadly Wichita CrashSports — 20hThe Sedgwick County district attorney says the driver whose pickup struck people at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex, killing two and injuring 10, will not face criminal charges. Investigators found no evidence the crash was intentional or met Kansas’s legal standards for a criminal offense; officials said the likely cause was that the truck was not in park.

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US prosecutors move to drop charges against Harvard researcherWorld — Nov 4, 2026Boston prosecutors moved to dismiss with prejudice the frog-embryo smuggling case against Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova.

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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotWorld — 2dU.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared fuel-filled vans for the plot; the defendants face terrorism-related charges.

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Derek Foss The fuel vans planned for RAF Fairford show real intent, and these charges need to stick to prevent more threats.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Firearms Trainer Pleads Guilty in Soldier’s DeathWorld — 1dSean Stark, a former Letterkenny Army Depot firearms instructor, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Army reservist Krystofer Lopez during training that prosecutors said was conducted with gross negligence. Stark faces up to eight years in prison; Lopez’s family said the plea and potential sentence do not provide justice, and sentencing is scheduled for February 2027.

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Auburn Drops Charges Against Man Punched by OfficerWorld — Nov 5, 2026Auburn prosecutors dismissed charges without prejudice against Mauro Alberto Felix Valles after video showed Officer Andrew Bryant repeatedly striking him during an Oct. 28 arrest; prosecutors may refile charges as the investigation continues. Bryant is on administrative leave, and Valles’ lawyer has called for the officer to resign.

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Judge expected to set Charlie Kirk trial date — 4dA Utah judge is expected to set a trial date for Tyler Robinson, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s 2025 killing. Prosecutors favor a January 2028 start, while Robinson’s defense seeks 2029 and Kirk’s widow is urging a date in 2027.

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South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Charlotte Jewish Complex Hate CrimeWorld — 2dDalton Ray Mullis, 24, of Indian Land, South Carolina, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for posting threatening antisemitic flyers bearing Nazi symbols and a noose at several buildings in Charlotte’s Shalom Park Jewish complex. Prosecutors said he also shared antisemitic content online; he remains in custody, and no sentencing date has been set.

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Moss Landing DA Declines Charges in Teen KillingsWorld — 3dProsecutors say they lack sufficient evidence to charge 18-year-old Donald Breeden in the Moss Landing shooting that killed two teenagers and wounded another. Witnesses gave conflicting accounts of which group fired first, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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France accuses Iran Guards of nationwide fridge cyberattackWorld — 4dFrance has accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating cyberattacks that disrupted commercial refrigerators and freezers across the country, spoiling food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have requested international arrest warrants for the leader of an affiliated cyber unit and two deputies, while other officials cited in reports say the hackers were suspected of being state-backed; Iran routinely denies conducting malicious cyber operations.

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Marcus Bell Warrants are fine but countries need real defenses against these targeted cyber hits.

Courts review Trump moves to hire or fire federal prosecutors1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Tom Gallagher The real issue is whether these moves follow the law on appointments or cross into improper interference.

Topeka Middle School Principal Charged With Three Child Sex FeloniesPolitics — 3dJardine Middle School principal Todd W. Haag faces three felony charges related to alleged sex crimes involving one child under 14, according to prosecutors. He remains jailed on a $1 million bond, and the school district has placed him on administrative leave while the investigation continues.

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Hinds prosecutors seek release of detainees held without indictmentsPolitics — Nov 2, 2026Judge McDaniels granted release to 13 of 19 Hinds defendants held 100+ days without indictment after a joint prosecutor-defender push; roughly 200 remained jailed.

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Nordea Fined DKK 155m Over AML ControlsFinance — 4dA Copenhagen court fined Nordea DKK 155 million for shortcomings in its anti-money-laundering controls from 2012 to 2015, acquitting the bank on five of seven counts; prosecutors had sought DKK 6.6 billion. Nordea was not charged with laundering money or aiding it, and is reviewing the ruling before deciding whether to appeal.

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Dana Whitfield Banks like Nordea clearly need tighter systems, but this ruling shows the evidence didn't support bigger penalties.

Prosecutors Authorize Assault Charges Against Michigan StudentWorld — Nov 3, 2026Washtenaw County prosecutors authorized three charges against University of Michigan student Temulun Togochog over an alleged assault on Jewish commentator Liz Benichou at a campus free-speech event and alleged resistance to police. A felony warrant is expected, with a court date to be set after her arraignment; the allegations have not been tested in court.

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Thomas Markle Arrested on Child Porn Charges — Nov 6, 2026Thomas Markle — Meghan Markle's father — has been arrested in Florida and charged with possession of child pornography. A criminal complaint filed Nov. 5 by federal prosecutors.… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Fort Wayne shooting marks Allen County's 29th homicide this yearWorld — 5dA 19-year-old Fort Wayne man, Amilcar Fernando Donis Pineda, died after being shot early Sunday on Huestis Avenue near downtown. The homicide remains under investigation by Fort Wayne police and prosecutors.

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