Crime and punishment
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup attempt
Speed Read Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to stay in power following his 2022 election loss
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The best true crime and murder documentaries 2025
The Week Recommends These chilling cases are packed with twists
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at 31
Speed Read Kirk was holding a debate session at Utah Valley University
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Thought-provoking podcasts you may have missed this summer
The Week Recommends Check out a true crime binger, a deep-dive into history and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Colleges are being overwhelmed with active shooter hoaxes
In the Spotlight More than a dozen colleges have reported active shooter prank calls
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump lambasts crime, but his administration is cutting gun violence prevention
The Explainer The DOJ has canceled at least $500 million in public safety grants
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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It is 'beyond time for us to seek bipartisan solutions' for Afghanistan
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'It feels less like advertising and more like brainwashing'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Insects and sewer water: the alleged conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Explainer Hundreds of immigrants with no criminal charges in the United States are being held at the Florida facility
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Diddy: An abuser who escaped justice?
Feature The jury cleared Sean Combs of major charges but found him guilty of lesser offenses
By The Week US Published
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The countries around the world without jury trials
The Explainer Legal systems in much of continental Europe and Asia do not rely on randomly selected members of the public
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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7 charged in LA for 'largest jewelry heist in US history'
Speed Read The purported thieves stole an estimated $100 million worth of items
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Police capture suspect in Minnesota lawmaker killing
Speed Read The suspect is accused of killing the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why Rikers Island will no longer be under New York City's control
The Explainer A 'remediation manager' has been appointed to run the infamous jail
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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