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Seattle CCTV Fallout: Mayor Faces Backlash Over Surveillance Stance After Viral Attack Video
politics20 days ago

Seattle CCTV Fallout: Mayor Faces Backlash Over Surveillance Stance After Viral Attack Video

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is under intense social-media scrutiny after a viral video shows a 77-year-old man being assaulted in downtown Seattle. Ahmed Abdullahi Osman, 29, has been arrested for second-degree assault, and a second suspect, Jes’Séan Tyrell Elion, was later arrested with help from Seattle police. Wilson previously warned that expanding the Real Time Crime Center CCTV pilot could make neighborhoods feel more vulnerable and paused further expansion pending a privacy and data governance audit, arguing that cameras can aid crime solving but may affect perceived safety. Conservatives accuse her of soft-on-crime policies, while advocates warn expanded surveillance could threaten immigrant communities. The victim spent about a week in the hospital with injuries from the assault.

CCTV captures four-second rush of Trump dinner gunman through security
politics26 days ago

CCTV captures four-second rush of Trump dinner gunman through security

New CCTV footage released by prosecutors shows the four chaotic seconds when a gunman sprinted through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, triggering a security response as President Trump attended. Prosecutors say Cole Tomas Allen carried a shotgun, handgun and knives and had casing the venue the day before; he is charged with attempting to assassinate the president and other firearms offenses. A Secret Service officer was wounded but protected by a ballistic vest, and prosecutors and defense lawyers differ on some details of whether the officer was hit by the suspect or by others.

Gold Coast road rage moment: woman clings to bonnet of moving car as it speeds away
world-news1 month ago

Gold Coast road rage moment: woman clings to bonnet of moving car as it speeds away

Exclusive CCTV footage from the Gold Coast shows aspiring Paralympian Natalie Shaw, 22, in a red Audi as a woman, allegedly driving the wrong way, clamps onto Shaw’s moving car during a July road‑rage incident. Shaw swerves to dislodge her as the vehicle travels up to about 60 km/h, with the assailant hurling abuse before letting go. Nine News aired the footage, and Shaw was later charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and received a six‑month driving suspension.

Auth bypass in Honeywell CCTV risks unauthorized feeds and account takeover
security3 months ago

Auth bypass in Honeywell CCTV risks unauthorized feeds and account takeover

CISA warns of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-1670) in multiple Honeywell CCTV models that allows an unauthenticated attacker to change the recovery email on a device account, enabling account takeover and unauthorized access to camera feeds; as of Feb 17 there were no known public exploits; mitigations include limiting network exposure, isolating devices behind firewalls, and using secure VPN remote access; Honeywell has not issued a public advisory and users should contact support for patch guidance.

Customer Throws Hot Coffee in Dunkin' Worker's Face
crime2 years ago

Customer Throws Hot Coffee in Dunkin' Worker's Face

A man in Florida threw a free cup of coffee back at a Dunkin' Donuts employee, causing her to sustain blisters on her face. The suspect fled the scene and police are seeking information about his identity. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it is reminiscent of a past prank trend known as "Fire in the Hole." This incident is not linked to any specific cause, but it highlights the prevalence of assault and harassment in fast-food chains.

"Wine Vandalism: Hooded Intruder Wastes €2.5 Million Worth of Luxury Wine in Spain"
crime2 years ago

"Wine Vandalism: Hooded Intruder Wastes €2.5 Million Worth of Luxury Wine in Spain"

A vandal targeted a Spanish winery, causing over £2 million worth of luxury wine to be wasted by opening three vats, resulting in the loss of 60,000 litres of wine. The winery, owned by winemaker Jose Moro, suffered a significant financial hit, and Moro has filed a complaint with the Civil Guard. The attacker's actions were deliberate, and the investigation is ongoing with no suspects caught yet. This incident is not the largest wine-related disaster, as a previous arson in 2005 resulted in the loss of six million bottles of wine.

Indian Student Jailed in UK for Carrying Drunk Woman to Flat and Raping Her
crime2 years ago

Indian Student Jailed in UK for Carrying Drunk Woman to Flat and Raping Her

Indian student Preet Vikal has been sentenced to six years and nine months in a young offenders' institution for carrying an "intoxicated" woman home to rape her in Cardiff city centre. The woman was separated from her friends and was later seen on CCTV being carried by Vikal, who then took her to a property in the North Road area where he raped her. Vikal admitted rape and will serve two thirds of his sentence in custody and the remainder on licence.

Shopkeeper thwarts armed robbery by trapping intruder under shutters.
crime2 years ago

Shopkeeper thwarts armed robbery by trapping intruder under shutters.

A shopkeeper in Durham foiled an attempted robbery by trapping the knife-wielding suspect under the shop's shutters until the police arrived. The suspect attempted to slide under the shutters to escape but mistimed his move and ended up pinned to the ground. The shopkeeper called 999 and the police arrived within three minutes to arrest the suspect. He was jailed for three years and four months after admitting attempted robbery and possession of a knife. CCTV footage captured the comical moment when the suspect got stuck under the shutters.

"Chaos and Riots Erupt in Cardiff Following Fatal Crash"
crime3 years ago

"Chaos and Riots Erupt in Cardiff Following Fatal Crash"

CCTV footage verified by BBC appears to show a police van following two people on an electric bike minutes before a fatal crash that sparked a riot in Cardiff. South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael denied that a chase took place. The two people who died have been named locally as Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15. Cars were set alight and fireworks thrown at police as more than 100 people gathered following the crash.

12-year-old boy charged with murder of woman in Sheffield car crash
crime3 years ago

12-year-old boy charged with murder of woman in Sheffield car crash

A 12-year-old boy appeared in Sheffield Youth Court charged with the murder of 60-year-old grandmother Marcia Grant, who died after being hit by her own car. The incident was captured on CCTV, and the boy is accused of being the driver of the car and carrying a silver-coloured kitchen knife when arrested. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded into secure accommodation and will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on April 11. Mrs Grant was described as a "pillar of her community" and a "beautiful soul".