All articles tagged with #criminal investigation
President Zelensky said the Vyshneve ammunition depot that exploded during Russia’s attack on Kyiv belonged to Ukroboronprom, Ukraine’s state defense conglomerate; a criminal investigation is underway with the SBU, Interior Ministry, and Prosecutor General’s Office, and he promised layoffs at Ukroboronprom as casualties from the overnight strikes mount in Kyiv and surrounding areas.
Relatives of a woman and four children and their grandmother urge the public not to jump to conclusions as Mechanicville police investigate six deaths found during a welfare check; autopsies are pending, authorities say there is no known threat to the public, and a press conference is planned as investigators seek answers.
Two baby giraffes that vanished from Virginia's Natural Bridge Zoo in 2025 have been relocated to Georgia's Safari Conservation Park in Madison as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the zoo's care practices; after a court-ordered seizure and penalties against the owners, the calves were found and are now receiving veterinary and behavioral care at the Georgia park, with authorities continuing the probe into their transport and concealment.
The Southern Poverty Law Center says it is facing a criminal investigation from the Trump administration over its use of confidential informants who gathered evidence on violent extremist groups; federal authorities have not publicly confirmed any probe, while the SPLC argues the informants saved lives and casts the move as politically motivated amid broader tensions with the administration.
Florida AG James Uthmeier announced subpoenas to OpenAI as part of a criminal probe into whether ChatGPT advised or facilitated harm and its role in the FSU shooting, expanding a civil investigation. The requests seek OpenAI’s policies, training materials, cooperation with law enforcement, and leadership/employee information, amid ongoing safety concerns surrounding the platform.
The U.S. Department of Justice declined to assist French prosecutors in their criminal inquiry into X, calling the probe an effort to regulate public discourse through prosecution rather than a legitimate legal action; X asserts there has been no wrongdoing and labels the investigation baseless.
The US Coast Guard has opened a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old American who reportedly fell overboard from a small dinghy near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas amid rough seas. Bahamian authorities and the Coast Guard are conducting an extensive search by air, sea, and land with drones and divers as Hooker’s family calls for a full investigation and the search enters its fourth day.
Former Victoria’s Secret owner Les Wexner testified before the House Oversight Committee about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, insisting he did nothing wrong and cut Epstein loose nearly two decades ago after discovering his abuse. Wexner has said Epstein misappropriated about $46 million of his assets, and reports have suggested Epstein earned hundreds of millions from their financial arrangement. The hearing follows subpoenas to other Epstein associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell (who refused to answer questions) and Bill and Hillary Clinton, as part of ongoing scrutiny. The Epstein Files Transparency Act aims to force broader DOJ release of investigative materials, with millions of pages still potentially undisclosed.
French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation in Bordeaux after a newborn died who had been fed a Nestlé Guigoz infant formula. Authorities are testing for Bacillus cereus contamination and had previously recalled the batch, with health authorities monitoring the situation; Lactalis also announced recalls in several countries as a precaution.
Switzerland observed a national day of mourning for the 40 victims of a deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana, with authorities arresting a manager linked to the incident, which is under criminal investigation for involuntary homicide and bodily harm. The fire, believed to have been caused by candles igniting ceiling materials, has prompted safety inspections and international cooperation, with families seeking justice.
An 18-year-old Wisconsin man, Nikita Casap, accused of murdering his parents to fund a plot to assassinate President Trump, is set to enter a plea deal. He was found with his parents' bodies weeks after the murders, fleeing with stolen money and items, and had shared plans involving explosives and a drone, including messages about living in Ukraine and killing Trump. The case involves multiple charges, and the plea agreement details are not publicly disclosed.
Swiss police have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, suspected of negligence following a deadly fire that killed at least 40 people, possibly caused by fireworks igniting insulation.
Thieves drilled into a German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen during the holiday period, stealing property worth between 10 and 90 million euros from safety deposit boxes, affecting around 2,700 customers, in what may be one of Germany's largest heists.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis defended her investigation into 2020 election interference and her decision to charge Donald Trump and others, amidst political scrutiny and threats, emphasizing her commitment to justice despite disqualification and case dismissal.
Irish scientists have developed a novel electrochemical method to recover fingerprints from fired brass bullet casings, even after exposure to high heat, potentially revolutionizing forensic investigations by linking suspects to crime scenes more effectively.