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Dutch Princesses Targeted in Nazi-Linked Murder Plot, Axes Found
world-news23 days ago

Dutch Princesses Targeted in Nazi-Linked Murder Plot, Axes Found

Authorities foiled a suspected far-right murder plot targeting Princess Catharina-Amalia, heir to the Netherlands, and her sister Alexia after a 33-year-old man was arrested in The Hague with two axes engraved with 'Alexia' and 'Mossad' and a Nazi slogan, plus a handwritten note referring to 'Amalia,' 'Alexia,' and a 'bloodbath.' The suspect’s name was not released due to privacy laws, and a procedural hearing is scheduled for next Monday; motives have not been disclosed. The incident follows years of threats against Amalia, including past kidnapping plots and security measures during King’s Day.

via New York Post|
#murder-plot#nazis#netherlands
news11 months ago

Judge Denies R. Kelly's Request for Home Confinement Amid Overdose and Murder Plot Allegations

A judge denied R. Kelly's emergency motion for release from prison amid allegations of government misconduct and threats to his life, citing lack of jurisdiction. Kelly's legal team plans to challenge his convictions based on new evidence, claiming he faces ongoing threats, including an alleged murder solicitation by prison officials.

via Variety|
#court-denial#murder-plot#news
R. Kelly's Lawyers Claim Threats and Conspiracy, Seek His Immediate Release
legal11 months ago

R. Kelly's Lawyers Claim Threats and Conspiracy, Seek His Immediate Release

R. Kelly's attorneys have filed an emergency motion for his immediate release from federal custody, alleging that officials solicited an inmate to murder him and that his life is in danger, citing evidence from an inmate who claims officials offered him freedom in exchange for Kelly's murder. Kelly is serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes, and his legal team argues that his safety is compromised due to ongoing threats from other inmates connected to the Aryan Brotherhood.

via Yahoo|
#custody#federal-prison#legal
crime-and-justice2 years ago

Extradited Suspect from Czech Republic Faces Charges in Iran-Backed Murder Plot

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced the extradition of Polad Omarov from the Czech Republic to face charges related to a murder-for-hire plot directed from Iran targeting a U.S. citizen of Iranian origin, who is a journalist, author, and human rights activist. Omarov, a leader within an Eastern European organized crime group, allegedly worked with others to attempt the murder on instructions from individuals in Iran. The plot involved surveillance, reconnaissance, and the procurement of weapons, but the assassination was not carried out. Two other defendants, including one residing in Iran, were previously arrested on the charges. The U.S. Attorney emphasized the unwavering resolve to bring to justice individuals attempting to stifle free speech in the U.S., especially at the behest of a malign foreign regime.

via Department of Justice|
#crime-and-justice#extradition#fbi
"Heather Mack Sentenced to 26 Years for Plotting Mother's Murder in Bali"
crime2 years ago

"Heather Mack Sentenced to 26 Years for Plotting Mother's Murder in Bali"

Heather Mack, who conspired with her boyfriend to kill her mother in Bali in 2014, has been sentenced to 26 years in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to kill a U.S. national. The sentence, just shy of the 28 years sought by prosecutors, also includes restitution and a fine. Mack's case drew international attention, as she was previously convicted in Indonesia and spent seven years in jail there before returning to Chicago to face federal charges.

via The New York Times|
#bali#crime#heather-mack
Former NBA Player and Girlfriend Arrested for Shocking Las Vegas Murder Plot
crime2 years ago

Former NBA Player and Girlfriend Arrested for Shocking Las Vegas Murder Plot

Former NBA player Chance Comanche and his alleged co-conspirator Sakari Harnden have been arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and kidnapping in Las Vegas. Comanche, while playing in an NBA G-League game, allegedly plotted the murder of Marayna Rodgers, a sex worker, with Harnden. Comanche confessed to the murder twelve days later. The remains of Rodgers were found in Henderson, outside of Las Vegas. The motive for the murder appears to be retaliation against Rodgers for implicating Harnden's boyfriend in a double murder. Police uncovered messages between Comanche and Harnden planning the kidnapping and murder. Comanche posed as a client and met up with Rodgers, where he and Harnden allegedly strangled her. Comanche has been released from his team and is awaiting extradition to Nevada.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|
#arrest#confession#crime
Arrests made in connection to alleged murder of missing woman in Westmoreland County
crime2 years ago

Arrests made in connection to alleged murder of missing woman in Westmoreland County

Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of a 71-year-old woman in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Matthew Bates, Robert Jack, and Melissa Beacom allegedly plotted and carried out the murder of Alice Robson, hiding her body under her home. Bates and Jack face charges of criminal homicide, conspiracy, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence, while Beacom is charged with conspiracy and criminal solicitation. They are currently in custody and will have a preliminary hearing on December 29.

via CBS News|
#arrests#conspiracy#crime
"USA's 'Samosa Caucas' Warns India: Investigate Pannun Plot or Face Consequences"
international-relations2 years ago

"USA's 'Samosa Caucas' Warns India: Investigate Pannun Plot or Face Consequences"

Indian-American US Congressmen, known as the Samosa Caucus, have warned India to actively investigate the alleged murder plot involving Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun or risk severing ties with the United States. The Congressmen called for accountability and assurance that such incidents will not happen again, emphasizing the potential damage to the partnership between the two nations. They welcomed India's decision to form a committee of inquiry but stressed the importance of addressing the allegations outlined in the indictment.

via WION|
#india#international-relations#investigation
crime2 years ago

"Indian-American Lawmakers Express Concern Over Czech Republic's Handling of Murder Plot Case"

The Czech Republic has confirmed that the Indian man, Nikhil Gupta, who was detained in June at Prague airport, was arrested at the request of the United States. The US has charged Gupta with conspiring to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. The Czech Ministry of Justice stated that the US submitted an extradition request in August for the crime of conspiracy to commit murder for hire. The Municipal Court in Prague has ruled the extradition admissible, but the decision is not yet in legal force. Gupta has filed a petition in the Indian Supreme Court, claiming violations of fundamental rights and requesting the Indian government's intervention in his extradition. The Supreme Court has asked Gupta's lawyer to approach a court in the Czech Republic and will hear the matter on January 4.

via NDTV|
#crime#czech-republic#extradition
Unveiling the Dark Secrets of the 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Their Impact on the Osage Tribe
crime2 years ago

Unveiling the Dark Secrets of the 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Their Impact on the Osage Tribe

The new Martin Scorsese movie, "Killers of the Flower Moon," tells the true story of how members of the wealthy Osage Indian tribe in 1920s Oklahoma fell victim to a twisted mass murder plot driven by jealousy and greed. The tribe's immense wealth from oil gushers attracted the attention of William King Hale, a wealthy rancher who orchestrated a series of killings to seize their oil royalties. The FBI, then known as the Bureau of Investigation, was tasked with investigating the murders, and agent Tom White successfully unraveled the plot, leading to the conviction of Hale and others involved. The case marked a turning point for the Bureau, as it learned to effectively communicate its work to the public and became iconic as the FBI.

via New York Post |
#crime#fbi#killers-of-the-flower-moon
Holly Willoughby's Terrifying Battle: Uncovering a Sinister Kidnapping Plot
crime2 years ago

Holly Willoughby's Terrifying Battle: Uncovering a Sinister Kidnapping Plot

Holly Willoughby, a top morning news anchor in the UK, was pulled from the air after police uncovered an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her. The suspect, Gavin Plumb, who did not personally know Willoughby, was arrested and charged with soliciting to murder and kidnap. Willoughby is under police protection, and her colleagues and even the UK Prime Minister have offered their support. The investigation is ongoing, and ITV is providing support to Willoughby and her family during this distressing time.

via New York Post |
#crime#holly-willoughby#itv