Crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith Appeals Defamation Lawsuit Loss, Argues ‘Blooding the Rookie’ Statement in War Crimes Case Has Different Meaning

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SYDNEY, Australia – Lawyers representing Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, argued in court that statements referring to “blooding the rookie” may have only involved lawful killing in combat, rather than proof of an unarmed Afghan being executed. The remarks were made during an appeal hearing in the Full Court of the Federal Court after Roberts-Smith lost a defamation lawsuit to Nine Newspapers last year. Roberts-Smith filed the lawsuit in 2018 against the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Canberra Times over their reporting of war crime allegations. However, his case was dismissed by … Read more

Unearthing the Reality: The Crimes and Laws of Palestine

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Gaza, Palestine – The situation in Gaza has been described as the world’s largest open-air prison for the past 16 years. Now, it can also be seen as the world’s largest crime scene. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in numerous war crimes, including the deliberate targeting of civilians and infrastructure, excessive use of force, siege warfare, collective punishment, and forced displacement. These gross violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) highlight the urgent need to address the plight of the Palestinian people. Many people question the value and efficacy of the law when it … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments: Assault, Drug Crimes, and Sex Offenses Among Charges

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Christian County Grand Jury handed down indictments on Friday, covering a range of crimes including assault, drug-related offenses, and sex crimes. Among the indictments, Traivaun Buckner of Hopkinsville faces multiple charges stemming from an incident in November. It is alleged that Buckner used force against a victim to engage in sexual intercourse. He has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree domestic violence, kidnapping, first-degree strangulation, second-degree assault domestic violence, and other related charges. In a separate assault case, Phillip Robnet of Hopkinsville was arrested and charged with second-degree assault domestic violence … Read more

South Dakota Legislature Aims to Strengthen Fentanyl Laws, Cracking Down on Deadly Drug Crimes

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PIERRE, South Dakota – The South Dakota legislature is set to consider new bills aimed at strengthening the state’s fentanyl laws. Last year, law enforcement agencies in various communities across South Dakota arrested 250 individuals for crimes related to fentanyl. Additionally, they were able to seize ten pounds of the highly lethal drug. Fentanyl has become a growing concern in South Dakota as its abuse and illicit distribution continue to rise. The proposed bills are intended to address these issues and provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat the fentanyl crisis. The specifics of … Read more