Crime
November 28, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail for Third Time by New York City Judge in Racketeering Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs denied bail for the third time by a New York judge due to concerns of witness tampering. Facing charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
November 27, 2024
Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC Accuses Universal of Artificially Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track Streams: Legal Action Initiated
Drake files legal action against Universal Music, alleging manipulation of streams for Kendrick Lamar's diss track. Spotify and Lamar have yet to respond. Legal action aims at Universal, with Spotify involved.
November 27, 2024
Justice Sentences Lorent Forde to 14 Years in Prison for Manslaughter: Details of the Case Revealed
Justice Randall Worrell sentenced Lorent Forde to 14 more years in prison for manslaughter after shooting Ajay Smith multiple times in Christ Church. Provocation was noted but deemed excessive by the judge.
November 26, 2024
America's Most Wanted Man Daniel Andreas San Diego Arrested in Wales After 21 Years: FBI Pursues Extradition
America’s most wanted man, Daniel Andreas San Diego, arrested in Wales after 21 years for San Francisco bombings. Faces extradition to US. FBI emphasizes accountability for violence.
November 26, 2024
Mother Jailed for Extreme Neglect: Baby Daughter Hidden in a Drawer for 3 Years
Mother jailed for extreme neglect after keeping daughter hidden in a drawer for three years. Child found malnourished and neglected, with severe medical issues. Case details from Chester Crown Court.
November 26, 2024
Preventing Elder Scams: The Impact of High-Profile Data Breaches on Senior Citizens
Jason Statham stars in The Beekeeper, a film highlighting elder vulnerability to scams. Global research links rising local scams to cyber threats, impacting seniors with substantial savings. High-profile data breaches worsen the issue.
November 26, 2024
Jamaica Reports Spike in Murders with 44 Recorded in Bloodiest Week; JCF Notes Overall Year-on-Year Decline
Jamaica records highest weekly murder rate of the year with 44 murders. Despite overall increase, year-on-year murder decline drops to 18%. Some police divisions show decline in crime rates.
November 26, 2024
Menendez Brothers Hope for Release as Prosecutors Back Resentencing Bid
Brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who served over 30 years for killing their parents, may be released as Los Angeles prosecutor supports their resentencing bid, potentially leading to immediate freedom.
November 26, 2024
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Barbados and the Caribbean: The Role of Government and International Partners
Barbados addresses high gender-based violence rates, emphasizing collaboration with international and local partners to develop data-driven policies for eradication. UN Women and UWI involved in national policy development.
November 26, 2024
Man Admits Fraud Using Fake Cheque Linked to Barbados Government; Caught Trying to Purchase Groceries
Man admits to using a fake Government of Barbados payable order with someone else's ID to pay a court fine. Andre Ricardo Barrow caught trying to use a forged cheque at a supermarket.
November 26, 2024
State Appeals High Court Ruling on Drug Abuse Act Section; Court of Appeal Reserves Decision
The Court of Appeal is considering the State's appeal against a ruling that a section of the Drug Abuse Act is unconstitutional, impacting a case involving drug offences and the burden of proof.
November 26, 2024
Gender-Based Violence Crisis in the Caribbean: Experts Call for Stronger National Responses
Gender-based violence crisis in the Caribbean highlighted by experts, including high rape rates in Barbados. Calls for stronger national and regional responses to address human rights emergency.