criminal justice system
Woman Set on Fire on Chicago Subway: Trump Criticizes City Leadership as Suspect With 72 Prior Arrests Faces Terrorism Charges
Nov 26, 2025 05:37 pm CST
A 26-year-old woman was deliberately set on fire aboard a CTA Blue Line train in Chicago by a man with 72 prior arrests. President Trump criticized city leadership, calling Chicago "out of control" while offering federal assistance. The suspect, Lawrence Reed, now faces federal terrorism charges for the attack that left victim Bethany MaGee with severe burns. Despite his extensive criminal history dating back to 1993, Reed has served only about 2.5 years in prison.
Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Foreign Criminals Escaping Justice Through False Bail Sureties
Nov 21, 2025 01:05 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns about foreign nationals obtaining bail through fraudulent sureties before disappearing. Data shows at least 47 cases where criminals from Nigeria and Nepal absconded after providing false documentation. The Court has requested the Union government and UIDAI to explain existing verification systems and has ordered immediate improvements to prevent exploitation of bail procedures in serious criminal cases.
Supreme Court Acquits 'Nithari Monster' After 19 Years: A Case Study in Failed Criminal Investigation
Nov 12, 2025 06:24 pm CST
After nearly two decades, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Surendra Koli, once labeled the "Nithari Monster," citing severe investigative failures and constitutional violations in the infamous Nithari killings case. This landmark ruling highlights critical flaws in the criminal justice process, where both Koli and businessman Moninder Singh Pandher have now been cleared of all charges related to the gruesome discoveries at Noida's D-5 bungalow between 2005-2006.
Supreme Court Cites Investigative Failures in Acquittal of Final Nithari Murder Case: Justice and Evidence Standards
Nov 12, 2025 02:35 am CST
The Supreme Court has acquitted Surendra Koli in the final Nithari murder case, expressing regret that despite extensive investigation, the true perpetrator remains unidentified. The Court highlighted critical investigative failures, inadmissible evidence, and constitutional violations that undermined the conviction, emphasizing that criminal justice requires meeting proper legal standards rather than relying on conjecture.
CBI Takes Over Karur Stampede Investigation: Supreme Court Appoints Supervisory Committee Following 41 Deaths
Oct 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has assumed control of the Karur stampede case investigation, where 41 people died during actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally on September 27. The Supreme Court ordered this transfer following a petition for independent inquiry and established a three-member supervisory committee headed by former justice Ajay Rastogi. The court emphasized the need for impartial investigation to restore public trust in the criminal justice system, citing the incident's national impact and concerns over political influence affecting the investigation process.
60-Year-Old Tuition Teacher in Telangana Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Minor Student
Oct 18, 2025 01:10 pm CST
A special court in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district has sentenced a 60-year-old tuition teacher to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old student. The incident occurred in December 2017 when the accused dismissed other students and sexually assaulted the victim. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim, demonstrating the judiciary's commitment to protecting children under the POCSO Act.
Indian-Origin Man Faces Deportation After 43 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment in US Murder Case
Oct 14, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam, an Indian-origin permanent US resident who came to America as an infant, faces deportation to India after spending 43 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite his conviction being overturned due to suppressed evidence discovered by the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, ICE immediately detained him upon release due to a decades-old deportation order. Having built a life as an educator and mentor while incarcerated, Vedam's legal team is fighting to keep him in the US, where his entire family resides.
New Hampshire Teen Sentenced to 60 Years for Triple Family Murder: The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Criminal Behavior
Oct 04, 2025 10:44 am CST
Eric Sweeney, a 19-year-old who murdered his sister-in-law and two young nephews at age 16, received a 60-year prison sentence. The case highlights the complex intersection of severe childhood trauma and violent crime, as defense attorneys cited Sweeney's history of extreme abuse while prosecutors emphasized the heinous nature of killing three family members, including two children under five.