Mangione faces murder charges in New York

Mangione faces murder charges in New York

The suspect accused of killing a top healthcare insurance official has been charged with murder in New York Luigi Mangione was indicted on 11 counts on Tuesday, including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism. His lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more.

December 18, 2024 13

World

U.S Retailers clamp down on CEO shooting suspect merch

Online retailers are clamping down on merchandise celebrating the suspect accused of murdering a healthcare insurance company CEO last week. Mugs and sweaters with Luigi Mangione's face on them have been taken down from websites including Etsy. The 26-year-old was arrested earlier this week after Brian Thompson was shot dead last Wednesday. Mangione's lawyer says his client will plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more.

December 13, 2024 17

World

Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO shooting being held in high security prison

A man has been charged with murder over the killing of UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson. New York prosecutors filed murder charges against Luigi Mangione after he was arrested in the state of Pennsylvania on Monday. He has not entered a plea. Sally Patterson is in New York City for us.

December 11, 2024 15

South Africa

South Africa’s Home Affairs Dismisses 18 Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

S.A's department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials for various offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. These officials were involved in issues like granting fake identity documents, illegal marriage registrations, and improper visa approvals. Four others received warnings. Minister Leon Schreiber says these actions reflect the department's ongoing crackdown on corruption, with criminal charges to follow where necessary:

November 21, 2024 19

World

U.S charges man of Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump

The United States has criminally charged a person in connection with an alleged plot, thwarted by the FBI, to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement on Friday, the US Department of Justice said the man had been assigned by an Iranian government official to take part in a murder-for-hire plot before this week's election. As our Benji Hyer reports.

November 11, 2024 21

World

Former Abercrombie boss arrested on sex trafficking charges

The former boss of Abercrombie and Fitch was arrested on Tuesday on sex trafficking charges. Mike Jeffries was arrested in West Palm Beach in the US state of Florida - two others are also facing criminal charges. They are expected to appear in federal court on Tuesday. Sally Patterson reports.

October 23, 2024 12

Entertainment

Diddy faces new allegations and lawsuits

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing seven new lawsuits, including allegations that he raped a minor. The music mogul already faces criminal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in the US. He has denied the allegations, with his lawyers saying " in court, the truth will prevail". Sally Patterson reports from New York.

October 22, 2024 26

Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with six new lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been hit with a series of new lawsuits alleging sexual assault, abuse and rape, including from a person who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. The music mogul remains behind bars after being arrested in September and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.

October 15, 2024 128

World

Trump hush money trial sentencing delayed after immunity ruling

A New York judge on Tuesday delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to an adult film star until September 18, after the former U.S. president asked for a chance to argue he should have been immune from prosecution. Zachary Goelman produced this report. The Economic Times further reports that Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned […]

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