The United States government has officially designated two of Brazil’s largest criminal organizations, the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (Red Command), as foreign terrorist organizations. This unprecedented move brings the total number of Latin American groups with such designations to seventeen, marking the first time Brazilian criminal organizations have been placed on...
Author: Victoria Hayes (Victoria Hayes)
Brazil’s Criminal Organizations Face US Terror Designation, Threatening Major Economic Impact
The United States State Department’s decision to classify two major Brazilian criminal organizations as foreign terrorist entities has sent shockwaves through South America’s largest economy, raising concerns about widespread financial disruption and unintended consequences for legitimate businesses. The May 28 designation targeted the First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital – PCC) and the Red...
California Court Rules E-Bike DUI Cannot Result in Driver’s License Suspension
A California appellate court has delivered a significant ruling regarding the legal classification of electric bicycles, determining that operating an e-bike while intoxicated cannot result in the suspension of a driver’s license. The decision, issued this month, reverses a lower court’s 2024 ruling and represents a victory for a rider who challenged the California Department...
Woman Found Guilty 50 Years After Child’s Death in Scalding Bath Case
Nearly five decades after a child’s death was ruled an accident, a jury has now reached a very different conclusion. Janice Nix, 67, was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the 1978 death of 5-year-old Andrea Bernard. The incident happened on June 6, 1978, at a family home in London. Andrea suffered severe burns...
Iowa Woman Sentenced After Attempt to Harm Pregnant Relative with Drug-Laced Food
A family meal turned into the center of a criminal case that shocked investigators. A 36-year-old woman from Decorah, Iowa, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting she helped spike a homemade lasagna with a prescription drug in an attempt to harm a pregnant relative. According to authorities, Amber Dena Snow, along...
New Details Emerge in Death of Teen on Carnival Cruise Ship
What began as a family cruise ended in a tragedy that is still unfolding. Newly unsealed federal court documents are shedding light on the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died aboard the Carnival Horizon in November 2025. According to investigators, Kepner entered cabin 8343 at approximately 7:38 p.m. on November 6. She was...
Alabama Mother Charged After Death of 17-Month-Old Son
A 22-year-old Alabama woman is now facing serious charges after the death of her 17-month-old son. Authorities in Baldwin County say Kaitlynn Grace Dominick has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated child abuse following an investigation into the child’s death earlier this month. According to officials, Dominick brought her son to the University of South...
Wisconsin Teacher Charged After Alleged Relationship with 14-Year-Old Student
A teacher is now facing multiple felony charges after what authorities describe as an inappropriate relationship with a student. According to investigators, 31-year-old Keisha Stuart, a teacher at a private school in Wisconsin, has been charged with three felony counts following an investigation into her alleged involvement with a 14-year-old boy in her class. The...
Fifth Arrest Made in Shooting Death of 17-Year-Old in South Carolina
A fifth person has now been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old. Authorities in South Carolina say Kahlil Simmons was shot and killed on April 13. Another teenager was also injured during the incident. As the investigation unfolded, multiple arrests followed. Initially, four individuals were taken into...
Ohio Woman Accused of Breaking Into Ex-Husband’s Home and Firing Gun
A quiet night turned into a frightening situation inside an Ohio home. Authorities say a 31-year-old woman is accused of forcing her way into her ex-husband’s residence and opening fire while he was inside. According to reports, Amanda Heller allegedly entered the Montpelier home on April 26 while her ex-husband was asleep. Investigators say she...









