Several police officers convicted for killing 17 people

CAMARGO, MEXICO – A court in Mexico has dealt hefty 50-year prison terms to 11 former police officers for their involvement in the 2021 murders of 17 migrants and two Mexican nationals, per an official announcement on Tuesday. These ex-officers were part of a select police group in Tamaulipas, a northern state adjacent to Texas. Earlier this year, they were found guilty of homicide and misuse of their authority. An additional officer, charged only with …

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Female drug trafficker executed

In a rare event, Singapore carried out the execution of a woman for the first time in nearly two decades on Friday. This marked the second execution by hanging in the same week, both for convicted drug traffickers. Saridewi Djamani, a 45-year-old woman, was handed the death sentence in 2018 after she was found guilty of trafficking almost 31 grams of pure heroin. The Central Narcotics Bureau stated that the quantity of the drug was …

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Florida couple arrested for human trafficking, exploiting women in prostitution ring

A couple in Marion County, Florida, has been apprehended and charged with human trafficking after allegedly exploiting three women they had bonded out of jail. Joselito Martinez and Tanya Wurster are now facing charges related to the trafficking of these women between 2019 and 2021. The Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation revealed that the victims were forced into prostitution after being provided housing by the couple. The investigation estimates that Martinez and Wurster made over $300,000 …

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More Than 200 Political Prisoners In Nicaragua Released To The United States

The government of Nicaragua recently released more than 200 political prisoners who were arrested for opposing the rule of President Daniel Ortega. These individuals, including journalists, activists, political leaders, business leaders, civil society representatives, and students, were arrested prior to the 2021 elections. Judge Octavio Rothschuh Andino announced their release and stated that some of them are already on their way to the United States. US State Department spokesperson, Ned Price, confirmed that the release …

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