196 stories from 20 sources
The week in Crime and Criminal Justice
Click on a headline to see stories that shaped it.
Threads
8 threads
The alleged cockpit attack escalated from a passenger-subdued assault into a terrorism investigation, while authorities examined failed security warnings, cross-border vetting and cockpit access.
Cornell's handling of the alleged fraternity rape moved from an internal review to a state-led investigation after officials raised questions about missing and unreviewed evidence. The inquiry also intensified scrutiny of the university's oversight and transparency.
Christa Pike survived two lethal-injection attempts, prompting Tennessee to halt executions and examine its procedures. The prison chief's resignation added institutional consequences as Pike's condition remained uncertain.
The Cornell allegations revived efforts to change New York's treatment of intoxicated victims who voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs. Advocates pressed for a clearer legal path when a person could not consent, while lawmakers faced the challenge of defining incapacity.
Courts rejected a sentence after jurors or sentencing proceedings relied on an AI-generated video portraying a dead victim speaking. The rulings established an early boundary against synthetic testimony or imagined victim statements.
A federal judge blocked ICE arrests at immigration courthouses while a wrongful-death lawsuit challenged a fatal shooting during an ICE operation. Together, the cases put both enforcement practices and operational accountability under legal pressure.
Multiple releases of body-camera footage revisited Luigi Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania, turning the arrest itself into a recurring criminal-justice story during the week.
Recurring coverage questioned Flock's claim to have solved one million crimes and tested how much credit its technology deserves for San Francisco's drop in car crime.
Day’s Recap