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US Court Record Details Sex Crime Case Behind SORA Risk-Level Appeal

  Background of the Case and SORA Appeal Court records show that a defendant with residences in Palm Beach, Florida, and New York’s Upper East Side is appealing a Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) risk-level designation in New York. The designation is tied to criminal conduct that took place at the defendant’s Palm Beach home and is now under review through the appeals process. Police Investigation Into Allegations According to court documents, the investigation began in March 2005 after a 14-year-old girl and her family reported sexual misconduct to Palm Beach police. Authorities conducted a months-long probe involving multiple interviews and surveillance. A detailed probable-cause affidavit outlined allegations that underage girls were recruited and paid to visit the residence, where sexual acts occurred under the pretext of massage sessions. Investigators reported that payments ranged from hundreds to over a thousand dollars depending on the acts involved. The affidavit d...

Tumbler Ridge School Shooting 10 Dead

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Tumbler Ridge School Shooting: 10 Dead, 27+ Injured in British Columbia A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, has left at least 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter. The incident unfolded on February 10, 2026, around 1:20 p.m. local time, when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of an active shooter.  Police found multiple victims inside the school, with six confirmed dead at the scene and one more dying en route to hospital. Two additional victims were located at a residence believed to be connected to the attack, bringing the total fatalities to 10, including the shooter who died of a self‑inflicted injury.  Emergency services also report about 27 people injured, including two with serious or life‑threatening injuries who were airlifted to hospital, and others assessed for non‑life‑threatening wounds.  An emergency alert was issued telling residents to shelter in place but was later cancelled ...

Jeffrey Epstein Displayed Disturbing Painting at New Mexico Ranch

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 Jeffrey Epstein Commissioned Shocking Artwork for Zorro Ranch Jeffrey Epstein reportedly commissioned a $2,000 painting titled “Massacre of the Innocents” by Cornelis van Haarlem for his New Mexico Zorro Ranch. The 9'x9' canvas illustrates the biblical slaughter of male babies under two years old in Bethlehem. According to emails from Epstein’s assistant, Sarah Kellen, the painting was displayed in the entryway: "It's the large 9'x9' canvas that we had rolled out for him to see in the entry way where they are killing babies." Zorro Ranch has been described in victim testimony as a site where individuals were exploited for Epstein’s obsession with creating a “superior gene pool.” Other emails reference underground tunnels on the property. This revelation adds to the disturbing portrait of Epstein’s private life, highlighting an unsettling level of depravity.

Australian Police Defend Actions After Violent Clashes With Protesters During Israeli President Visit

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 Australian police have defended their conduct after violent clashes broke out with protesters during a Sydney demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. Videos from the rally show officers charging into crowds and striking demonstrators, sparking criticism from activists and some lawmakers. New South Wales Police said officers showed “remarkable restraint” despite being outnumbered and facing assaults, reporting 27 arrests, nine charges, and injuries to 10 officers. Protest organisers and a state MP said several protesters were hurt during the confrontation. The protest followed new government restrictions on public marches tied to Herzog’s visit, after authorities classified the event as high-risk. A last-minute court bid by organisers to overturn the protest limits was rejected. Clashes Erupt at Sydney Protest Demonstrators gathered near Sydney Town Hall on Monday night to protest Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia. The rally, organised b...

Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein in US Congressional Hearing

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  Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a US House Oversight Committee deposition, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent while testifying from a Texas prison. Maxwell Invokes Right to Silence Ghislaine Maxwell declined to respond to questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a closed-door congressional deposition conducted virtually from a Texas federal prison, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. According to lawmakers, Maxwell repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment, which protects individuals from self-incrimination. Closed-Door Virtual Deposition The session was conducted remotely rather than in person due to Maxwell’s incarceration. Lawmakers had planned to question her about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network, alleged abuses, and possible co-conspirators. Committee members said Maxwell refused to provide substantive answers throughout the deposition....

US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Effort to Deport Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk

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  A US immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University, after ruling that the Department of Homeland Security failed to prove she should be removed from the United States. Her case drew attention after she was detained following pro-Palestinian activism. Judge Terminates Deportation Proceedings A United States immigration judge has halted deportation proceedings against Rumeysa Ozturk, according to her legal team. The judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not meet the legal burden required to show she was removable under immigration law. Lawyers confirmed the decision in a filing to the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, stating the case against her was formally terminated in late January. Arrest Linked to Pro-Palestinian Advocacy Ozturk, a Turkish national and Tufts University PhD student researching children and social media, was arrested last year during a broader c...

Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the Change Post-Hasina Bangladesh Is Looking For?

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After 17 years in exile, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina’s removal from power and is now leading opinion polls ahead of the national election. His comeback has energized supporters but also raised questions about leadership, party discipline, credibility, and whether he represents real political change. Return From Exile Reshapes Election Race Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh in December after nearly two decades in the United Kingdom and quickly took charge of the BNP’s national campaign. His rallies have drawn large crowds, signaling renewed momentum for the party after years of political pressure and restrictions under the previous government. With Awami League banned from politics by the interim administration, BNP has emerged as a leading contender in the election, facing competition mainly from Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies. Leadership Strength  and Early Tests Rahman inherited leadership of the BNP following the deat...