Donald Trump granted clemency to over 1,500 individuals related to the January 6 Capitol riots, including violent offenders. On that day, rioters stormed the Capitol to halt the certification of Biden’s victory, resulting in injuries and deaths. Trump’s speeches incited the mob, leading to chaos and multiple instances of violence and destruction.
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Hundreds of law enforcement officials in South Korea resumed efforts Wednesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul, after his martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment. Despite court warrants and police deployment, his presidential security team continues to block attempts to execute the detention. Yoon has not left his official residence in Seoul for weeks, and the presidential security service prevented dozens of investigators from detaining him after... Expand
A 27-year-old man named Mordechai Brafman has been arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly targeting and shooting at two individuals he believed to be Palestinians. The victims, visiting from Israel, were injured but survived. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack, with Brafman facing charges of attempted second-degree murder.
Sweden's government announced a 300 million kronor investment in school security measures, following the country's deadly mass shooting in Orebro. Incidents of threats and violence in schools have surged by 150 percent over the past decade. Proposed measures include security cameras, checkpoints, and emergency plan requirements.
A Florida couple is accused of kidnapping, killing, and dismembering 16-year-old Miranda Corsette. Authorities say the girl met Steven Gress via social media before being lured to his home. Evidence suggests she was killed and dismembered between 20 and 24 February. Gress and his partner Michelle Brandes are currently in custody with further charges expected.
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