Nigerian Security Forces Neutralize 13 IPOB Members, Arrest 3 Kidnappers in South-east
Troops of Operation UDO KA in Nigeria's South-east neutralized 13 IPOB members and arrested 3 kidnappers between December 14th and 21st, recovering firearms and explosives, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain peace during the yuletide.
Nigerian Security Forces Neutralize 13 IPOB Members, Arrest 3 Kidnappers in South-east
Troops of Operation UDO KA in Nigeria's South-east neutralized 13 IPOB members and arrested 3 kidnappers between December 14th and 21st, recovering firearms and explosives, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain peace during the yuletide.
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52% Bias Score
Volunteer Kidnapped, Tased by Fake Toy Drive Donor
A California volunteer was kidnapped and tased by a former housekeeper posing as a toy drive donor on December 18th in Winchester, suffering injuries during the attack and escape. The suspect remains at large.
Volunteer Kidnapped, Tased by Fake Toy Drive Donor
A California volunteer was kidnapped and tased by a former housekeeper posing as a toy drive donor on December 18th in Winchester, suffering injuries during the attack and escape. The suspect remains at large.
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48% Bias Score
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
19 Migrants Detained in Aurora Home Invasion
Nineteen migrants, sixteen identified as Venezuelan nationals, were detained in Aurora, Colorado, following an armed home invasion and kidnapping early Tuesday morning; two victims were assaulted, one stabbed, and the incident is suspected to be gang-related, potentially involving the Venezuelan gan...
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56% Bias Score
Polygamous Sect Leader Receives 50-Year Sentence for Sex Trafficking and Kidnapping
Samuel Bateman, leader of a polygamous sect, pleaded guilty to transporting underage girls across state lines for sexual abuse and kidnapping them from protective custody, receiving two concurrent 50-year sentences.
Polygamous Sect Leader Receives 50-Year Sentence for Sex Trafficking and Kidnapping
Samuel Bateman, leader of a polygamous sect, pleaded guilty to transporting underage girls across state lines for sexual abuse and kidnapping them from protective custody, receiving two concurrent 50-year sentences.
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52% Bias Score
"Mass Kidnapping in Zamfara, Nigeria: At Least 50 Abducted"
"Armed men kidnapped at least 50 people, including women and children, in Zamfara, Nigeria, over the weekend; the Zamfara police confirmed the incident, but no group has claimed responsibility, and the government has yet to take action."
"Mass Kidnapping in Zamfara, Nigeria: At Least 50 Abducted"
"Armed men kidnapped at least 50 people, including women and children, in Zamfara, Nigeria, over the weekend; the Zamfara police confirmed the incident, but no group has claimed responsibility, and the government has yet to take action."
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36% Bias Score
Veteran Journalist Reg Murphy Dies at 90
Renowned journalist Reg Murphy, who survived a politically motivated kidnapping, passed away at age 90.
Veteran Journalist Reg Murphy Dies at 90
Renowned journalist Reg Murphy, who survived a politically motivated kidnapping, passed away at age 90.
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24% Bias Score
Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection
In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.
Bank Robber Granted Parole Despite Victim's Objection
In 2000, Christopher Butler and accomplices kidnapped a mother and daughter at gunpoint, forcing the mother to rob her bank; after 24 years, Butler was granted parole despite the victim's claims of his lack of remorse, causing significant distress.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria's Security Crisis: 2 Million Kidnappings, 600,000 Deaths, and $1.42 Billion in Ransom Payments"
A new Nigerian government report reveals over 2 million kidnappings and 600,000 deaths between May 2023 and April 2024, costing Nigerians $1.42 billion in ransom payments, amid concerns over security agency effectiveness and government transparency.
Nigeria's Security Crisis: 2 Million Kidnappings, 600,000 Deaths, and $1.42 Billion in Ransom Payments"
A new Nigerian government report reveals over 2 million kidnappings and 600,000 deaths between May 2023 and April 2024, costing Nigerians $1.42 billion in ransom payments, amid concerns over security agency effectiveness and government transparency.
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48% Bias Score
"Spanish Judge Refuses to Cooperate with Interpol in Equatorial Guinea Torture Case"
"A Spanish judge investigating the son of Equatorial Guinea's president for torture and kidnapping refused to provide Interpol with sufficient evidence for international arrest warrants, jeopardizing the case and raising concerns about potential obstruction of justice."
"Spanish Judge Refuses to Cooperate with Interpol in Equatorial Guinea Torture Case"
"A Spanish judge investigating the son of Equatorial Guinea's president for torture and kidnapping refused to provide Interpol with sufficient evidence for international arrest warrants, jeopardizing the case and raising concerns about potential obstruction of justice."
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52% Bias Score
Polygamist Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Sex Crimes Against Underage Girls
Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old polygamist leader, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for coercing underage girls, as young as 9, into sex acts and conspiring to kidnap them from protective custody; seven of his adult 'wives' were also convicted of related crimes.
Polygamist Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Sex Crimes Against Underage Girls
Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old polygamist leader, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for coercing underage girls, as young as 9, into sex acts and conspiring to kidnap them from protective custody; seven of his adult 'wives' were also convicted of related crimes.
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52% Bias Score
Mexican Journalist Kidnapped, Released in Jalisco
Mexican journalist Noé Zavaleta was briefly kidnapped early Wednesday in Jalisco by an armed group suspected to be from the CJNG cartel; he was released unharmed after they realized they had the wrong person; he was scheduled to present a book at the Guadalajara International Book Fair but cancelled...
Mexican Journalist Kidnapped, Released in Jalisco
Mexican journalist Noé Zavaleta was briefly kidnapped early Wednesday in Jalisco by an armed group suspected to be from the CJNG cartel; he was released unharmed after they realized they had the wrong person; he was scheduled to present a book at the Guadalajara International Book Fair but cancelled...
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28% Bias Score
Mass Kidnapping in Guerrero, Mexico
17 members of a family are kidnapped in Guerrero, Mexico by the criminal group Los Ardillos. The army and police are conducting a large scale search, and a reward is offered for information.
Mass Kidnapping in Guerrero, Mexico
17 members of a family are kidnapped in Guerrero, Mexico by the criminal group Los Ardillos. The army and police are conducting a large scale search, and a reward is offered for information.
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