Hamilton Opens 'Zachary's Legacy' Hub Following 1997 Murder
On March 27, 1997, 2.5-year-old Zachary Antidormi was fatally stabbed by a mentally ill neighbor in Hamilton, Ontario, prompting systemic changes in policing and mental health response, culminating in the opening of Zachary's Legacy, a collaborative hub for emergency services and mental health profe...
Hamilton Opens 'Zachary's Legacy' Hub Following 1997 Murder
On March 27, 1997, 2.5-year-old Zachary Antidormi was fatally stabbed by a mentally ill neighbor in Hamilton, Ontario, prompting systemic changes in policing and mental health response, culminating in the opening of Zachary's Legacy, a collaborative hub for emergency services and mental health profe...
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32% Bias Score
Three Jailed for 1990s Child Rape, Police Response Criticized
Three men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 13-14 year old girl in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in the 1990s; the judge criticized authorities for treating the victims as responsible for their own abuse, while two of the perpetrators remain at large.
Three Jailed for 1990s Child Rape, Police Response Criticized
Three men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 13-14 year old girl in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in the 1990s; the judge criticized authorities for treating the victims as responsible for their own abuse, while two of the perpetrators remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
Milan Investigates New Year's Eve Sex Assaults Echoing Cologne Attacks
On New Year's Eve 2023, in Milan's Piazza del Duomo, a group of 30-40 men sexually assaulted three out of four young women while shouting anti-Italian and anti-police slogans, reminiscent of the 2016 Cologne attacks; police initially dismissed the report but are now investigating.
Milan Investigates New Year's Eve Sex Assaults Echoing Cologne Attacks
On New Year's Eve 2023, in Milan's Piazza del Duomo, a group of 30-40 men sexually assaulted three out of four young women while shouting anti-Italian and anti-police slogans, reminiscent of the 2016 Cologne attacks; police initially dismissed the report but are now investigating.
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60% Bias Score
Rotterdam Arrests Serial Killing Suspect After Third Murder
Rotterdam police arrested Sendric S., suspect in three murders in IJsselmonde; a public warning was issued after the third murder due to concerns about escalating unrest, despite knowledge of a link between the first two.
Rotterdam Arrests Serial Killing Suspect After Third Murder
Rotterdam police arrested Sendric S., suspect in three murders in IJsselmonde; a public warning was issued after the third murder due to concerns about escalating unrest, despite knowledge of a link between the first two.
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48% Bias Score
2025 Dutch New Year's Eve: Hundreds Arrested, One Death, Systemic Failures
The Netherlands' 2025 New Year's Eve saw over 200 arrests, 4106 fire department calls, and a 14-year-old fatality in Rotterdam due to illegal fireworks; widespread disregard for local fireworks bans occurred in major cities.
2025 Dutch New Year's Eve: Hundreds Arrested, One Death, Systemic Failures
The Netherlands' 2025 New Year's Eve saw over 200 arrests, 4106 fire department calls, and a 14-year-old fatality in Rotterdam due to illegal fireworks; widespread disregard for local fireworks bans occurred in major cities.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Police Monitor Protest Leaders Amidst Gaza Conflict Demonstrations
Berlin police are closely monitoring 100-200 individuals influencing pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to route changes and restrictions due to increased violence following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel; over 4,200 related criminal proceedings are underway.
Berlin Police Monitor Protest Leaders Amidst Gaza Conflict Demonstrations
Berlin police are closely monitoring 100-200 individuals influencing pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to route changes and restrictions due to increased violence following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel; over 4,200 related criminal proceedings are underway.
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56% Bias Score
Southport Murders: Prevent Program Failure Leads to Nationwide Riots
Seventeen-year-old Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and attempting to murder eight others in Southport, UK, on July 29, 2024; authorities knew of his disturbing online activity since 2019 but deemed him non-threatening, sparking nationwide riots resulting in over 360 arrests.
Southport Murders: Prevent Program Failure Leads to Nationwide Riots
Seventeen-year-old Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and attempting to murder eight others in Southport, UK, on July 29, 2024; authorities knew of his disturbing online activity since 2019 but deemed him non-threatening, sparking nationwide riots resulting in over 360 arrests.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims
A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.
Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims
A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.
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52% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Woman Dies After Balcony Fall Following Delayed Police Response
A 39-year-old woman died after falling from a balcony in Parramatta, Australia, following a triple-zero call reporting raised voices almost two hours prior; a 40-year-old man was arrested and released, and police are investigating a delayed response.
Woman Dies After Balcony Fall Following Delayed Police Response
A 39-year-old woman died after falling from a balcony in Parramatta, Australia, following a triple-zero call reporting raised voices almost two hours prior; a 40-year-old man was arrested and released, and police are investigating a delayed response.
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44% Bias Score
Record High in UK Business Robberies and Shoplifting Fuels New Government Legislation
Business robberies in England and Wales reached a record high of 12,000 in the year to June 2024, a 52% increase, alongside a 30% rise in shoplifting offenses costing retailers £1.8 billion annually; the Labour government plans to introduce new legislation to combat these crimes.
Record High in UK Business Robberies and Shoplifting Fuels New Government Legislation
Business robberies in England and Wales reached a record high of 12,000 in the year to June 2024, a 52% increase, alongside a 30% rise in shoplifting offenses costing retailers £1.8 billion annually; the Labour government plans to introduce new legislation to combat these crimes.
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44% Bias Score
Munich boosts Christmas market security after Magdeburg attack
Munich is increasing police presence at its 27 Christmas markets for four days following the Magdeburg attack, implementing a knife ban in certain areas and increasing camera surveillance to enhance security, prompted by public concerns and similarities to the 2016 Munich OEZ attack.
Munich boosts Christmas market security after Magdeburg attack
Munich is increasing police presence at its 27 Christmas markets for four days following the Magdeburg attack, implementing a knife ban in certain areas and increasing camera surveillance to enhance security, prompted by public concerns and similarities to the 2016 Munich OEZ attack.
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48% Bias Score