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Attack on Polish Health Minister Highlights Political Divisions

Former Polish Health Minister Adam Niedzielski was assaulted on Wednesday in Siedlce by two men who shouted "Death to traitors to the homeland," resulting in minor injuries; two suspects were detained.

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Massachusetts Sheriff Arrested on Extortion Charges

Sheriff Steven Tompkins of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, was arrested on Friday on federal charges of extortion for allegedly leveraging his position to obtain a \$50,000 pre-IPO stake in a cannabis company in exchange for assistance with their dispensary license, resulting in a significant profit ...

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LA Deputy Mayor Pleads Guilty to Fabricating Bomb Threat

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams pleaded guilty to fabricating a bomb threat against City Hall in October 2024, using Google Voice to impersonate a caller and triggering a city-wide search, resulting in a potential 10-year prison sentence.

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North Macedonia: Hospital Director Arrested in \$20,000 Bribery Case

In North Macedonia, two individuals, including the acting director of a geriatric hospital nominated by the Alliance for Albanians party, were arrested for allegedly taking a \$20,000 bribe to admit a patient, prompting calls for a transparent investigation and systemic reform.

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Saxon Minister Averts Speeding Trial with Settlement Proposal

Saxon Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens faces a €10,000 fine, community service, and traffic instruction for speeding at 81 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in Krauschwitz in 2023; the case may be settled out of court.",

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Human Remains Found at Home of Fugitive Mexican Official

In Cuernavaca, Morelos, authorities found three skulls, human remains, and blood during a raid at the home of fugitive ex-Filateq director Dionicio Álvarez Anonales, who is wanted for stealing 19 million pesos and illegally selling land; an armed bodyguard was arrested.

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Massachusetts Sheriff Charged with Extortion

Massachusetts Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested in Florida on Friday on two counts of extortion for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company to sell him stock in 2020, and then demanding a full refund when the stock price fell; he faces up to 20 years in prison per count.

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Mexican FGR Delegate Assassinated in Tamaulipas

Ernesto Cuitláhuac Vásquez Reyna, Tamaulipas's FGR delegate, was murdered on Monday in Reynosa, Mexico, in an attack the FGR linked to organized crime angered by recent fuel theft operations that seized 1.8 million liters of stolen fuel and numerous vehicles.

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Massachusetts Representative Arrested, Accused of Misusing \$36,000

Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Flanagan was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing \$36,000 from the Home Builders Association of Cape Cod to fund personal expenses, including psychic services and his political campaign, resulting in calls for his resignation.

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IMM Employee Arrested for Human Trafficking

An Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality employee, Mevlüt Demirküben, was arrested on April 9, 2025, for alleged human trafficking while driving a municipal vehicle (34 MTK 698) carrying eight undocumented migrants; the IMM has initiated disciplinary action and terminated his employment.

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Everett Mayor Wins Libel Suit, Faces New Salary Scandal

Everett, Massachusetts Mayor Carlo DeMaria won a $1.1 million libel suit against the Everett Leader Herald for publishing false accusations, resulting in the paper's closure; however, a subsequent state investigation into his salary bonus payments led to a no-confidence vote by the City Council.

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Colombian Official Faces Smear Campaign, Demands Transparency

A high-ranking Colombian public official is facing a smear campaign based on unsubstantiated accusations and anonymous sources, prompting them to demand a thorough investigation into the origins of the claims and a focus on verifiable evidence.

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