Nigerian Man Extradited to US, Charged in Sextortion Case Leading to Teen's Suicide
Following the suicide of 17-year-old Gavin Guffey due to a sextortion scheme, Nigerian national Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal was extradited to the US on multiple charges, including child exploitation resulting in death, facing a potential life sentence; South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey...
Nigerian Man Extradited to US, Charged in Sextortion Case Leading to Teen's Suicide
Following the suicide of 17-year-old Gavin Guffey due to a sextortion scheme, Nigerian national Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal was extradited to the US on multiple charges, including child exploitation resulting in death, facing a potential life sentence; South Carolina Representative Brandon Guffey...
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28% Bias Score
Inquest into Death of Vulnerable Inmate at Polmont Highlights Systemic Failures
Katie Allan, 21, died by suicide at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018, three months into a sentence for drink driving; a fatal accident inquiry is examining systemic failures that contributed to her death and calling for legal reform.
Inquest into Death of Vulnerable Inmate at Polmont Highlights Systemic Failures
Katie Allan, 21, died by suicide at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018, three months into a sentence for drink driving; a fatal accident inquiry is examining systemic failures that contributed to her death and calling for legal reform.
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68% Bias Score
Kenya Declares Suicide Law Unconstitutional
Kenya's Supreme Court declared Article 226 of the Penal Code, criminalizing suicide, unconstitutional, citing violations of fundamental human rights, particularly for those with mental health issues; the decision followed a petition by the Kenya National Human Rights Commission.
Kenya Declares Suicide Law Unconstitutional
Kenya's Supreme Court declared Article 226 of the Penal Code, criminalizing suicide, unconstitutional, citing violations of fundamental human rights, particularly for those with mental health issues; the decision followed a petition by the Kenya National Human Rights Commission.
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32% Bias Score
Military Mental Health Crisis: Diagnoses Up 40%, Suicides Rise
A new Defense Department report shows a 40% rise in mental health diagnoses among active-duty service members from 2019-2023, with mental health disorders accounting for 54.8% of hospital stays in 2023; military suicides also increased to 523 in 2023, up from 493 in 2022.
Military Mental Health Crisis: Diagnoses Up 40%, Suicides Rise
A new Defense Department report shows a 40% rise in mental health diagnoses among active-duty service members from 2019-2023, with mental health disorders accounting for 54.8% of hospital stays in 2023; military suicides also increased to 523 in 2023, up from 493 in 2022.
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56% Bias Score
Filmmaker Jeff Baena Dies by Suicide at 47
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, died by suicide last week at his home in Los Angeles; his wife, Aubrey Plaza, and other colleagues publicly mourned his death, prompting renewed conversation about mental health.
Filmmaker Jeff Baena Dies by Suicide at 47
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, died by suicide last week at his home in Los Angeles; his wife, Aubrey Plaza, and other colleagues publicly mourned his death, prompting renewed conversation about mental health.
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24% Bias Score
Tesla Cybertruck Explodes in Las Vegas, Killing Green Beret
A Tesla Cybertruck rented by Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty Green Beret, exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1, 2024, killing Livelsberger and injuring seven others; authorities are investigating it as a possible terrorist attack.
Tesla Cybertruck Explodes in Las Vegas, Killing Green Beret
A Tesla Cybertruck rented by Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty Green Beret, exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1, 2024, killing Livelsberger and injuring seven others; authorities are investigating it as a possible terrorist attack.
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60% Bias Score
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
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52% Bias Score
Child Abuse Inquiry Blamed in Survivor's Suicide
Kevin Sutherland, a 33-year-old Scottish child abuse survivor, died by suspected suicide after the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) published his testimony online, including his name and personal details, despite his requests for anonymity. His sister blames the SCAI, prompting an independent rev...
Child Abuse Inquiry Blamed in Survivor's Suicide
Kevin Sutherland, a 33-year-old Scottish child abuse survivor, died by suspected suicide after the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) published his testimony online, including his name and personal details, despite his requests for anonymity. His sister blames the SCAI, prompting an independent rev...
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60% Bias Score
Manslaughter Trial: Defense Argues Abuse Did Not Cause Suicide
Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his former partner, Kiena Dawes, a 23-year-old hairdresser who died by suicide in July 2022 after alleging years of abuse. The defense claims her death was not significantly caused by Wellings, citing her history of suicide attempts and their volatil...
Manslaughter Trial: Defense Argues Abuse Did Not Cause Suicide
Ryan Wellings is on trial for the manslaughter of his former partner, Kiena Dawes, a 23-year-old hairdresser who died by suicide in July 2022 after alleging years of abuse. The defense claims her death was not significantly caused by Wellings, citing her history of suicide attempts and their volatil...
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56% Bias Score
Unrelated Attacks by Two Army Veterans on New Year's Day
Two separate attacks on New Year's Day—one in New Orleans where an Army veteran drove a truck into a crowd, killing 14, and another in Las Vegas where a Special Forces master sergeant detonated a Tesla Cybertruck, killing himself—were found to be unrelated despite the perpetrators' brief overlap in ...
Unrelated Attacks by Two Army Veterans on New Year's Day
Two separate attacks on New Year's Day—one in New Orleans where an Army veteran drove a truck into a crowd, killing 14, and another in Las Vegas where a Special Forces master sergeant detonated a Tesla Cybertruck, killing himself—were found to be unrelated despite the perpetrators' brief overlap in ...
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36% Bias Score
Veteran's Suicide Explosion at Las Vegas Trump Hotel
A decorated Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, detonated explosives inside his Tesla Cybertruck outside a Las Vegas Trump hotel on New Year's Day, resulting in minor injuries to seven people and his subsequent death by suicide; notes revealed political grievances and a desire for societal change.
Veteran's Suicide Explosion at Las Vegas Trump Hotel
A decorated Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, detonated explosives inside his Tesla Cybertruck outside a Las Vegas Trump hotel on New Year's Day, resulting in minor injuries to seven people and his subsequent death by suicide; notes revealed political grievances and a desire for societal change.
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36% Bias Score
Green Beret Veteran Dies in Self-Inflicted Las Vegas Explosion
A decorated Green Beret veteran, Matthew Alan Levesbarger, died in a self-inflicted explosion in Las Vegas on July 7, 2024, injuring seven others; investigators are exploring potential motives.
Green Beret Veteran Dies in Self-Inflicted Las Vegas Explosion
A decorated Green Beret veteran, Matthew Alan Levesbarger, died in a self-inflicted explosion in Las Vegas on July 7, 2024, injuring seven others; investigators are exploring potential motives.
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32% Bias Score