Crime

Judge in Harvey Weinstein trial declares mistrial on rape charge

Prosecutors plan to try Weinstein a third time on the charge of third-degree rape, over his alleged mistreatment of the aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.

 Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2025.
 Police at the scene of a shooting in Tira. August 22, 2023

Second time in two weeks: Murder-suicide in Rehovot

Police officers look on outside a restaurant ahead of a football match,  May 28, 2025.

Poland detains 19-year old man suspected of planning terrorist attack, interior ministry spokesman

 Stolen car parts seized after a criminal attempted to smuggle them from Israel into Jordan.

Israel Police detain Palestinian for attempting to smuggle vehicle parts into Jordan


Israel Police arrest suspect in arson attack on Jerusalem synagogue

Shas spiritual leader and former chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's home synagogue was set ablaze early Sunday morning.

 Head of Shas party Aryeh Deri and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 8, 2025.

Washington state expands search for soldier suspected of murdering his three daughters

A reward of $20,000 is currently being offered for information that can lead to Travis Caleb Decker’s arrest.

Travis Caleb Decker

'Cheap populism,' MK Cassif calls out Ben-Gvir's arrival at his evidentiary hearing

Ben Gvir came to the hearing to show his support for the police officer who filed the complaint and is testifying against Cassif.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the evidentiary hearing against MK Ofer Cassif, June 9, 2025.

Murder wave in Israel continues as police probe three overnight incidents

Police opened investigations into all three incidents that occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Prosecution indicts 18-year-old for raping girl with disabilities

In its request to have him detained until all the legal proceedings conclude, the prosecution noted that Sarsur's acts were carried out for the sole purpose of his pleasures and inclinations.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Police probe as Jerusalem synagogue blaze deemed 'unequivocally' arson, cross sprayed on door

The police discovered images of Christian crosses, spray-painted onto the door of a house near the scene.

 Image showing the damage caused by a fire at a Jerusalem synagogue in the Sanhedria neighbourhood on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Man arrested after stabbing, killing 67-year-old mother in Nahariya

The man was found after police conducted extensive searches after he fled the scene.

 The Coastal District Commander, Commissioner Yechiel Bohadana, arrived at the scene to conduct a situational assessment.

Palestinian arrested for kidnapping Israeli to West Bank over financial dispute

The police stated that the reason for the alleged kidnapping was a financial dispute.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Trump: No requests to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but will look at the facts

The criminal charges filed last September, as well as dozens of civil lawsuits accusing Combs of sexual abuse, have left his reputation in tatters.

Rapper P. Diddy.

Nat'l Crime Unit arrests six on suspicion of bribery in raid on Tel Aviv municipality offices

The suspects will be brought to a hearing regarding the extension of their detention at the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court today.

 The water fountain at the bottom of the Tel Aviv Municipality building at Rabin Square on July 5, 2015.

Australian mushroom murders accused gives her account of fatal lunch

The prosecution alleges she knowingly served the guests lethal death cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington at her home in Leongatha, a town of around 6,000 people, 84 miles from Melbourne.

 Prosecutors allege Ms Patterson murdered her relatives using a beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms.