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A Bank of America vice president has been identified as one of two victims in a stabbing at Times Square. Erin Piacenti, 32, died from her injuries; police fatally shot the suspect at the scene.
Human trafficking networks use fake job advertisements to lure skilled young workers into online scam centers. An estimated 300,000 people have been trapped in Southeast Asia, and the threat is spreading to Africa. Experts call for coordinated government response and better protection for victims.
Families of victims in the Philippines' drug war under former President Rodrigo Duterte are testifying before a Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure. Luzviminda Siapo, whose son Raymart was killed in 2017, was the first to speak. The commission aims to investigate extrajudicial killings, though it has no prosecutorial power.
A global surge in online networks facilitating drug-facilitated sexual assault has been revealed, with platforms like Telegram used to recruit members, share tactics, and distribute abuse images. Experts warn that these networks may involve tens of thousands of participants across multiple countries, prompting calls for legal reform and better victim support.
Exactly one year after the crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed 259 lives, victims' families are still grappling with grief, demanding compensation and justice that remains elusive. Relatives like Sita Patni and Salim Patel share stories of loss and frustration as investigations continue and legal battles mount.
A Manhattan gallery has transformed into a physical archive holding 3.5 million pages of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, aiming to bring transparency and justice to victims. The exhibition, organized by a nonprofit, features bound volumes of DOJ-released files and has drawn survivors who describe the experience as both validating and painful.
Three men killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified. All three took heroic action during the attack, including a security guard who prevented further casualties. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced about 10 new alleged victims have come forward in France's Epstein-related investigation. The development follows her February call for potential victims to speak out.
