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One Simple Law That Destroyed Italian Mafia
In that time in Sicily the simple men who were the peasants wanted to be equal to the wealthy ones who owned the land. These hoodlums became bandits who formed clans that terrorized the landowners by collecting protection taxes using knives or shotguns as their weapons. Exactly this short and handy enterprise—extortion—provided them with a threat themselves and the shelter from it for fee.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in Criminal
Book Review: The Silent Patient
Introduction: "The Silent Patient" is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a renowned painter who seemingly murders her husband, Gabriel, and then stops speaking. The narrative is framed by the perspective of Theo Faber, a psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with Alicia's case. As Theo delves deeper into Alicia's past and her silence, he uncovers dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything.
By MarieSusan2 years ago in Criminal
Echoes of Injustice. AI-Generated.
In the heart of the city, where skyscrapers reached for the heavens and the streets pulsed with the rhythm of life, there stood a building. It wasn't the tallest or the grandest, but its significance surpassed its physical presence. This was the courthouse, a bastion of the law, where justice was meant to be served, and truth was meant to prevail. Yet, within its walls, beneath its imposing façade, lay a tangled web of deceit and corruption, where the echoes of injustice reverberated with haunting clarity.
By Muhammad Mohib2 years ago in Criminal
THE VANISHING ACT
The morning sun bathed the city streets in golden light as President Jonathan Reynolds embarked on his routine journey through the bustling metropolis. His motorcade, a symbol of power and authority, navigated the labyrinth of roads with practiced ease, flanked by a convoy of armored vehicles and vigilant Secret Service agents.
By Nobleman Okosa2 years ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Phantom
Once upon a dark, starless night, inside the peaceful little village of Oakwood, something strange happened that changed the course of the village's history. An infamous figure called "The Phantom" had arrived, and everyone felt a sense of unease in the air.
By Kamal O. Touhami2 years ago in Criminal
The Verdict Will Be Covered
I’m sitting on a bench in the hallway, near the courtroom I’ve spent every morning in for the last three months, covering a domestic violence trial, trying to come up with the lead for my story: “A domestic violent abuser receives a (not) guilty verdict…” or “After a (???)-hour deliberation, the jury issues a (not) guilty verdict in the domestic violence case”? The second version sounds more active and forceful, so I’ll probably send that one in.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Criminal
