racial profiling

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Echoes of the Dead
The rain had been falling for hours, turning the streets of Chicago into slick mirrors reflecting neon signs and the occasional glow of a cigarette. Detective Jack Marlowe lit one up, his fingers trembling slightly from more than just the cold.
By Esther Sun8 months ago in Criminal
The Ajmer 1992 Sex Scandal: India’s Forgotten Nightmare of Exploitation and Silence. Content Warning.
India, a land often cloaked in conservatism and rigid social structures, has seen its fair share of dark chapters. Among these, the Ajmer 1992 sex scandal stands as a horrifying reminder of systemic failure, social silence, and the exploitation of the vulnerable. A tale not only of sexual abuse but also of political influence, fear, and the manipulation of justice, the Ajmer case is one of the most disturbing sex scandals in Indian history—one that shook Rajasthan and left deep scars in the collective conscience of a nation.
By Farhan Rafid8 months ago in Criminal
Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes After Trump Rebuke
**Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes After Trump Rebuke** Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply following a barrage of drone and missile attacks by both sides, just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the leadership of both nations. One of the most intense aerial confrontations in recent months has resulted in the deployment of dozens of drones, the destruction of important infrastructure, and renewed calls for diplomatic intervention. Over 350 Iranian-made Shahed drones and a number of cruise missiles, according to Ukrainian military sources, were launched by Russia against important Ukrainian cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv. Ukrainian air defense systems were activated immediately and reportedly intercepted a majority of the drones, though significant damage was still sustained in various areas. The primary targets included civil buildings, energy infrastructure, and rail networks. In response, Ukraine launched its own wave of drone attacks, targeting Russian-held military installations and fuel depots in areas of Crimea and Belgorod. Explosions were reported near several key logistical hubs, causing temporary disruptions in Russian military operations. The counterattacks, according to Kyiv, are a "measured response" to Russia's "escalating aggression." This intensification in hostilities came on the heels of a controversial social media post by Donald Trump, who labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being unwilling to compromise for peace. Trump, who had previously made a point of praising his close relationships with both leaders, expressed dissatisfaction over the inability to reach a ceasefire and suggested that both sides were ignoring the larger interests of the world. Trump’s statement triggered reactions across global diplomatic circles. The Kremlin dismissed his remarks as “emotional,” emphasizing that Russia’s military operations are a matter of national security. Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, were more reserved, with a presidential advisor noting that peace cannot be built on “false equivalence” between aggressor and victim.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in Criminal
The Manson Family Murders 😢
In the summer of 1969, the United States was shaken by a series of brutal and senseless murders that would leave a permanent scar on the nation’s psyche. These crimes, later known as The Manson Family Murders, were not only horrific in nature but also symbolized the end of the peace-and-love era of the 1960s. At the heart of this nightmare was Charles Manson, a manipulative cult leader who commanded a group of devoted followers into committing some of the most notorious crimes in American history.
By D A R K8 months ago in Criminal
No Signal, No Crash, No Clue-The MH370 Enigma
On March 8, 2014, a modern commercial aircraft vanished from the sky—without a trace. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, carrying 239 people on board, was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. It was expected to be a routine flight. Instead, it became one of the most baffling mysteries in aviation history. No crash site. No black box. No definitive answers. Just silence.
By The 1%8 months ago in Criminal
The Forgotten Genocide: How the Congo Free State Became a Hell on Earth Under King Leopold II. Content Warning.
Introduction In the pantheon of history's darkest chapters, few atrocities are as devastating yet underreported as the genocide in the Congo Free State. Between 1885 and 1908, under the personal rule of Belgium's King Leopold II, an estimated 10 million Congolese people were killed or died as a result of forced labor, famine, and disease. This was not a war. It was a business enterprise. A landmass 76 times the size of Belgium was privately owned by one man and run like a corporation, where human lives were expendable, and profit was king.
By E. hasan8 months ago in Criminal
Aurora’s Dark Secret
It was a quiet neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado—a place where people left their doors unlocked, kids rode bikes until sunset, and neighbors exchanged baked goods over white picket fences. Linda Foster, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher, had lived on Evergreen Street for over thirty years. She was known for her garden, her cat Muffin, and her habit of renting out her basement to help supplement her pension.
By D A R K8 months ago in Criminal
I Was the Anonymous Hacker Who Took Down My School’s Network—Here’s Why I Did It
I’ve never told anyone this—not my best friend, not my parents, not even my therapist. But I was the one who took down the entire school network during finals week last year.
By Ali8 months ago in Criminal
A Day Never Forgotten
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history—a tragedy that reshaped global politics, security, and the psyche of a nation. Often referred to simply as "9/11," this catastrophic event was more than just a day of destruction; it marked a profound turning point in the 21st century. The attacks not only shattered the lives of thousands of innocent people but also set into motion a chain of events that continue to reverberate around the world.
By D A R K8 months ago in Criminal
Caroline Miller (Carolyn Bryant 2.0)
Recently, I made a story about a Walmart Karen named Caroline Miller who claims that an Indian man tried to kidnap her child at a Walmart in Georgia and trying to flee from the store. Miller tells the media what happened until a surveillance video from Walmart shows a different story for Miller proving Patel's innocence. Since his innocence has been proven on footage showing Bryant’s lies. With her lies proven on Walmart's surveillance footage, it made me believe why she accused Patel. Also, that whole story reminds me of Emmett Till’s accuser Carolyn Bryant come to think of it every aspect is similar to Bryant who falsely accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of assault causing the young boy lynched. Her husband and her got away with murder until years later she confess to lying about Till.
By Gladys W. Muturi8 months ago in Criminal
The Final War Between India and Pakistan
In May 2025, tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan reached a perilous peak, marking the most severe military confrontation in decades. The conflict, ignited by a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, rapidly escalated into a full-scale exchange of missile strikes, air engagements, and drone warfare, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.
By Masood Zahid8 months ago in Criminal
Love in the Time of Cybercrime. AI-Generated.
Ava Lin wasn’t just good at her job—she was legendary. As the lead threat intelligence officer at SentinelWorks, a private cybersecurity firm contracted by both Fortune 500 companies and international defense departments, she had traced Russian botnets to basement servers in Kyiv, stopped ransomware attacks mid-deployment, and once tracked a rogue AI before it could embed itself in global IoT networks.
By SANAN8 months ago in Criminal