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US Crime · United StatesA landlord jailed for decades after he attacked a Palestinian American boy and his mother has died. Three months ago, Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years behind bars for the attack. He was found guilty in February of murder, attempted murder and hate-crime charges in the death of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of the boy’s mother, Hanan Shaheen.See the Story
Landlord jailed for decades in hate-crime attack on Palestinian American family has died
44% Left coverage: 32 sources

American Airlines · RockfordBOSTON (WWLP) – A former American Airlines flight attendant who secretly recorded minor female passengers as they used plane lavatories was sentenced Thursday to 18 and a half years in prison. The sentence also includes five years of supervised release. Estes Carter Thompson III, 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in March 2025 to one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of child pornograph…See the Story
Ex-Flight Attendant Sentenced to Nearly 19 Years for Lavatory Recordings of Minors
73% Center coverage: 11 sources

Rockford, Illinois · RockfordSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Sean Grayson, the former Sheriff's deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey, is now asking for evidence to be admitted in his court case that he and his lawyers say backs up his claim of self-defense in the Springfield woman's death. Grayson and his attorneys filed three motions on Wednesday, asking that Judge Ryan Cadagin admit evidence showing two things about Massey: her existing state of mind and alleged propensity …See the Story
Sean Grayson files new motions claiming self-defense in shooting of Sonya Massey
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