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Armed men kidnap respected security expert in gang-wracked Haiti

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Armed men snatched a highly respected security expert earlier this week in one of the few places in the capital city of Haiti to be considered relatively safe. It was not clear who kidnapped the politician, identified as James Boyard, cabinet director of the Defense Ministry and a highly respected security expert who also serves … Read more

Michigan court overturns man’s conviction in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

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The Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Joseph Morrison was found guilty and sentenced in 2022 after prosecutors argued that he provided material support for a terroristic act as a member of the Wolverine Watchmen. Morrison, as well … Read more

Prosecutors called her a danger to herself and others. Then she tried to kidnap a toddler.

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By the time Noemi Guzman held a toddler at knifepoint in front of a Nebraska Walmart, the 31-year-old woman had struggled with mental illness for several years of her life. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Guzman had previously been to court for both allegedly trying … Read more