In the first week of January, the FBI has announced that the definition of rape will be changing for the first time in 80 years. The new definition will encompass forcible sexual acts against men, among other things. Updating the definition The FBI is officially updating its definition of rape from “the carnal knowledge of [...]
A series of states have passed “Stand Your Ground” laws, which permit a person to respond to home intrusions or personal attacks with lethal force if necessary. Some recent court cases involving the laws have made national headlines. Home a castle in some states Most people have heard that old saying “a man’s home is [...]
Los Angeles authorities are calling a 24-year-old German man “the most dangerous arsonist in LA history.” He is accused of setting 52 blazes in Los Angeles County over New Year’s weekend. It is believed he committed the crimes because he was upset over his mother’s court appearances, at which she faced being extradited back to [...]
A Texas man dressed in a Santa Claus suit allegedly murdered his entire family on Christmas day. The shooter then turned his weapon on himself. Police say the man planned and executed the massacre single-handedly. Murdered around Christmas tree The tragic event happened Sunday morning in Grapevine, Texas. Robert Eberling, a Grapevine police sergeant, would [...]
The newly-opened Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday that it will be looking into banking practices as they relate to overdraft fees. Near the top of consumer complaints, banks say that overdraft fees are a fair way to keep customers from getting overextended. Others say they are just a profit-making venture. CFPB probes banking practices [...]
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The Attorney General of Massachusetts announced Thursday that she is suing five of the nation’s largest banks. The banks have been charged with deceptive foreclosure practices, including “robo-signing” legal documents. The move could potentially undermine negotiations between the banks, state prosecutors and the White House. Five banks named in suit The lawsuit names Bank of [...]
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