A 30-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and released on bail after allegedly hurling a three-year-old boy into a crocodile pit at a small English zoo, where the owner's wife jumped in to rescue the child before the animals could reach him. The attack happened at Johnsons Zoological Gardens in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, a rural […] The post Man with learning disabilities charged with attempted murder after throwing toddler into crocodile enclosure at English zoo appeared first on American Almanac .
A 30-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and released on bail after allegedly hurling a three-year-old boy into a crocodile pit at a small English zoo, where the owner's wife jumped in to rescue the child before the animals could reach him. The attack happened at Johnsons Zoological Gardens in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, a rural area near Cambridge, England. The suspect, a 30-year-old man from Norfolk with learning disabilities, was on a supervised day trip with a caretaker when he allegedly grabbed the boy, a complete stranger, and threw him into the crocodile enclosure. The caretaker had momentarily looked away when the incident occurred, the New York Post reported . The toddler suffered a broken arm and pelvis in the fall.…Open
A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during […] The post Victim of Manhattan synagogue attack responds defiantly after assailant screams antisemitic slurs during Shabbat service appeared first on American Almanac .
A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side after a 46-year-old Bronx man allegedly stormed toward the front of the sanctuary, shouted "F, k the Jews," called worshippers "swine," and broke two religious candles valued at $20,000. Larry Montes also allegedly headbutted and spat on a 65-year-old security guard before being taken into custody by an NYPD…Open
AI:A 63-year-old congregant, Michele Anenberg-Poma, was violently assaulted during Shabbat services at Manhattan's Central Synagogue by Larry Montes, a man with a lengthy criminal history of violence and theft. During the attack, Montes allegedly shouted antisemitic slurs, including "F*** the Jews," destroyed $20,000 worth of religious candles, and headbutted a security guard. Despite the gravity of these hate crimes, a judge set Montes's bail at only $10,000, significantly lower than what prosecutors requested. Amidst rising antisemitism in New York City, Israel's consul general has blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani for creating a climate that emboldens such attackers through his rhetoric. Even as the attack unfolded, progressive associates…Open
An Ohio judge is facing backlash after a repeat offender released on bond allegedly committed another violent assault. NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera examines a proposed law aimed at holding judges accountable for bail decisions on “National Report.”
A 29-year-old Charlotte man already convicted of voluntary manslaughter allegedly killed one person and seriously wounded another barely two hours after walking out of jail on a $10,000 bond, raising sharp questions about why he was free at all. David Simpson posted bond on a charge of possession of a weapon by a prisoner and […] The post Charlotte man with manslaughter conviction charged with fatal shooting less than two hours after posting bond appeared first on American Almanac .
A 29-year-old Charlotte man already convicted of voluntary manslaughter allegedly killed one person and seriously wounded another barely two hours after walking out of jail on a $10,000 bond, raising sharp questions about why he was free at all. David Simpson posted bond on a charge of possession of a weapon by a prisoner and left Mecklenburg County Jail at 12:20 a.m. on July 29. By approximately 1:45 a.m. that same morning, police say, he had shot two men at an east Charlotte apartment complex, one fatally. The entire sequence, release to alleged homicide, took roughly 85 minutes. Simpson now faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury,…Open
Singer Chris Brown admitted to a violent altercation at a London nightclub after prosecutors dropped more serious charges, but he still faces up to three years in prison when sentenced this fall. Brown, 37, and his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, 40, each pleaded guilty to affray at Southwark Crown Court for an incident that left […] The post Chris Brown pleads guilty to London nightclub attack on music producer appeared first on American Almanac .
Singer Chris Brown admitted to a violent altercation at a London nightclub after prosecutors dropped more serious charges, but he still faces up to three years in prison when sentenced this fall. Brown, 37, and his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, 40, each pleaded guilty to affray at Southwark Crown Court for an incident that left music producer Abraham Diaw hospitalized. The plea came after prosecutors agreed to drop the original, more severe charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of possessing an offensive weapon, and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, in exchange for the guilty admissions on the lesser count. The case stems from a February 19, 2023 confrontation at the Tape private members' club in…Open
A Nevada transgsender allegedly planning a mass shooting was arrested with a large cache of firearms and ammunition, raising concerns about transgenders' mental health and potential threat to public safety.
A Nevada transgsender allegedly planning a mass shooting was arrested with a large cache of firearms and ammunition, raising concerns about transgenders’ mental health and potential threat to public safety. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Bail was set at $500,000 for Allison Howlett, who was arrested in Henderson, Nevada, on Wednesday. Howelett allegedly refused to exit a vehicle armed with multiple firearms on Saturday. Police discovered at least 22 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in the car, raising suspicions of a potential mass shooting plan. DETAIL: According to police, Howlett, a male-to-female transgender, was reported by his spouse, Julie Howlett, for making threats, including allusions to “suicide by cop” and…Open
A young boy remains in critical condition after being attacked by a crocodile at a UK zoo, prompting police investigations into the circumstances of the incident.
A young boy remains in critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a British zoo, while the suspect has been released due to being “unfit for interview.” PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A three-year-old boy remains critically injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon, England . Police have refused to identify the suspect or describe him, beyond saying he is 30 and “from Norfolk,” but have confirmed he has now been released on bail after being deemed “unfit for interview.” The man and child are not believed to be known to each other. DETAIL: Police are tightly controlling information about the attack, which has been declared a “critical incident…Open
Billionaire Isak Andic died after a 300-foot fall while hiking in Spain. His son is out on bail and under suspicion of murder, ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.
