Crime News from Singapore & World

New York attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov charged in federal court

Uzbek immigrant, Sayfullo Saipov, 29, suspected of killing eight people in New York City by plowing a truck into cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path was charged in federal court on Nov. 1 with acting on behalf of the militant group Islamic State.

Nov 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Trumps extreme vetting of immigrants explained

Following the New York terrorist attack on Oct. 31. President Donald Trump has said he will and amp;#39;step up and amp;#39; vetting program.Extreme vetting has already begun in the U.S. with those entering the country having to share their social media handles used for the last five years.

Nov 1, 2017

By Staff Reporter

What we know about New York terror attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov

Uzbekistan national Sayfullo Saipov is suspected of driving a truck along a bike path, killing 8 people and injuring several more on 31 October.

Nov 1, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Defiant New Yorkers march in Halloween parade hours after terror attack

The annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, carried on as scheduled hours after a truck attack that left eight dead. In full holiday spirit, people took to the streets in elaborate costumes and make-up for the citys 44th annual parade.

Nov 1, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Another incident added to terror timeline; New York attack leaves 8 dead

Here is the list of major terrorist attacks around the world, which took place since January 2017 killing hundreds of people.

Nov 1, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singaporean man jailed for filming woman in changing room

The 26-year-old man has been jailed for filming the obscene visuals of two ladies

Nov 1, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

New York mayor Bill de Blasio calls truck attack a cowardly act of terror

Eight have been killed and 12 injured after a truck ploughed into pedestrians and cyclists. on a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio. The mayor also confirmed that the attack was a cowardly act of terror.

Nov 1, 2017

By Staff Reporter

New York attack: Amateur footage shows aftermath of truck ramming in lower Manhattan

A box truck driver mowed down multiple people on a street in lower Manhattan, and at least one of them is dead, a senior New York City official told NBC. Police were initially responding to shots fired near West and Chambers streets in Tribeca, but officials say their investigation now shows the injuries may have come from the truck crash.

Nov 1, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Netflix drama House of Cards to be cancelled

Netflix, pulled the plug on its groundbreaking political drama House Of Cards. The announcement comes less than one day after star Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct by an actor who says he was a minor at the time of the alleged incident.

Oct 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Netflix

People are not happy about Kevin Spacey coming out

Kevin Spacey has apologised to actor Anthony Rapp following allegations he made a sexual advance towards him when he was 14. Kevin Spacey said he had no recollection of the incident but said he owed him his deepest apology if it happened. He also said he lives as a gay man after previously refusing to address his sexuality.

Oct 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Paul Manafort turns himself in to FBI

The former campaigns manager to President Donald Trump, Paul Manafort has handed himself into the FBI following the on going investigation between the Russian government and Trump.Paul Manafort resigned as President Trump and amp;#39;s campaign manager in August 2016 after it was revealed he had ties to Ukranian President Viktor yanukovych. He also was at a meeting with Russian lawyer, linked to the Kremlin who allegedly offered Trump information on Hillary Clinton.The current charges against Manafort are unknown.

Oct 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Paul Manafort turns himself in to FBI

Oct 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Man gets jail term and caning for raping woman at Serangoon gardens

After a failed robbery attempt, Kelvin Singh Jagjit Singh raped the cleaner lady who was returning to home after duty

Oct 30, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore crime

Leicestershire police launch hard hitting campaign about rape

Leicestershire police have posted a powerful 18-certified film online about a fictional rape.The campaign named All Is Not Lost is aimed at maximising the number of successful prosecutions of rape.The video highlights the implication of the loss of evidence and advises victims not to wash and preserve evidence after they have been assaulted.

Oct 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Ride out causes mayhem on Halloween weekend in London

A large group of people on motorcycles terrorised the roads of East London and Essex on Oct. 29.The and amp;#39;ride out and amp;#39; drove on the wrong side of the road, smashed a police car windscreen and let off fire extinguishers at members of the public.Officers made four arrests including disqualified driving and possession of drug. Officers also recovered three motorcycles

Oct 30, 2017

By Staff Reporter