Oregon Homicide Rates: 2025 Analysis
Although Oregon is one of the safest states in the U.S., Portland has a high concentration of violent crime (including homicides).
Crimes
Cybersecurity Pros Plead Guilty in Ransomware Case
Cybersecurity professionals admitted to running ransomware attacks against many American victims.
Chicago Man Convicted in Drug Money Case
Chicago man convicted for laundering drug cash tied to Mexican traffickers.
DOJ Seizes Database in Bank Fraud
Federal agents shut down website used to steal bank login details.
Maryland IT Executive Faces Federal Fraud Charges
Federal prosecutors accuse Maryland IT owner of rigging contracts.
Jury Deadlocks in Hochul Aide Trial
Jury halts verdict in former Hochul aide foreign agent case.
Reptile Trafficking Case Ends in Prison
Court sentence highlights illegal reptile trade and federal wildlife enforcement efforts.
Washington Man Pleads Guilty in Bus Hate Crime
Man pleads guilty to racially motivated bus stabbing in Washington.
Understanding Arizona’s Verdict Standard on Insanity Law
Media coverage tends to overrepresent the use and success of insanity pleas, giving a distorted sense of frequency.
What to Do After a DUI Arrest in Oklahoma
Many people are unaware that a DUI arrest triggers two separate legal cases: a criminal case and an administrative driver’s license case.