International Crime Archives

Prosecutors seek conviction of ex-Nazi camp secretary, 97

German prosecutors want 97-year-old Irmgard Furchner, secretary to SS commander of Stutthof concentration camp, convicted as an accessory to murder. More

November 22, 2022

EXPLAINER: What Griner may endure in Russian penal system

Brittney Griner is serving a drug possession sentence at a Russian penal colony human rights advocates say has harsh conditions and violent criminals. More

November 18, 2022

Mexico investigates death of US tourist seen in fight video

A state official who was not authorized to be quoted by name confirmed the victim was Shanquella Robinson. More

November 18, 2022

Sydney murder conviction for gay American’s death overturned

Scott Johnson’s death was initially called a suicide, but his family pressed for further investigation. More

November 18, 2022

‘Great danger’: Couple sentenced in submarine secrets case

“This is an exceptional story, right out of the movies,” said U.S. District Judge Gina during sentencing for Jonathan and Diana Toebbe. More

November 10, 2022

Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession. More

November 9, 2022

South Korea to review extradition of New Zealand suspect

An official said prosecutors will likely apply for the review this week and that the court will have two months to decide on the case. More

October 27, 2022

Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential

It's been reported that Washington has offered to exchange Griner and Whelan for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the “merchant of death.” More

October 26, 2022

Russian court rejects Griner appeal against 9-year sentence

Brittney Griner took part in the Moscow Regional Court hearing via video call from a penal colony outside Moscow where she is imprisoned. More

October 25, 2022

Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby

The fate of the Afghan child is now being debated in secret proceedings in a locked courtroom in the village of Palmyra, Virginia. More

October 20, 2022

Fake heiress Anna Sorokin talks deportation, house arrest

Fake heiress Anna Sorokin spoke about how important it is to her to remain in New York despite risks of deportation to Germany. More

October 10, 2022

Convicted ‘fake heiress’ released as she fights deportation

Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin, who scammed money and inspired a Netflix series with her story, is being released from ICE custody. More

October 7, 2022

Brittney Griner at ‘weakest moment’ in Russia, her wife says

Brittney Griner's wife said the WNBA star, who was playing in Russia during the WNBA offseason, is afraid of being forgotten by the United States. More

October 6, 2022

Officials: Doctors tried to help Russia in Ukraine war

“My point of view is until the U.S. actually declares war against Russia, I'm able to help as much as I want," the indictment quoted... More

September 30, 2022

Florida man pleads guilty to $7.2M COVID-19 relief fraud

Florida man Don V. Cisternino, who fled the U.S. and was arrested in Croatia, plead guilty to stealing more than $7.2 million in COVID-19 relief... More

September 21, 2022

With Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason

Brittney Griner's legal woes in Russia and the country's invasion of Ukraine has top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason. More

September 20, 2022

Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

President Biden to meet at the White House with families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and corporate security exec Paul Whelan, both jailed in Russia. More

September 15, 2022