Under federal and state law, kidnapping is commonly defined as taking or confining a person against their will by force, violence or fraud.
Kim Kardashian to testify about 2016 Paris Fashion Week robbery in which armed thieves tied her up in her hotel room, stole $6M in jewelry. More
April 28, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan's attorney said there will be a different picture of his client after all the evidence comes out. More
April 25, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan, Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 2 decades, argues judge abused discretion by ordering GPS monitoring. More
April 23, 2025
The alleged victim testified the only way she can sleep at night is knowing Austin Chronister cannot leave his home and is being monitored. More
April 21, 2025
The man who told police he was held captive by his stepmother in Connecticut said he is working to take charge of his life. More
April 17, 2025
The man who says he was held captive in his home for 20 years said he recently celebrated his first-ever birthday party at 32. More
April 15, 2025
It took the jury less than an hour to find the man accused of murdering Rachel Morin guilty of all charges. More
April 15, 2025
Victor Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of all charges in the August 2023 rape and murder of Rachel Morin. More
April 15, 2025
Vinnie Politan interviews Kimberly Sullivan's attorney, asking questions about her defense after she allegedly kept her stepson locked away for twenty years. More
April 4, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years, but her attorney says the alleged victim isn't credible. More
April 4, 2025
Ioannis Kaloidis represents Kimberly Sullivan, the woman accused of holding her stepson captive. He spoke to Court TV about her defense. More
April 3, 2025
The trial of the man trial accused of murdering Rachel Morin begins this week. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez faces life in prison if convicted. More
April 3, 2025
Photos show the inside of the Connecticut home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for decades. More
April 2, 2025
Lawyer for Kimberly Sullivan, Connecticut woman accused of holding her stepson captive, spoke out after police released home interior photos. More
April 1, 2025
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, accused of killing Rachel Morin. More
April 1, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan, who's accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years, appears in court for an arraignment. More
March 28, 2025
On Friday, Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to the charges. She's accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years. More
March 28, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan’s defense revealed their intention to plead not guilty to the charges during Wednesday's appearance. More
March 26, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive in their Connecticut home for more than 20 years. More
March 26, 2025
The man told authorities his confinement began when he was about 11 years old. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, is facing charges. More
March 14, 2025
The 32-year-old man told police he set fire to his room to escape, claiming Kimberly Sullivan has held him captive since he was 11 years... More
March 14, 2025
Vinnie Politan investigates new filings by Richard Allen's attorneys that may point to another suspect in the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. More
January 22, 2025
Alexander Materne allegedly met a 14-year-old girl on a video gaming platform, engaged in sexual acts with her then left her in the woods. More
December 31, 2024
A missing 14-year-old Tennessee girl has been found safe in the Louisiana woods, where authorities say she was left by Alexander Materne. More
December 31, 2024
William Mozingo, Jr. was sentenced after pleading guilty to kidnapping and assaulting Chloe Jones over four days in an Akron garage. More
November 12, 2024
William Mozingo told the judge that he was 'fueled by methamphetamine' when he kidnapped and assaulted Chloe Jones. More
November 12, 2024
William Mozingo's victim and her mother delivered impact statements and urged the judge to impose the maximum sentence. More
November 12, 2024
On the day his trial was scheduled to begin, William Mozingo pleaded guilty to kidnapping and assaulting a woman. More
November 12, 2024
William Mozingo, Jr. pleaded guilty to kidnapping and beating a woman for days while holding her captive in a garage. More
November 12, 2024
William Mozingo, Jr., who has previously been convicted of kidnapping, is charged with kidnapping and beating a woman. More
November 8, 2024
