Crime & Public Safety
10/15/2026 · Harrison County
FBI Shifts Resources Amid Focus on Violent Crime, Immigration
The FBI has shifted its resource allocation. This reallocation follows directives emphasizing violent crime and immigration enforcement. Other agency priorities are experiencing staffing adjustments.
Research Examines Perceived Social Acceptability and Intervention in Misconduct
New research explores how people's perceptions of peer acceptance for misconduct, including sexual assault, can deter intervention. The findings suggest strategies exist to counteract this misperception, potentially increasing bystander action.
10/05/2026
Statute of Limitations Halts Sexual Assault Prosecution in Some States
In some U.S. states, statutes of limitations prevent the prosecution of sexual assault cases beyond a certain timeframe. This legal constraint can halt criminal proceedings even when law enforcement identifies a perpetrator.
10/03/2026
Prosecution Disparities Emerge in Sexual Assault Cases
A murderer faces no time limit for prosecution in most U.S. states. However, the legal landscape for sexual assault charges varies significantly by location, impacting whether a suspect faces charges.
10/03/2026
FBI Investigates Data Breach Affecting Employee Information
The FBI announced it is responding to a data breach that exposed sensitive information belonging to its employees. The agency stated its intention to pursue those responsible for the cyberattack. Federal investigators are now actively working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
09/30/2026
US Sanctions Target Sinaloa Cartel in Baja California
The United States announced sanctions against 21 individuals and 25 entities reportedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. These actions target cartel leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos and others accused of enabling cartel operations along the U.S.-Mexico border.
09/30/2026
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View allAttorney General McCuskey joins multi-state coalition raising concerns over Wi-Fi company’s ties to China
Other - 10/07/2026
West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
Probate - 09/24/2026
Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
Other - 09/21/2026
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