Bank Robber Gets Unexpected Sentence: A Job
When things didn't work out, he made a "desperate decision." But when the judge in criminal court heard the story, he was booked– for a job.
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Man on Horse Lassoes Bicycle Thief Trying to Get Away (WATCH)
He's being called the "Lone Ranger" of Oregon after this cowboy in a Wal-Mart parking lot rescued a lady in distress, just like a knight on his steed.
Free Women's Legal Clinic Opens, in Partnership With Law School
A new center for women, the first of its kind in British Columbia, opened its doors May 24 to provide legal help for free or a reduced-cost.
Three Women Prevent a Possible Rape in Progress
Three girlfriends stopped a potential rape in progress after witnessing a male companion slip something into a woman's drink from a black vial.
Abducted School Girl Rescued From Boko Haram, 97 Others Saved
Nigerian Special Forces Thursday cleared an area held by the terrorist group Boko Haram and rescued 97 women and children that were being held captive.
WATCH: Suspect Weeps When Judge Remembers Him as "Nicest Kid in Middle School" -It Changed His Life
A suspect broke down sobbing when he realized the judge was his old childhood friend-but his shame turned into determination for reform.
Peruvian Farmer Wins David-and-Goliath Battle Against Mining Giant
Community activists in Peru have succeeded in shutting down the creation of a $5 billion open-caste mine near a pristine lake–thanks to a gutsy poor farmer.
Store Manager Offers Job to Shoplifter Trying to Feed His Children
When a supermarket manager found out the reason a man was shoplifting, he chose to give the thief a job– and money –instead of jail time.
Children Form 'Human Arrow' to Lead Helicopter to Escaping Thieves, Win Award
Nobody likes a tattletale, unless you're helping to catch two escaping burglars by using your tiny bodies to form an arrow...
Corruption Money Seized From Ex-Governor to Pay Backlog of Employee Wages
All of the money that former Governor Sérgio Cabral accepted in bribes is being returned to the government, thus paying off their hard-working employees.
Zimbabwe Finally Bans the Beating of Children
The country's High Court has just ruled that the use of corporal punishment in school and at home is unconstitutional.
Muslim Teen Assists Police in Arrest of Man Who Assaulted Jewish Woman
This teen wasn't about to let a Jewish woman's attacker escape scot-free. Though he may have been in danger, he gave chase until the attacker was arrested.
Guard Squirrel Pet Goes Nuts on Burglar
Who needs a guard dog when you have Joey the squirrel to fend off crooks and thieves?
Judge Dismisses 66K Warrants Against Homeless Because "It's the right thing to do"
Over the last five years, San Francisco's Presiding Judge John Stewart and his colleagues have dismissed over 66,000 arrest warrants for quality-of-life crimes, such as sleeping on the sidewalk. His logic? People living in poverty do not deserve to be put in jail just because they're too poor to pay a fine. Typically when an offender is […]
Perfect Pay-back for Brothers Who Stole Bag During Woman's Seizure
After having her possessions returned to her following her seizure, Naomi Strain wasn't mad – in fact, she had the perfect request for the young thieves.
Humorous Judge Dismisses "Ridiculous" Ticket When Woman Parks 2 Seconds Early
It's not all doom and gloom in this judiciary court - in fact, Chief Judge Frank Caprio tries to make it feel like quite the opposite.
Butt Dial Foils Restaurant Robbery
Robert Bourne and David Grigsby could have pulled off the perfect crime if it hadn't been for the traitorous cell phone in their pocket.
Mosque Pays Fines For Man Who Vandalized Their Building
In October 2016, Abraham Davis was caught vandalizing a Texas mosque. Then, in a show of forgiveness, they ended up paying the fine for him.
Judge Excuses 54-Year-old From Jury Duty When He Reveals He's in Love For the 'First Time'
Definitely a better excuse than "the dog ate my homework".
Judges Are Refusing to Jail People Who Can't Pay Fines, Choosing Community Service Instead
Judges are looking for alternatives to jail time for poor people who face crippling debt trying to pay fines and court fees.
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