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NC woman drained savings, 401K to help ‘friend’ that turned out to be a scam — but it only got worse from there

A North Carolina woman lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam after draining her retirement account, then was hit with a $225,000 tax bill and penalties on the withdrawn funds. She had to file for bankruptcy, and a House-passed bill would provide tax relief for fraud victims but is awaiting Senate action.

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His home changed hands for $5. Could it happen to your family?

A South Carolina daughter says a caregiver used a quitclaim deed to take her 75-year-old father's home for $5, and police are investigating. The article uses the case to recommend property, bank, and account alerts for families watching over vulnerable relatives.

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Priest accused of leading 'cult' Nine O'Clock Service denies raping woman and sexually assaulting others

A priest accused of leading the Nine O'Clock Service as a cult is on retrial, denying rape and indecent assault allegations involving multiple women. The court heard prosecution claims that he controlled members and encouraged estrangement from family, while he testified that any sexual activity was consensual and that his church was not a cult.

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MMA fighter ‘The Black Dragon’ accused of pummeling NYC woman: sources

An MMA fighter nicknamed “The Black Dragon” was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly attacking a 22-year-old woman inside a Lower Manhattan apartment building. Police said the victim had scratches and bruises, and the suspect was arraigned and referred to a court-ordered program.

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First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

A Rwandan man living in north London has been charged with offences relating to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The Crown Prosecution Service said it is the first time charges relating to the genocide against the Tutsi have been brought in the UK. Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, faces one genocide-related offence and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity.

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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate holdout juror in new court filing

Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney has asked the judge to investigate holdout juror Michael Desronvil over jury forms, an alleged domestic violence history, and cellphone use during deliberations. The mistrial jury split 11-1, with Desronvil alone favoring a murder conviction while others supported acquittal due to postpartum psychosis. A retrial decision is expected at a Sept. 29 hearing.

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After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle

South African police arrested three people in connection with one of nine women murdered in Kempton Park, a case officials say may involve a love triangle. The killings have sparked national alarm over endemic gender-based violence, with President Ramaphosa and police vowing more resources and accountability. Police also reported another woman found dead in Soweto and two alleged serial rapists due in court.

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Wife of pensioner killed in sunbed brawl insists beach was empty before 'attacker demanded their loungers and punched her husband in the heart'

An 82-year-old British pensioner died from cardiac arrest after a brawl over sun loungers on a Greek beach near Athens. His wife said the beach was empty before a man demanded their loungers and punched her husband, while the arrested 76-year-old and witnesses gave conflicting accounts of who started the fight. The 76-year-old was arrested for grievous bodily harm, and his 21-year-old companion was also arrested.

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