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Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 10, 2020

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak • February 10, 2020

Charles Ponzi And The Incredible Story Behind His Notorious Scheme

In 1903, Charles Ponzi was a poor Italian immigrant with two dollars to his name — then he invented the Ponzi scheme and became a multimillionaire almost overnight.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 10, 2020

Charles Ponzi And The Incredible Story Behind His Notorious Scheme

In 1903, Charles Ponzi was a poor Italian immigrant with two dollars to his name — then he invented the Ponzi scheme and became a multimillionaire almost overnight.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 10, 2020

Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 10, 2020

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Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 10, 2020

When Camille Bell’s Son Was Killed During The Atlanta Child Murders, She Rallied Her City To Demand Justice

Camille Bell's son was found dead on Nov. 8, 1979, an early victim of the Atlanta Child Murders. Grief-stricken, Bell's anguish drove her to seek justice for the slain and safety for the living.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 7, 2020

When Camille Bell’s Son Was Killed During The Atlanta Child Murders, She Rallied Her City To Demand Justice

Camille Bell's son was found dead on Nov. 8, 1979, an early victim of the Atlanta Child Murders. Grief-stricken, Bell's anguish drove her to seek justice for the slain and safety for the living.

By Natasha Ishak • February 7, 2020

Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 3, 2020

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Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • February 3, 2020

Tennessee Man Lights Up Joint While In Court For Marijuana Possession

The stunt backfired when the young defendant was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 29, 2020

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Tennessee Man Lights Up Joint While In Court For Marijuana Possession

The stunt backfired when the young defendant was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.

By Natasha Ishak • January 29, 2020

Michigan Priest Jailed After Bubble-Wrapping Boy And Leaving Him In A Janitor’s Room

While the crime was initially believed to be a punishment for the boy's poor grades and marijuana use, the attorney general’s office believes the reverend's actions were "sexually motivated."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 28, 2020

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Michigan Priest Jailed After Bubble-Wrapping Boy And Leaving Him In A Janitor’s Room

While the crime was initially believed to be a punishment for the boy's poor grades and marijuana use, the attorney general’s office believes the reverend's actions were "sexually motivated."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 28, 2020

How An Ex-Cop Rigged The McDonald’s Monopoly Game — And Scammed The Company Out Of $24 Million

How Jerome Jacobson and his band of psychics, drug dealers, and strip-club owners perpetrated the daring McMillions scam over the course of 12 wild years.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 23, 2020

How An Ex-Cop Rigged The McDonald’s Monopoly Game — And Scammed The Company Out Of $24 Million

How Jerome Jacobson and his band of psychics, drug dealers, and strip-club owners perpetrated the daring McMillions scam over the course of 12 wild years.

By Natasha Ishak • January 23, 2020

Man Named ‘Sexy Vegan’ Accused Of Bestiality After Sharing Disturbing Video Of His Pit Bull

Sexy Vegan first rose to infamy in 2017 after he appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil. He got kicked off the show for his use of profanity, which seems mild compared to his recent actions.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2020

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Man Named ‘Sexy Vegan’ Accused Of Bestiality After Sharing Disturbing Video Of His Pit Bull

Sexy Vegan first rose to infamy in 2017 after he appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil. He got kicked off the show for his use of profanity, which seems mild compared to his recent actions.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2020

The True Story Behind The FBI’s Martin Luther King Tapes And The Disturbing ‘Suicide Letter’

In 1964, the FBI tried to blackmail Martin Luther King Jr. into ending his civil rights campaign with a letter that threatened to expose proof of his extramarital affairs — and apparently even encouraged him to kill himself.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 16, 2020

The True Story Behind The FBI’s Martin Luther King Tapes And The Disturbing ‘Suicide Letter’

In 1964, the FBI tried to blackmail Martin Luther King Jr. into ending his civil rights campaign with a letter that threatened to expose proof of his extramarital affairs — and apparently even encouraged him to kill himself.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 16, 2020