3214 results returned for search: "" category "Crime"
A lawyer who worked in Bermuda for a billionaire software tycoon and who was scheduled to testify against him at a high-profile tax evasion trial told a court yesterday his former boss had broken no laws in the United States, it has been reported.
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DATE: Nov 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
An engaged couple got an unwanted wedding present yesterday – $1,000 in fines for a breach of Covid-19 safety regulations at their pre-marriage celebrations.
Traci Woolridge, 38, and Dennis Joell, landed in Magistrates' Court after they held a bridal...
DATE: Nov 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A senator yesterday fought back tears as she told colleagues about her rape ordeal.
The emotional moment came ahead of a vigil in Hamilton calling for more support for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Lindsay Simmons, junior minister for Socia...
DATE: Nov 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Furious neighbours of an elderly woman attacked in her home chased three masked raiders from the scene after they heard the victim scream for help, it was revealed yesterday.
One woman from nearby Turkey Hill, St George, said: “Half of us are scared ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An elderly woman was confronted by three masked men during a home invasion last night.
Police were called after residents heard screams from a home on Queen Street in St George at about 9pm.
Officers were informed three men – masked and dressed in bl...
DATE: Nov 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police have identified the 28-year-old woman who was found dead in a Smith’s Parish home on Thursday as Morissa Moniz.
Miss Moniz was found in an unresponsive state after police responded to a reported domestic incident, a Bermuda Police Service s...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Two former premiers have signed a letter calling for an "armistice“ to gang violence in Bermuda.
The agreement was signed by 11 signatories including Sir John Swan and Alex Scott on Armistice Day – November 11.
All 11 encouraged the general public ...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was found in the early hours of Thursday, police said.
A police spokesman added that the 37-year-old man was expected to appear in court next week.
The arrest came after the body of ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The leader of an organisation set up to help victims of domestic violence said assistance was available around the clock.
Laurie Shiell Smith, the executive director of the Centre Against Abuse, highlighted that a 24-hour hotline was available.
Ms S...
DATE: Nov 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found stabbed to death in the early hours of yesterday.
The body of the 28-year-old victim was found at a house in Smith’s after police were called to what was reported as a domestic incident.
A...
DATE: Nov 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan