Criminology

Cybercrime explored: Journalist documents DarkMarket

Environment

A new book out this month takes you inside the shadowy world of online crime and DarkMarket, a now-shutdown hangout for global cybercriminals.

FBI Director James Comey takes a question from a reporter during a news conference at the FBI field office in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 18, 2014.

How the FBI used ‘invalid, grossly exaggerated testimony’ for decades

Justice
A bloodstain is seen behind police barrier tape at the scene of a fatal shooting in Gothenburg, March 18, 2015.

Sweden’s gang activity isn’t reserved for its crime novels

Conflict
A New York City police officer reacts next to people protesting against the death of Eric Garner during an arrest in July.

Even the creator of ‘broken windows’ policing thought it could lead to racial problems

Justice

Panelists introduce high-tech prison reform at SXSW

Conflict & Justice

Ohio rape case, part of larger international struggle

Global Politics

Sexual assault and rape is a global problem. The case of two Ohio high schools football players, charged with sexually assaulting an incoherent high school girl, coupled with the violent case in India, has experts calling for a multi-pronged approach to dealing with sexual violence.

Central American youths increasingly forced to flee to the U.S. to escape gang violence

Conflict & Justice

Ronald Aldana had a choice. Stay in Guatemala and be hunted down by gangs, or flee to the United States and try to make a new life. He chose to come to the United States. He applied for asylum, received it and has started a new life.

El Salvador struggles to reduce gang violence while mother looks for kidnapped son

El Salvador has the world’s second highest murder rate. More than 4,300 occurred there last year alone. Though the U.S. has poured millions of dollars into anti-gang efforts in the country, nothing seemed to change until a few months ago when the Catholic Church stepped in.

Norway’s ‘summer camp’ prison emphasizes rehabilitation

Global Politics

At the island prison of Bastowey, in Norway, inmates swim and hang out on beaches, and there are no walls or chains.

How to spot a psychopath

Arts, Culture & Media

A new book by the author of “The Men Who Stare at Goats” explores the world of psychopathy and exposes the “madness industry.”