Shweta Watson
Shweta Watson is a journalist and writer with over eight years of newsroom and digital media experience. A former Chief Copy Editor at The Times of India, she shaped copies and headlines in high-pressure newsrooms and has a soft spot for crime stories. With 1,000+ bylines in major newspapers, she starts her day writing, runs on coffee, and unwinds with crime shows. In another life, she’d be a stylist, a detective, or a cricket commentator.
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Mom Who Left Toddler to Die in Hot Car While Getting Lip Fillers Learns Her Fate
Maya Hernandez pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her son, Amillio Gutierrez, and two enhancements to allegations of child cruelty.
‘Anti-ICE’ Virginia Democrats Blamed After Another Innocent Person Killed
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is under fire for allegedly refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials seeking to deport a Sierra Leone-based criminal illegal immigrant.
Minnesota Sues Trump Admin Over $240 Million in 'Unlawful' Medicaid Cuts
Minnesota sued the Trump administration to block a $243 million Medicaid funding hold, warning cuts could hit care for low-income families.
Iranian Assassination Squad's 'Attempt to Kill President Trump' Foiled After Leader 'Hunted Down and Killed', Hegseth Says
US Secretary of War Peter Hegseth said US forces “hunted down and killed” the leader of the unit “without mercy” amid Operation Epic Fury.
Bondi Demands 'Right' to Take Over State Bar Investigations of DOJ Lawyers
The U.S. Justice Department has proposed a regulation seeking to authorize Attorney General Pam Bondi to suspend state bar ethics investigations into current & former DOJ lawyers.
Savannah Guthrie Finally Admits Family’s Worst Fear About Missing Mom
Savannah Guthrie appears to be coming to terms with the possibility that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, may no longer be alive.
Washington State Man, 31, Dressed Up Like a U.S. Postal Service Mailman To Deliver Letter Demanding Cryptocurrency Before Attacking Homeowners: Police
A 31-year-old Auburn man allegedly impersonated a U.S. Postal Service carrier to force his way into a victim’s home and demand cryptocurrency.
Marco Rubio Urges Americans to Leave These 13 Middle Eastern Countries Immediately Amid Iran Strikes
Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Mora Namdar, urged Americans to “depart now” using available commercial transportation, citing serious and escalating safety risks.
Texas TikTok Psychic Hit With $10M Judgment for False Idaho Murders Claims
A federal jury awarded $10M to University of Idaho history professor Rebecca Scofield in a defamation lawsuit against TikTok influencer Ashley Guillard.
Drunk Woman Plows Through Accident Scene, Runs Over Body of Man Who Had Already Been Hit: Texas Cops
Texas woman arrested after driving onto active crime scene, running over dead body.
Inside the 'Intelligence Trail' That Led to Khamenei’s Assassination
The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a meticulously planned intelligence campaign by the Israeli government.
Investigators Review 10,000 Hours of Footage in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance, Expert Says It’s ‘Not a Cold Case’
Veteran crime scene investigator Maureen O’Connell addressed the limitations of the available video evidence and why it has failed to advance the Nancy Guthrie case.
Man Who Shot Ex-Wife and Stabbed Two Young Daughters, including 11-Month-Old, Pleads Guilty
Stephen Clare pleads guilty in vicious attack of ex-wife, daughters in 2023.
Judge Issues ‘Explicit Notice’ That Illegal ICE Detentions Could Trigger Sanctions
A West Virginia district judge has warned the Trump administration against unlawful immigration detentions.
Son Fatally Stabs Mother After Threat, Then Kills 3 Women Who Tried to Help, Police Say
A 32-year-old Washington man with alleged mental health problems stabbed four people to death, including his 52-year-old mother.
Virginia Mom Fatally Stabbed at Bus Stop by Illegal Immigrant With Over 30 Prior Arrests, Police Say
Abdul Jalloh, a criminal illegal alien from Sierra Leone who entered the United States in 2012, has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally stabbing Stephanie Minter.
Teacher, Who Accused Men of Being Creepy, Arrested for Alleged Assault on Minor
A 29-year-old married Georgia teacher who went viral last year complaining that men were “creepy” online has been arrested and charged with molesting a student.
Nearly Blind Refugee Found Dead Days After Border Patrol Left Him Alone at Coffee Shop
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya genocide refugee living in Buffalo, New York, died after Border Patrol agents wrongfully detained him and left him on the street in brutal winter conditions, where the nearly blind man, who walked with a cane, was unable to make it home.
Pennsylvania Mom Speaks Out After Husband Fatally Shot by 11-Year-Old Son Over Nintendo Switch
Clayton Dietz, 11, fatally shot his father after his Nintendo was confiscated. He is being held in adult custody on a homicide charge.
Losing Midterms Could Be ‘The End’ of Trump’s Presidency, GOP Speaker Warns
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that a Republican loss in the House during the November midterm elections could effectively derail Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Columbia Student Freed After School Accuses ICE of Lying to Make Dorm Arrest
Claire Shipman, acting president of Columbia University in New York, claimed federal agents entered a Columbia residential building and “illegally” detained a student named Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva.
Kash Patel Ousts FBI Employees Connected to Trump Classified Documents Case
FBI Director Kash Patel ousted at least 10 staff members including agents and supervisors to support personnel.
Ex-Marine Known as ‘Captain America’ Sentenced to 20 Years in Cold-Case Killing
Army veteran from New York is headed to prison for 20 years after he admitted to kidnapping a man.
Congresswoman Under Fire for ‘Glaring’ FaceTune Mistake in Trump Selfie
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack’s quick selfie with Donald Trump at the State of Union address was trolled for being heavily edited.
Coaches ‘Concealed’ 8-Year-Old After She Collapsed From Brain Bleed at Practice, Lawsuit Alleges
An eight-year-old Nebraska cheerleader was forced to perform back flips before passing away from a brain bleed. Her parents are now taking legal action.
Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Dies at 42 — Cause of Death Confirmed
Canadian comedian and actor Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short, took her own life at her Hollywood Hills residence on February 23.
Dad Cradled 3-Year-Old In His Arms Before Shooting Him In Head After Fight With Mom
Quinton Baker allegedly cradled his three-year-old son in his arms before shooting him in head after fight with wife in Las Vegas
Trump DOJ Calls Judge Who Obstructed ICE 'Absurd' For Trying To Get Guilty Verdict Tossed
Hannah Dugan has asked U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman to overturn her guilty verdict or to grant a new trial in the case where she allegedly helped a man escape ICE.
Man Who Stabbed Postman 11 Times In Front Of His Mother Learns His Fate
Chad Michael Westover was found guilty of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the killing of Tristan Thomas.
Autopsy Findings Lay Bare the Full Horror of Bryan Kohberger Attack
A forensic expert named Gary Brucato has revealed that the perpetrator in the 2022 University of Idaho Murders, Bryan Kohberger, was trying to play out a “psychosexual fantasy” when he slaughtered the students.
Food Delivery Partner Working Two Jobs Found Dead Before Final Order, Hours Before Son’s Birthday
Daniel Figueroa, who worked two jobs to support his family, was discovered unresponsive shortly after finishing an Uber Eats delivery at Loretto Hospital on February 23.
Indiana Pastor’s Son Sentenced to 6 Years After Discovery of More Than 200 Explicit Files
The son of a prominent Indiana pastor with close ties to the Lieutenant Governor was sentenced to 6 years in prison for child exploitation.
New Doorbell Image Timeline Deepens Mystery in Nancy Guthrie Case
The newly released information in the Nancy Guthrie case suggests the abduction may have been carefully pre-planned.
Ex-Guard Claims Met Police Told Him To 'Stay Silent' In Andrew-Epstein Controversy
Paul Page said he received a letter from a senior Metropolitan Police official after alleging former prince Andrew Mountbatten brought women into the palace at night.
Mexico Took Down Drug Lord 'El Mencho' By Tracking His Girlfriend
Mexico’s defense secretary Ricardo Trevilla says surveillance on a girlfriend’s visit led officials to El Mencho’s hideout.
ICE Cadets Are Taught to ‘Violate the Constitution’, Ex-DHS Attorney Testifies
A former ICE instructor accused the ICE of sharply reducing training standards for new officers and misleading Congress about the changes.
Virginia Giuffre's Family Responds to Ex-Prince Andrew’s Arrest, Says ‘No One Is Above the Law’
Virginia Giuffre accused Prince Andrew of abusing her on three occasions after Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her to him.
FBI Director’s Wild Olympic Locker Room Celebration Draws Fire Online
FBI Director Kash Patel was in Milan celebrating the U.S. men’s hockey team's victory. Videos of him celebrating in the team’s locker room has gone viral since.
Serial Killer’s Chilling Five-Word Justification for 20 Brutal Murders
Richard Ramirez also called the 'Night Stalker' murdered at least 15 people during home break-ins, most of which occurred at night.
U.S. Warns Americans in Mexico to Shelter in Place After Cartel Kingpin Slain
The U.S. Department of State advised people to seek shelter if necessary, minimize unnecessary movement and monitor local media for updates.
Mexico’s Most Wanted Fugitive El Mencho, With $15M U.S. Bounty on His Head, Killed in Joint Operation
The security operation was carried out with assistance from the U.S government that killed four members of the cartel and injured three soldiers.
Mom, Boyfriend Face Charges After Beating 10-Year-Old With Boxing Gloves ‘As Punishment’
Amber Lynn Raymond from Minnesota was also charged with gross misdemeanor counts of malicious punishment of a child and child neglect.
DHS Officials Question Whether Noem’s $70 Million Luxury Jet Is Really for Deportations
The Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem is reportedly seeking approval from the White House to purchase the Boeing 737 Max 8 for 70 million dollars.
Newsom Coins New Two-Word Nickname for Trump
After his speech during the Board of Peace event, Donald Trump appeared to doze off while seated at the Resolute Desk, and California Governor Gavin Newsom didn’t miss the opportunity to criticize the U.S. President.
$167M Powerball Winner Back in Trouble After Latest Arrest
A 50-year-old Kentucky Powerball lottery winner was taken into custody on February 11 by the Scott County Sheriff’s Department on allegations of intimidating a participant in a legal process.
Federal Judge Holds DOJ Attorney in Contempt for ‘Flagrant Disobedience of Court Orders’
The Federal Judge had ordered the government on February 9 to release the Mexican national who had lived in Minnesota since 2018 after finding his detention unlawful.
Former Prince Andrew Arrested in Epstein‑Linked Misconduct Probe
King Charles III said he was deeply concerned about the news and urged the authorities to conduct a fair investigation.
Federal Judges Slam ICE Over Treatment of Pregnant, Nursing Detainees
Reports of breastfeeding mothers being separated from their infants, along with overcrowded and unsanitary conditions for pregnant detainees, have intensified scrutiny.
Karoline Leavitt Accused of Throwing Trump ‘Under the Bus’
Karoline Leavitt appeared to backtrack on her earlier statements, telling reporters that anything on Trump’s social media site is “straight from the horse’s mouth.”
‘Not Even What His Funeral Cost’: Grieving Mom Slams Plea Deal in Son’s Fatal Crash
Oh’Ryan Brooks was under the influence of marijuana while dropping his children off at school and later used a THC vape pen while driving back shortly before striking the victim, Cristofer Suarez.