Gone But Not Forgotten: Laura Bradbury (10/25/25)

In November 2023, Joi Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging that in 1991, while she was a college student at Syracuse University, Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her during a date. According to the complaint, after dining at Wells Restaurant in Harlem, Combs allegedly gave her a substance that incapacitated her, rendering her unable to stand or walk independently. He then purportedly transported her to a location where he sexually assaulted her. Dickerson-Neal further claims that Combs recorded the assault without her consent and distributed the footage within the music industry.Following the incident, Dickerson-Neal asserts that she suffered severe emotional distress, leading to depression and withdrawal from college. She alleges that the trauma from the assault and the unauthorized distribution of the recording caused long-term psychological harm. In response, Combs' legal representatives have denied the allegations, labeling the lawsuit as a "money grab" and asserting that the claims are fabricated.to contact me:[email protected]

In November 2023, Joi Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging that in 1991, while she was a college student at Syracuse University, Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her during a date. According to the complaint, after dining at Wells Restaurant in Harlem, Combs allegedly gave her a substance that incapacitated her, rendering her unable to stand or walk independently. He then purportedly transported her to a location where he sexually assaulted her. Dickerson-Neal further claims that Combs recorded the assault without her consent and distributed the footage within the music industry.Following the incident, Dickerson-Neal asserts that she suffered severe emotional distress, leading to depression and withdrawal from college. She alleges that the trauma from the assault and the unauthorized distribution of the recording caused long-term psychological harm. In response, Combs' legal representatives have denied the allegations, labeling the lawsuit as a "money grab" and asserting that the claims are fabricated.to contact me:[email protected]

An Garda Síochána has intensified its crackdown on the Kinahan cartel, one of Europe’s most notorious organized crime networks. In recent months, Garda investigators—working with international partners—secured the extradition of senior cartel figure Sean McGovern from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland, where he faces charges of murder, directing a criminal organization, and conspiracy to commit serious offenses. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described the extradition as a “landmark development,” underscoring Ireland’s growing cooperation with the UAE after years of diplomatic standoffs. The move also represents the first major success under the new international enforcement pact targeting the Kinahans’ drug, arms, and money-laundering operations across Europe, the Middle East, and South America.Still, skepticism lingers over how far the Irish authorities are truly willing—or able—to go. Despite public bravado from senior Garda officials warning cartel members of “serious life choices ahead,” the group’s top hierarchy—Daniel Kinahan, his father Christy Sr., and brother Christopher Jr.—remain free abroad. While Gardaí have reportedly submitted files to the Director of Public Prosecutions recommending charges, no warrants or arrests have been executed inside Ireland. The McGovern extradition may symbolize progress, but until the Kinahan leadership faces handcuffs or forfeits its vast assets, the perception will remain that the cartel’s real power players are still beyond reach.to contact me:[email protected]

Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes, 24, made headlines in August 2022 after allegedly plowing his vehicle into a crowd attending a charity fundraiser in Berwick, Pennsylvania — an event meant to help victims of a deadly house fire. Authorities say one person was killed and 17 others were injured when Reyes accelerated into the group before fleeing the scene. Minutes later, he reportedly drove home to Nescopeck, where he struck his mother with his car and then bludgeoned her to death with a hammer. Witnesses described a scene of chaos and horror, while police later recovered the weapon and arrested Reyes at the scene without resistance.Investigators say Reyes admitted to the attacks, claiming he argued with his mother earlier that day and “just wanted to end it all.” Yet questions remain about his mental state and whether this rampage was spontaneous or premeditated. Prosecutors secured two life sentences in 2023 for the murders, but many observers noted how little insight was offered into the psychological breakdown or warning signs leading up to the violence. The case remains a grim reminder of how quickly rage and instability can spiral into public tragedy, and how surface-level courtroom narratives often leave the “why” unanswered.to contact  me: [email protected]

Federal agents arrested two men, identified as Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who allegedly posed as agents with the Department of Homeland Security’s investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). They are accused of conducting a wide-ranging scheme over more than two years in Washington, D.C., where they purported to investigate serious crimes while using fake federal credentials, badges, and uniforms. According to court filings, the defendants ingratiated themselves with actual federal officers, staged control over a luxury apartment building housing real Secret Service agents, and created a façade of law-enforcement legitimacy to further their operation.While the charges mark what the FBI described as a serious breach of trust, the case also raises bigger questions about how these individuals managed to operate undetected for so long and what motives were driving them. Some observers note the possibility of foreign intelligence entanglement or deeper criminal enterprise lurking behind the charade, though no public evidence has definitively linked the arrests to a foreign-influence operation. The scale of the impersonation—complete with tactical gear, surveillance equipment, and recruitment of unsuspecting officers—suggests more than simple costume crime. The revelations have left investigators—and the public—with lingering concerns about oversight failures and vulnerabilities in U.S. counterintelligence infrastructure.to contact me:[email protected]

In recent years, towns along Mexico’s northern border with the United States—such as Tijuana and other cities in Baja California, Sonora and elsewhere—have been hit by a sharp rise in use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Traditionally, much of the public-health focus in Mexico had been on heroin or methamphetamine use, but mounting evidence shows that fentanyl has begun to penetrate these border communities, altering drug-use patterns in ways that raise new risks. Studies show that fentanyl is increasingly tied to the local illicit-drug supply—often mixed into powder heroin or pressed into pills for use or export.This surge in fentanyl use is compounded by weaknesses in local addiction-treatment infrastructure and traditional harm-reduction services. In border towns, factors like deportation (for example in Tijuana over 40 % of people who inject drugs report having been deported from the U.S.) greatly increase vulnerability.   At the same time, surveillance in Mexico for overdoses tied to fentanyl is minimal, and life-saving tools like naloxone are much less available than in the U.S. Without strong public-health responses, the rising availability of high-potency synthetic opioids means more rapid escalation from use to overdose, particularly in areas already grappling with poverty, stigma and limited services.to contact me:[email protected]

Irish ports have become critical entry points for transnational narcotics groups trafficking drugs into Europe. Over the past few years, there has been a notable increase in the use of smaller ports in Ireland by South American drug cartels as part of their strategy to avoid detection at larger, more scrutinized ports like Antwerp and Rotterdam.These criminal organizations exploit the extensive maritime traffic and the relatively lower security measures at smaller ports. This has led to significant drug seizures in Ireland, such as the 2.25 tonnes of cocaine intercepted off the Cork coast and over 300 kilograms of cocaine found in Limerick. The Irish authorities are increasingly concerned about the corruption among port workers, who are sometimes coerced or bribed to facilitate the passage of these narcotics through Irish ports.To combat this growing threat, Ireland has joined the European Ports Alliance, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing intelligence sharing, upgrading security infrastructure, and coordinating efforts among EU member states. The Alliance is funded with a €200 million budget, which is being used to improve the technology for scanning containers and to bolster cooperation between law enforcement and port authorities across Europe.Despite these efforts, the trafficking routes remain highly flexible, with criminal organizations continually adapting their methods. The widespread use of Ireland’s ports highlights the broader challenge Europe faces in combating the sophisticated operations of these transnational drug trafficking networks.In our second article...The issue of migrants going missing while attempting to migrate to the United States is a growing concern, particularly in relation to the involvement of drug cartels. It is estimated that thousands of migrants have gone missing in recent years, many of whom are suspected to be victims of these criminal organizations.Drug cartels have increasingly taken control of human smuggling routes, turning migrant smuggling into a highly profitable business. Migrants who are unable to pay the high fees demanded by smugglers often face severe consequences, including kidnapping, forced labor, and even murder. The violence and control exerted by cartels along migration routes, especially in areas like Chiapas, Mexico, have made it extremely dangerous for those attempting to cross into the United States.In some cases, entire groups of migrants have been abducted by cartels, with their fates often remaining unknown. The Missing Migrants Project reports that thousands of migrants have disappeared along migration routes in the Americas, with many believed to have fallen victim to such criminal activities. The exact number is difficult to ascertain due to the clandestine nature of these operations, but the problem is significant and growing(commercial at 8:00)to contact me:[email protected]:Cartels using Ireland to smuggle drugs to Europe - gardaíSource:Cartels abduct more than 1,200 migrants, police chief says | Border Report

Hawala lending is an informal and trust-based system of transferring money that operates outside of traditional banking channels. Originating centuries ago in the Middle East and South Asia, it relies on a network of brokers—known as hawaladars—who settle debts through mutual trust and record-keeping rather than physical movement of funds. For example, a person in the U.S. can give money to a local hawaladar, who then instructs a counterpart in India or Pakistan to pay the equivalent amount to the recipient there. The two hawaladars later settle their accounts through trade, cash balancing, or future transactions, often without a paper trail. This method is fast, cheap, and often used by migrant workers to send remittances home in regions where banking infrastructure is weak or heavily regulated.However, hawala’s informality also makes it a magnet for illicit activities. Because transactions occur off the books, the system can be exploited for money laundering, tax evasion, or terrorism financing. Authorities often find it difficult to trace these flows since there are no official records or oversight, and the trust-based nature of the network means participants rarely cooperate with investigators. Despite the risks, hawala remains deeply embedded in many cultures because it provides financial access to people excluded from the formal economy, functioning as a parallel banking system that runs on personal reputation rather than legal enforcement.to contact me:[email protected]

Johnny Gosch went missing in Iowa in 1982. According to reports, he was last seen while performing his duties as a paperboy. Several people stated that they saw him and other paperboys talking with a strange man, but no person describing the description was ever taken into custody. Johnny's mom has never fought searching for her son since he was abducted and she has stated many times that she believes he is still alive. Let's take a look. (commercial at 10:12)to contact me:[email protected]:https://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-gosch

Francis launched the Girls Gone Wild empire in 1997, exploiting late-night infomercials and spring-break party footage to turn young, often intoxicated women into the product. The franchise made hundreds of millions while skirting accountability for how women (and in some cases minors) were filmed, packaged, and sold. In 2006 he pleaded guilty to federal charges for failing to maintain proper age and identity records of performers under the federal law 18 U.S.C. § 2257 — a key law designed to keep minors out of sexually explicit material.But the headline legal record is just part of the picture. Numerous lawsuits and criminal convictions show that the operation was rife with coercion, deception, and abuse: in 2013 Francis was convicted of assault, false imprisonment and intimidation of a witness after luring three women to his apartment and restraining themto contact  me:[email protected]