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Man allegedly held captive for decades, set a fire to escape

WATERBURY, CT – Authorities in Waterbury have arrested a woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for more than 20 years in a shocking case that has stunned the local community. Kimberly Sullivan, 57, was taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and cruelty after police discovered the dire circumstances under which the man lived. The victim, now in his mid-30s, reportedly weighed just 67 pounds at the time of his rescue. Prosecutors revealed that …

Upstate New York Shaken as Seven Charged in Horrific Month-Long Captivity and Killing of Trans Man; Children Coerced into Participation

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — In a harrowing case of cruelty and murder, two children were compelled to take part in the torture that led to the death of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old trans man, according to prosecutors in upstate New York. The latest updates in the investigation have sparked outrage and highlighted disturbing details of abuse. Revealed through an 11-count indictment, seven individuals are being charged with first-degree murder among other offenses, including battery, kidnapping, and …

Revealed: IDF Employed Controversial ‘Hannibal Directive’ During Hamas Incursion, Risking Civilian Lives to Deter Captivity

Jerusalem, Israel – The Israel Defense Forces’ controversial “Hannibal Directive,” a military protocol ostensibly discontinued in 2016, resurfaced during the October 7 attacks, according to recent revelations. On that day, the order led to actions that ultimately resulted in significant fatalities at Hamas-infiltrated army facilities. Originally formulated in 1986 during Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon, the Hannibal Directive enabled the use of substantial force to prevent soldiers from being captured by enemy forces, potentially at …