According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Bashar al-Assad was allegedly poisoned in Russia on September 20th and was rushed to a hospital near Moscow, where he spent time in intensive care. The group’s director stated that a reliable source confirmed that al-Assad was targeted in a poisoning operation at his villa near Moscow, though the source claimed the Russian government was not involved. The identity of those behind the alleged poisoning is unknown, with no ties to the Syrian or United States governments. While the Russian government has yet to respond to the matter, the claim is supported by other reports that have also been refuted by fact-checking organizations.
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Tests conducted by independent laboratories in two foreign countries confirm that Alexei Navalny was poisoned before his death in a Russian Arctic penal colony. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya, stated that biological materials were smuggled abroad for analysis, which revealed poisoning. Navalnaya did not disclose the specific laboratories involved but demanded the publication of their findings, accusing them of potential complicity with the Kremlin. Navalny’s death in February sparked international outrage and accusations against the Russian government, which has not commented on the new test results.
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Laboratories in at least two Western countries independently concluded that Alexei Navalny was killed by poisoning, according to his widow, Yulia Navalnaya. These findings were based on biological samples secured and transported abroad by Navalny’s team following his death in a penal colony. Navalnaya accused Western governments of hindering the investigation for political reasons, while also presenting testimony from penal colony staff detailing Navalny’s final moments, which she argued support the poisoning claim. Navalny’s previous poisoning in 2020 and his history of opposing Putin highlight the political context surrounding his death and the ongoing crackdown on Russian opposition.
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Following the conviction of Erin Patterson for the murder of three relatives using a toxic mushroom-laced meal, previously suppressed allegations of attempted murder against her estranged husband have been made public. Simon Patterson testified in pre-trial hearings, detailing a pattern of suspected poisoning attempts spanning several years, starting with pasta and curry. He recounted several instances where he became severely ill after consuming food prepared by Patterson, including episodes that resulted in hospitalizations and coma. Though the charges related to Simon Patterson were dropped before the trial, the released information reveals a history of suspected poisoning attempts.
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A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire, England, with eight children initially hospitalized but since discharged. Police were alerted by a third party, leading to the dispatch of officers and ambulance crews to the scene near Stathern. A triage center was established to assess the children, and parents or guardians were contacted. The man remains in custody as Detective Inspector Neil Holden stated the investigation is complex and ongoing, with officers still at the scene and updates promised to parents and the public.
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James Craig, a Colorado dentist, is facing trial next week, accused of murdering his wife, Angela Craig, by poisoning her protein shakes. The prosecution alleges that Craig poisoned his wife with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, attempting to make her death appear as a suicide. Court documents reveal that Craig had also attempted to solicit others to tamper with evidence and commit perjury. James Craig has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including first-degree murder.
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In a case that captivated the world, Erin Patterson has been found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. The jury reached their verdict after a lengthy trial, determining that Patterson deliberately poisoned a lunch with death cap mushrooms. Patterson was accused of preparing the meal, which included the deadly fungi, for her estranged in-laws and their guests. The trial revealed multiple alleged deceptions, including a fabricated invitation and attempts to cover up the poisoning, leading to the guilty verdict.
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Paul VanDuyne Jr. and Andrea Whitaker, a Wisconsin couple, face attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning two women VanDuyne previously dated. The victims, who met VanDuyne through dating apps, reported experiencing illnesses caused by thallium, cyanide, and hydrogen sulfide. Prosecutors claim the couple, who met online, plotted to poison the victims using various toxins, including abrin created from rosary peas. Bail has been set at $10 million for VanDuyne and $4 million for Whitaker.
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Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three and attempting to murder a fourth with death cap mushrooms, claims the poisonings were accidental. She maintains she unknowingly added foraged mushrooms to a beef Wellington, inadvertently contaminating the meal served to her in-laws and a relative. Patterson admitted to lying about having cancer to justify the lunch gathering and later disposing of evidence, including a dehydrator and deleting photos from her phone. The prosecution contends the poisoning was deliberate, citing her avoidance of illness and the deliberate act of deception.
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