Due to a bomb threat linked to events in northern Munich, the Oktoberfest remains closed until at least 5 p.m. Authorities are taking the threat seriously as it is connected to a letter from the same perpetrator. Earlier this morning, explosive devices were found in a burning house in the Lerchenau district, leading to a large-scale police and fire brigade operation. Investigations now suggest the deceased individual from the fire is also the suspect behind the bomb threat, with authorities believing the incident stems from a family dispute, ruling out a political motive at this stage.
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In a recent ruling, a woman who underwent an unlawful strip search at a 2018 music festival was awarded at least $93,000 in damages. The court found that the woman’s treatment at the Splendour in the Grass Music Festival in Byron Bay was “humiliating,” leading to compensation for assault, battery, and false imprisonment. This judgement may have implications for a class action involving 3,000 people who were strip searched by NSW Police at music festivals between 2016 and 2022, potentially leading to $150 million in damages. Lawyers involved in the class action believe this ruling could render thousands of additional strip searches unlawful and are urging the state to settle with the remaining members.
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Blast at Los Angeles sheriff’s facility kills three deputies, and that headline immediately grabs your attention. It’s a stark, simple statement, and it naturally prompts a lot of questions. The core of the story, as it emerges, seems to involve a bomb squad and the movement of explosives within a facility, leading to a tragic outcome. The initial reaction from many online, fueled by the current social and political climate, quickly turned to speculation and accusations. Some immediately pointed fingers, even before any investigation could begin, with some attributing the incident to specific groups or political agendas.
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A class-action lawsuit against the NSW police force alleges unlawful strip-searches at music festivals between 2018 and 2022. Evidence presented revealed that police knew drug detection dogs had only a 30% accuracy rate yet used them to justify the vast majority of searches, many of which lacked sufficient grounds under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002. The plaintiffs argued that inadequate training and a lack of justification for these searches, often based solely on a dog’s alert and the location, constituted widespread unlawful conduct. The state admitted one plaintiff’s strip-search was unlawful, highlighting the systemic issues within the police force’s procedures.
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Multiple hidden cameras were discovered in the bathrooms of the School of Dance and Music in Hermosa Beach, a studio with over 1,000 students aged 2-18. Parents found and removed the cameras, subsequently notifying both the studio and Hermosa Beach Police Department. The studio owner is cooperating with the investigation and has implemented enhanced security measures, including a bug sweep and additional hallway cameras. Police are treating the incident as isolated and are actively pursuing leads.
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Two Australian nurses were suspended and are under police investigation for an antisemitic video where they threatened to kill Israeli patients and refused to treat them. The video, recorded in a Sydney hospital, shows a man and woman making threats and using hateful language. Prime Minister Albanese and the Health Minister condemned the actions, vowing a thorough investigation and assuring the public that those responsible will face consequences. The incident follows recent antisemitic attacks in Australia, raising concerns about rising hate crimes.
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Allawah synagogue in Sydney was vandalized with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti, prompting an investigation by NSW Police. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, is being treated as a hate crime and is part of a recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks in the Sydney area. Police released CCTV footage and are seeking to identify a man seen near the synagogue at the time. NSW Premier Chris Minns condemned the act, while Jewish leaders called for swift arrests and a strong denouncement of such hate crimes.
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