Friday
The people of 26 September
6 people in 6 stories, 29 deaths recorded, 2025
James Comey
American lawyer (born 1960)
Former United States FBI director James Comey is indicted by a federal grand jury on two charges in a prosecution led by Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Crime & Justice · 26 Sep · with Lindsey Halligan
Gustavo Petro
President of Colombia from 2022 to 2026
The United States revokes Colombian president Gustavo Petro's visa following his participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York and his remarks urging U.S. soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump's orders.
World · 26 Sep · with Donald Trump
Duma Boko
President of Botswana since 2024
Botswana president Duma Boko announces the launch of a immigrant investor program aimed at raising funds to diversify the economy amid a recession in the global diamond market.
Business · 26 Sep
Robert Eugene Brashers
American serial killer and rapist (1958–1999)
Deceased serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers is identified as the prime suspect in the quadruple homicide at an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas, United States.
Crime & Justice · 26 Sep
Riad Salameh
Lebanese economist (born 1950)
Lebanese authorities release former central bank governor Riad Salameh after he posts bail of US$14 million and LL 5 billion ($55,866) while facing ongoing charges of alleged financial crimes.
Crime & Justice · 26 Sep
Trịnh Bá Phương
Vietnamese human rights activist (born 1985)
Vietnamese activist Trịnh Bá Phương, already serving a 10-year sentence for anti-state propaganda, is sentenced to an additional 11 years after being convicted of writing statements against the Communist Party while in prison.
Crime & Justice · 26 Sep
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