Soldier

Escalation in the West Bank: Israeli Raids Intensify as Soldier Killed in Jenin Explosion; Arrests and Violence Surge Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Jenin, West Bank — Israeli forces detained 28 Palestinians during a widespread overnight operation throughout the West Bank, marking a surge in the escalating tensions in the region, a Palestinian rights organization reported on Thursday. These arrests were carried out over numerous areas, including Jenin, Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Nablus, with claims of harsh treatment … Read more

Public Outrage Swells as Dublin Soldier Dodges Jail Time for Violent Attack on Woman

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Dublin, Ireland — A recent legal decision involving a soldier and a violent assault has sparked widespread debate and frustration across Ireland, reflecting deep-seated concerns about violence against women and the justice system’s response to it. Last week, soldier Cathal Crotty received a three-year suspended sentence for assaulting Natasha O’Brien, a ruling that has left … Read more

Nationwide Protests Ignite as Young Woman Decries Flawed Legal System Following Assault by Soldier

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Limerick, Ireland — Thousands across the nation have taken to the streets, stirred by the ordeal of Natasha O’Brien, a young woman left unconscious and badly injured after an attack by Cathal Crotty, a 22-year-old private in the army. O’Brien’s case, culminating in a suspended sentence for her assailant rather than imprisonment, has sparked a … Read more

Soldier Avoids Jail Time After Vicious Assault on Woman; Defence Forces to Review Case Amidst Public Outcry

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Limerick, Ireland — In a shocking incident that has ignited discussions around military conduct and civilian safety, 22-year-old Defence Forces soldier Cathal Crotty was given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a violent attack on Natasha O’Brien, a civilian. The Limerick Circuit Criminal Court heard that Crotty, who had been drinking heavily, assaulted O’Brien … Read more

Domestic Violence Incident in Lacey Leaves Pregnant Woman and Soldier Dead; Suspect Held Without Bail

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Lacey, WA – In a shocking incident late Thursday evening, 21-year-old John Maupin was arrested following a domestic-violence related double homicide that left his wife and a mutual friend dead. On Friday, Maupin was denied bail by a Thurston County judge who cited the severe nature of the allegations and the accused’s potential threat to … Read more

Serving Soldier Avoids Jail Time, Ordered to Pay Compensation After Violent Assault on Woman

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Limerick, Ireland — A 22-year-old soldier, Cathal Crotty, received a suspended three-year sentence and was ordered to pay €3,000 after assaulting a woman in a violent incident last year. The sentencing at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court comes as the case draws attention from the Defence Forces, which are now handling the matter internally following the … Read more

Soldier Charged with Murder of Cab Driver, Girlfriend Speaks Out

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Tacoma, Washington – The girlfriend of a cab driver who was tragically killed is speaking out after a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been charged with murder. Nearly five months have passed since Nicole Sharkody lost her boyfriend, Nick Hokema. The soldier in question has a previous conviction for child rape. The painful loss of … Read more

Soldier Charged in Murder of Nick Hokema: Army Announces Charges against JBLM PrivateLee

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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Nicole Sharkody is facing the heartbreaking reality of life without her boyfriend Nick Hokema, who was tragically murdered nearly five months ago. The U.S. Army recently announced charges against JBLM soldier Private Jonathan Lee in connection to Hokema’s death. Sharkody expressed her struggles with loneliness, especially at night, as she … Read more

Soldier Charged with Murder in Death of 8-Month-Old Daughter

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Fayetteville, North Carolina – A soldier stationed at Fort Liberty has been charged with the murder of his 8-month-old daughter, Misty Delatorre, whose death was deemed a homicide by the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s office in February 2023. Despite a year passing without any charges, Misty’s mother and grandmother never relented in their quest for … Read more

Iraqi Soldier Killed in Explosive Device Attack in Diyala-Salahuddin Border Area

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Baghdad, Iraq: Tragedy struck on Wednesday when an explosive device detonated on a military vehicle, resulting in the death of one Iraqi soldier and leaving two others wounded. The incident occurred in an area between the Diyala and Salahuddin governorates in eastern Iraq, according to reports from two security sources. The attack highlights the ongoing … Read more