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New York police officers arrest John Woeltz on May 23 in New York.

Detective assigned to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail allegedly dropped off victim in crypto kidnapping case, sources say

By John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A New York City Police detective assigned to Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail will be questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and torture plot after he allegedly delivered the victim to his tormentors, according to multiple law enforcement officials briefed on the case. It is not

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New York police officers arrest John Woeltz on May 23 in New York.

Detective assigned to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail allegedly dropped off victim in crypto kidnapping case, sources say

CNN By John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A New York City Police detective assigned to Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail will be questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and torture plot after he allegedly delivered the victim to his tormentors, according to multiple law enforcement officials briefed on the case. It is

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Key takeaways from hearing in Harvard’s ongoing legal fight with the Trump administration

By Katelyn Polantz and Devan Cole, CNN Boston (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday said she will order Trump administration officials to not make any changes to Harvard University’s international student visa program indefinitely, delivering another legal victory for the embattled school as its commencement unfolded with an air of protest not far away.

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Olaf Scholz Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Olaf Scholz, the former chancellor of Germany. Personal Birth date: June 14, 1958 Birth place: Osnabrück, Germany Birth name: Olaf Scholz Father: Gerhard Scholz, textile worker Mother: Christel Scholz, textile worker Marriage: Britta Ernst (1998-present) Education: University of Hamburg, J.D., 1984 Religion: Non-denominational

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Dozens of European politicians vow to attend Budapest Pride despite ban on LGBTQ gatherings in Hungary

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — At least 70 members of the European Parliament are planning on attending this year’s Pride celebrations in Budapest, Hungary, despite the nation’s ban against LGBTQ gatherings, officials have told CNN. Earlier this year, Hungarian lawmakers passed new legislation which outlaws Pride events in the country and allows authorities to

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Mahmoud Khalil is seen at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University in New York

Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says

By Matt Rehbein, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s use of an obscure portion of immigration law to detain and attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional, according to an order issued Wednesday by a federal judge in New Jersey. Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and permanent US resident, is “likely

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