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In Newfoundland, former residents of a Roman Catholic orphanage confront their traumatic past and seek justice during a government inquiry 15 years after their abuse.
Five million smokers die each year worldwide, a toll that reflects decades of deceit by the tobacco industry regarding the risks of their products.
In 1920, Al Capone arrived in Chicago, transforming the city's illegal liquor trade and establishing a powerful criminal organization.
On January 16, 1979, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi boarded a military helicopter for his last trip from Iran, marking the beginning of his 19-month exile.
Wayne Couzens, a serving Metropolitan Police officer with a history of indecent exposure, was able to evade accountability, paralleling the case of David Carrick.
A female prison guard falls in love with an inmate, leading to his escape, while a murderer tricks a police officer into facilitating his getaway.
David Hart's propaganda efforts and the divisions among Nottinghamshire miners played a crucial role in the defeat of the 1984 Miners' Strike against Margaret Thatcher's government.
Belmarsh Prison, built in 1991 for over £100 million, houses some of Britain's most dangerous criminals, including gangland killers and terrorists.
An inside job involving an armoured car heist reveals the complexities of crime and betrayal among thieves in the world of organized theft.
In Washington DC and Texas, a dedicated mother's disappearance leads to a multi-state investigation revealing dark secrets among police officers.
Last year, customs officers intercepted over 65 antiques, including sculpted stones valued at 250,000 euros, linked to the illegal trade from war zones.
Ruja Ignatova defrauded 3 million people out of more than $4 billion through her cryptocurrency scheme, OneCoin, before disappearing in late 2017.
On April 26, 1986, a catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine exposed systemic flaws and a culture of secrecy within the Soviet Union.
Chandra Levy's disappearance in Washington D.C. ignited a media frenzy and a homicide investigation that revealed a dangerous predator in Rock Creek Park.
Loretta Bowersock's relationship with Taw Benderly turns deadly after he isolates her and drains her finances, leading to tragic consequences when she discovers the truth.
In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, UK banks systematically bankrupted over 100,000 small businesses, transforming trusted institutions into exploitative entities.
Mexico City's chaotic environment highlights the relentless efforts of security and emergency forces as they confront crime and drug operations impacting residents.
Carlos Marcello, the New Orleans mob boss, is examined alongside the theories linking organized crime to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963.
Career criminal Nikolai Radev terrorized his extortion victims in Australia, involving their families in a cycle of violence and fear.
Corruption in professional sports is exposed through personal stories and investigative insights, revealing the dark dealings behind the multi-billion dollar industry.
In cartel-controlled Belize, a recovery team from Pirates Inc. faces perilous challenges to retrieve a $2 million drug plane stripped of its parts.
Australia's Indigenous peoples face ongoing challenges stemming from a suppressed colonial history and exploitation of mineral wealth, paralleling South African apartheid.
In a Canadian hospital, a nurse raises concerns about a sudden spike in patient deaths, suspecting foul play rather than natural causes.
Ruja Ignatova, known as the Bitcoin Killer, orchestrated a $4 billion pyramid scheme through OneCoin, misleading investors worldwide while living lavishly.
The 'Ndrangheta, a powerful criminal organization from Calabria, generates over €53 billion annually and influences global markets while law enforcement combats its reach.
£26 million worth of gold bullion, diamonds, and cash was stolen during the Brink's-Mat heist in November 1983, marking one of the largest robberies in British history.
In 1988, a bank robbery in Chinatown, Sydney, resulted in the theft of gold bars, rare coins, and cash, raising questions about whether it was an inside job.
On January 4, 2006, Ruth Légeret and her friend Marina Studer were found dead in Vevey, Switzerland, amid a complex investigation involving family jealousy and financial greed.
Kevin Spacey's rise and fall is examined through the testimonies of several men detailing their experiences of his alleged inappropriate sexual behavior.
Andorra's banks manage over 49 billion euros, more than 100 times the country's annual budget of 470 million euros, raising concerns about financial stability.
Lennie McPherson, a notorious figure in Sydney's criminal underworld, ruled for four decades as a standover man and murderer before dying in prison.
The disappearance and suspected murder of 18-year-old Trudie Adams in 1980 highlights issues of organized crime and police corruption in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
In Canada, law enforcement agencies race against time to gather crucial evidence within 72 hours of financial crimes linked to addiction.
A Facebook group supporting Mohamed ElBaradei for presidency gained 200,000 members, reflecting the platform's role in political mobilization in Egypt.
In 1995 Houston, Texas, two con-women lure men with promises of sex before drugging and robbing them, raising questions about their mysterious puppet-master.
Lester Lloyd Coke, known as Jim Brown, led the Shower Posse, a notorious Jamaican criminal organization involved in extensive money-laundering operations and violent crime.
Jordan Belfort defrauded ordinary Americans out of $200 million through his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont, impacting 1,500 victims.
More than 1 million people have left Detroit since 1960, contributing to the city's decline and the rise of thousands of abandoned buildings.
Fearless journalists and activists expose Vietnam war crimes and government corruption.
In the 1920s, the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma faced a series of murders linked to their oil wealth, prompting intervention by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI to expose systemic corruption.
Amos Dov Silver is arrested in a Kiev hotel for running the drug app Telegrass in March 2019.
The 2006 Valencia subway disaster, which resulted in 43 deaths, is examined alongside the subsequent media blackout and political cover-up during the Pope's visit.
Geoff Shepard analyzes newly surfaced prosecutorial documents related to the Watergate scandal, revealing evidence of misconduct against President Richard Nixon.
In 1971, the Shah of Iran hosted a lavish 2,500-year celebration of the Persian monarchy, which ultimately intensified opposition led by Ayatollah Khomeini.
Today, there are almost half a million children locked up around the world, many for minor crimes and without proper legal representation.
George Freeman, a notorious crime lord in Sydney, operated as a race fixer and SP bookmaker, influencing both gambling and organized crime for over thirty years.
Volkswagen's emissions scandal involved nearly 20 million vehicles worldwide, revealing extensive fraud by major automobile manufacturers.
On Christmas Eve 1993, Officer Sammy Williams demanded $10,000 from drug dealer Terry Adams, leading to an FBI investigation into police corruption in New Orleans.
