Torture
Maduro's House of Pain: An Interview With Lorent Saleh
In an interview with Newsweek, Lorent Saleh describes his ordeal in prison, what the Trump administration should do to help Venezuela and why the world should no longer ignore one of its worst humanitarian crises.
Inmate Calls Injection 'Torture,' Wants Electric Chair
Three days before his scheduled execution, convicted killer Edmund Zagorski convinced Tennessee's Supreme Court to spare him death by lethal injection in favor of the electric chair.
Disabled Teen Kidnapped, Tortured and Thrown off Bridge
Four people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Man Allegedly Tortured Sister for Two Years
Police in India arrested the man and his wife after a neighbor tipped off a local women's safety organization.
Teenager Was Kidnapped, Raped for 2 Months by 15 Men
The 17-year-old, identified only as Khadija, had been kidnapped at knife-point while visiting her mother.
John McCain's Vietnamese Jailer Pays Tribute
"When I learned about his death early this morning, I feel very sad. I would like to send condolences to his family," said Colonel Tran Trong Duyet.
Russia Vows to End Prison Torture
Seventeen public officials were fired, and five arrested, after the filmed torture of an inmate in the country's Yaroslavl region.
Detainees Seek Inquiry Into British Torture Involvement
"Between us, we have spent close to 90 years imprisoned without charge or trial," the letter says.
L.A. Woman Charged With Murder and Torture of Son
Anthony Avalos was found unresponsive on June 20.
U.N.: Venezuelan Security Forces Execute Hundreds
More than 500 people have summarily been executed in raids since 2015, with security forces arranging the scene to suggesting victims "resisted arrest."
Where the Turpin Family Case Stands After 911 Audio
Audio from a 911 call played in court revealed harrowing details of alleged abuse, including children being chained to beds.
False 'Songbird' McCain Nickname Resurfaces
No evidence has been found to support allegations that the Arizona Republican gave up information to the Viet Cong while he was imprisoned.
Cheney: Bring Back Torture Program
The former vice president also supported President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA director.
Britain Apologizes for Anglo-American Terror Renditions
A man and his pregnant wife were abducted in Thailand and sent to Libya to be imprisoned and tortured.
Carter Page Compares Senate Intel Treatment to Torture
The former Trump campaign adviser has been a target for the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Trump's Pick for CIA Director Will Discuss Torture Role
Gina Haspel has been accused of being involved in controversial interrogation methods.
McCain and Cheney Offspring Spar Over CIA Appointment
President Donald Trump's CIA appointment has spurred a feud between Meghan McCain and Liz Cheney over the appointee's previous involvement in torture tactics.
Torture Not Likely to Return at the CIA
Former CIA officers say black sites and waterboarding are a thing of the past, despite the résumé of Gina Haspel, Donald Trump's new pick to run the agency.
Thailand's Military Tortured a Man and Then Sued Him
Rights activist Ismae Teh says military personnel punched and kicked him, electrocuted him and beat him with a stick until he passed out.
Report: U.S. Allies Break Up Last ISIS 'Beatles'
The so-called "Beatles" were known for their U.K. accents and exceptionally brutal methods of torture and execution.
Nazi 'Jewish Skeleton Collection' Sparks College Probe
The Nazi professor's medical experiments were part of an attempt to prove the regime's racist ideology.
Turpin's Texas Home Had 'Smeared Feces On The Walls'
The home was allegedly so foul that the buyer had to sign a clause stipulating she wouldn't hold the bank liable if she got sick.
California 'House of Horror' Parents Barred From Kids
The children remain hospitalized but are slowly beginning to tell their story, one of the case's prosecutors said.
California 'House of Horror' Mom Wanted Reality Show
Louise Turpin was allegedly a big fan of "Kate Plus 8."
Will the Senate Endorse a Judge Who Condones Torture?
Howard C. Nielson, who has worked for the NRA, tried to have a judge recused because of the latter's sexual orientation.
Torture Chairs Complete With Legcuffs Sold for $75
The chairs—which come in a variety of colors and designs—are fitted with leg cuffs and a metal hoop for handcuff attachment.
Soviet Secret Police Was Full of 'Patriots,' Says Putin
Whatever the historical context, most of the Kremlin's agents "have always been true servants of the state and patriots," the former KGB officer said.
Trump's Pledge to Revive Torture Rattled British Spies
British security services said Trump's policy on torture, if enacted, would "pose difficulties for the U.K.-U.S. intelligence relationship."