Texas bill to create militia to capture migrants sparks vigilante fears
A bill introduced by Republican Representative Matt Schaefer would allow Texas to create its own border-protection unit.
Did armed vigilantes guarding ballot boxes break the law? Experts weigh in
Armed ballot box watchers have drawn complaints and concerns in the run-up to the midterms. Newsweek Fact Check weighed the legal arguments.
Travis McMichael Posted About Vigilantism Before Arbery Shooting: 'Arm Up'
Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski brought up the Facebook posts and messages during her cross-examination on Thursday.
Florida Man Charged for Detaining Black Teen Going to Basketball Practice
The 54-year-old Latino man exited his car, claimed to be an off-duty police officer and then lied to a 911 dispatcher that the teen had tried to steal cars.
Video Shows 'Vigilants' Patroling Chicago Neighborhood As Police Watch
The group, armed with baseball bats and golf clubs, patrolled the neighborhood of Bridgeport Thursday night as officers from the Chicago Police Department stood by while protests over the death of George Floyd continued in the city.
Man Accused of Hit-and-Run Found By Police Beaten and Tied to Pole
A man who had allegedly hit another man with his car in an attempt to end a heated argument was found "battered with his hands tied behind his back and tethered to a telephone pole" hours later, according to police.
Phoenix Jones, Seattle 'Superhero,' Arrested for Allegedly Selling Drugs
Self-proclaimed "superhero" and MMA fighter Phoenix Jones is facing criminal charges after he was caught allegedly dealing drugs in Seattle.
Vigilante Group Falsely Smears Gay Couple As Pedophiles, Gets Them Arrested
Yorkshire Child Protectors, which entraps suspected pedophiles online, has apologized for falsely accusing a gay couple of soliciting an underage girl for sex.
Man Filmed Killing a Muslim Worker to Raise Money
More than 700 people across India donated 300,000 rupees ($4,665) after watching the gruesome videos, police said.
Meet Ukraine's Women Warriors
Hundreds of Ukrainian women have joined volunteer groups on the front lines.
'Migrants' Caught by Vigilantes on Bulgaria Border
The Bulgarian government has also cracked down on refugee traffic.
Video: Bandit Fishing Ship Exploded by Indonesian Gover
The "Viking" was the last of the "Bandit 6" to ply the seas.
Anti-Boko Haram Vigilantes Pose New Challenges
The use of civilian groups is long established, but questions of accountability remain.