Kidnapping or abduction is the unlawful abduction and confinement of a person against their will, and is a crime in many jurisdictions. [1] Kidnapping may be accomplished by use of force or fear, or a victim …

5 days ago · Woman Abducted at Age 3 in 1983 Found Alive After 40 Years — and Her Mother Is Now Charged Now 46, Michelle Newton was shocked to learn that her family had been looking for her for …

Kidnapping, criminal offense consisting of the unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud or the unlawful seizure and detention of a person against his will. In all countries it is …

3 days ago · Debra Newton, a woman arrested for kidnapping in Florida, allegedly abducted her daughter, Michelle Newton, in 1983.

Although the terms kidnapping and abduction are sometimes used interchangeably, abduction is a broader category that generally does not require the threat or use of force.

Dec 15, 2025 · Kidnapping is a criminal offense under state and federal law. It is defined as taking a person from one place to another against his or her will, or confining a person to a set location …

When gunmen stormed St. Mary Catholic School in Nigeria’s Papiri community, the children tried to escape but were told they would be shot if they ran away. The Associated Press is an independent …

May 27, 2025 · Under federal and state law, kidnapping involves the taking of a person from one place to another against their will, often by physical force. It can also include the confinement of a person …

6 days ago · A Roar of Motorcycles and the Terrifying Night of a Mass Kidnapping Survivors of the St. Mary’s Catholic School abduction in Nigeria recall their harrowing ordeal and release.

Police have released video of an attempted kidnapping of a woman outside a St. Augustine, Florida, business. 18-year-old Emma Marine was able to fight off her attacker, who is now in custody, and...