Oregon's Re-Criminalization of Drug Possession

Oregon is set to re-criminalize drug possession after decriminalizing it in 2020 due to a surge in overdoses and open-air drug use. The proposed plan in Multnomah County has faced criticism for maintaining the status quo with limited access to treatment.

Nicki Minaj's Arrest in Amsterdam

Nicki Minaj updates fans on Instagram Live after apparent arrest in Amsterdam for drug possession. She apologizes for missing a show in Manchester and promises to reschedule with added bonus for ticketholders.

Nicki Minaj's Arrest in Amsterdam for Drug Possession

Rapper Nicki Minaj was apparently arrested in Amsterdam for drug possession, as captured in her Instagram Live video. Authorities attempted to take her into custody at the airport. Minaj expressed concern about making it to her scheduled show in Manchester, England.

Oregon Governor Signs Bill to Recriminalize Drug Possession

Oregon's Democrat governor signed a bill to restore criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of drugs due to addiction and overdose issues in the state. Possession of hard drugs like heroin and methamphetamine will now be considered a misdemeanor with potential jail time.

Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession

Oregon lawmakers have recriminalized drug possession, reversing a 2020 law that decriminalized possession of certain drugs. The new law makes drug possession a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and allows for treatment as an alternative to criminal penalties.

Florida Woman Arrested for Theft and Drug Possession at Walmart

Florida woman arrested after stealing cartful of items from Walmart while playing a game called '21' involving theft. Illegal drugs found in her boyfriend's car during investigation.

Diddy's Homes Raided in Sex-Trafficking Investigation

Diddy's attorney criticizes the excessive use of force by federal authorities during a raid on the rapper's homes as part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Diddy's sons were briefly detained but not arrested. Authorities seized phones and computers. Diddy cooperated with authorities and denied all allegations. An employee was arrested for drug possession.

Oregon's Recriminalization of Drug Possession

Oregon lawmakers have recriminalized drug possession in response to a rise in overdose deaths and open-air drug use, leading to a shift in the state's drug laws.

Arrest of Damon Arnette for Drug Possession

Former NFL player Damon Arnette was arrested for attempting to hide a pill filled with methamphetamine in his sock during a traffic stop in Richardson, Texas. This is not his first run-in with the law as he was previously accused of threatening hotel valets with a handgun.

Oregon's Measure 110 and the Debate Over Decriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon's Measure 110 decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs in favor of treatment over punishment, leading to a fierce debate amid a spiraling opioid crisis. While the law was celebrated as a compassionate approach to addiction, recent backlash has sparked discussions on reinstating criminal penalties for drug possession.