A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 9 to 18 years in state prison after pleading guilty to soliciting murder and illegally purchasing and trafficking dozens of firearms. The case highlights concerns over straw purchasing, arms violations, and public safety in Pennsylvania.

Three men recently faced a British Columbia court by video after authorities claimed they uncovered a murder plot during a jailbreak investigation. One of the accused is alleged to have helped gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil escape from a B.C. jail. The case highlights how a routine probe can lead to major criminal charges.

A Texas woman has been accused of plotting to kill her recently engaged ex-husband by sending him fentanyl-laced chocolates disguised as a gift from a travel agency, according to police.