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A mass assault on a Mongolian immigrant middle school girl in Yangsan, Korea, in 2021

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 On July 3, 2021, four middle school students assaulted a female student who is a Mongolian immigrant in Yangsan City. They continued the assault for six hours and videotaped and disseminated the crime.  A police investigation found that the assault not only lasted six hours from midnight to dawn, but also forced the victim to drink and force him to feed cigarette butts and wasabi after tying his hands and feet. In addition, the perpetrators threatened to retaliate when reporting, pressured them to cover the wounds caused by the assault, and verbally abused them. In November 2022, prosecutors found that the perpetrators threatened police to lie that the victim had other injuries, and further crimes, including indecent assault, sexual exploitation, and video distribution, were committed. The Yangsan Police Station sent two middle school students to the prosecution at the end of October on charges of joint assault under the Punishment of Violence Act, and the other two were tran...

2003 Chicago E2 nightclub stampede

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  The Full Story of the 2003 Chicago E2 Nightclub Crush The 2003 Chicago E2 nightclub crush was a tragic incident that unfolded on February 17, 2003, at the E2 nightclub, located on Chicago's South Side. This horrifying event resulted in the loss of 21 lives and left over 50 individuals injured. The incident sent shockwaves through the city and highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures in nightclubs. Background of the E2 Nightclub E2 nightclub, owned by Dwain Kyles and Calvin Hollins, was a popular destination for Chicago's urban community. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and live entertainment, the club attracted a large crowd every weekend. However, the E2 nightclub had a history of safety concerns and previous incidents that raised alarms. The Tragic Incident On that fateful night, the E2 nightclub was packed with partygoers celebrating a holiday weekend. As the night progressed, the crowd inside the club grew larger, exceeding its maximum capacity. The overc...