'Night Stalker' Charged in Elderly Rapes

(NEWSER) - Police fear London's "Night Stalker" is on the prowl again after a recent series of burglaries that included at least one sexual assault of an elderly woman, reports the Telegraph. The mystery man is believed to be responsible for some 100 break-ins that have involved sexual assaults of both elderly men and women. The man is believed to be employed, with an outwardly normal life, but spends nights satisfying his obsession. He wears a mask and wakes his victims with the light of a flashlight. More»

He surrenders in London

(NEWSER) - Julian Assange has surrendered to London authorities, who have arrested him on a Swedish warrant for suspicion of sex crimes. His lawyer arranged to deliver the controversial WikiLeaks founder to police for questioning. The 39-year-old Australian is wanted on suspicion of "sex by surprise," sexual molestation, and unlawful coercion in Sweden. The case could lead to his extradition. He's due to appear in Westminster Magistrate's Court later today. Assange is being held at an undisclosed location, and he was been hiding out somewhere in Britain at least since last week, reports the AP . More»

(NEWSER) - London investigators have uncovered a $130 million Ponzi scheme that duped hundreds of celebrities and businessmen around the world, reports the Telegraph. The scammers were so slick that many of their victims refuse to believe they were sucked in by the ersatz high-yield fund, and are still expecting payment, according to authorities. "These victims have been totally hoodwinked," says one investigator. The probe is focusing on a Knightsbridge-based finance firm and several companies linked to it. More»

Security detail follows Sarah Ferguson's daughter, 20, into store; thieves take advantage

(NEWSER) - The prized BMW belonging to Princess Beatrice—daughter of Sarah Ferguson and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth—was stolen yesterday, the Sun reports. The daylight theft occurred while Bea and her bodyguard shopped in downtown London; she left the car unlocked and the keys in the ignition. “She is naturally very shocked and upset,” a source said. The Beamer was a gift from the princess’ father, Prince Andrew. More»

Jury convicts pop star of false imprisonment

(AP) - A jury has convicted pop singer Boy George of falsely imprisoning a male escort. Jurors sided with Norwegian Audun Carlsen, who accused the pop star of handcuffing him to a wall at the singer's London apartment and roughing him up. Boy George admitted handcuffing him but said he did so because Carlsen had tampered with his computer and removed photos. He'll be sentenced Jan. 16, and the judge has said jail time is likely. More»