{
  "id": 817165,
  "title": "Hamilton man wanted in child sexual assault case arrested in California after decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/hamilton-man-wanted-in-child-sexual-assault-case-arrested-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T23:17:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12020889/hamilton-man-detained-ice/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Hamilton man, identified as Charles Peter Billone, 64, has been arrested in California after more than 30 years on the run in Canada. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Billone is wanted in Canada for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. The arrest took place in Santa Cruz, California. Hamilton police have confirmed that Billone is the same individual sought in their investigation, and they have been cooperating with the Crown's office. However, this arrest does not trigger extradition proceedings, as per Hamilton police.\n\nU.S. officials also revealed that Billone has prior convictions for theft, assault, and drug offenses. He is currently in ICE custody and awaiting removal proceedings.",
  "summary": "A Hamilton man wanted in Canada in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child has been arrested in California after decades as a fugitive.",
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        "title": "Hamilton man wanted in child sexual assault case arrested in California after decades",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/hamilton-man-wanted-in-child-sexual-assault-case-arrested-in-817658",
        "published": "2026-08-13T23:17:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}