A former San Antonio police officer who shot and wounded a 17-year-old as the teen put his car in reverse while eating a hamburger has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant and one count of attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday. …
Read More »Anderson Lee Aldrich, suspect in Colorado Springs mass shooting, changed name as teenager, records show
The suspect in the mass shooting of 22 people at a Colorado gay nightclub sought to change his name more than six years ago, according to public records. The request came months after he was apparently targeted by online bullying. Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, who faces murder and hate crime …
Read More »Man who killed 6 in Waukesha Christmas parade gets life in prison without parole
A man who killed six people and injured many others when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with no chance of release. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Dorow sentenced 40-year-old Darrell Brooks Jr. on 76 charges, including six …
Read More »California dive boat captain faces new federal charge in fire that killed 34
A federal grant jury issued a new indictment Tuesday against a dive boat captain, alleging that he acted with gross negligence when a 2019 fire aboard his vessel led to the deaths of 34 people off the Southern California coast. The new indictment comes more than a month after a …
Read More »“Serial” podcast subject Adnan Syed released from prison after judge vacates murder conviction
A Baltimore judge on Monday vacated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit podcast “Serial” who had spent more than 23 years in prison for the death of his ex-girlfriend. Baltimore City Circuit Judge Melissa Phinn ordered Syed be released from prison while prosecutors decide if they …
Read More »Alligator, 17 guns, drugs and cash seized during New Mexico arrest — but tiger is missing
An alligator, drugs, guns and money were seized during a raid at two homes in Albuquerque last month, but New Mexico wildlife officials said Saturday they are still searching for a young tiger they believe is being illegally kept as a pet. Investigators think the tiger is with someone …
Read More »Classmate arrested after allegedly shooting 13
Oakland – A 13-year-old student was shot at a school in East Oakland by a classmate Monday afternoon and the classmate was arrested, police said. CBS Bay Area reports that officers were called to the Madison Park Academy and found the 13-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers said they …
Read More »Reports of gunfire near White House
Authorities are investigating reports of gun shots blocks from the White House overnight. Three people were detained. The U.S. Park Police say they got reports at about 1:15 a.m. of gunfire near 1600 Constitution Avenue. That’s near the National Mall and Washington Monument. The Park Police say officers found three …
Read More »L.A. sheriff’s deputy charged with over 30 counts of sex crimes involving children
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with over 30 counts of sex crimes involving children, CBS Los Angeles reports. “Sexually assaulting a child not only robs them of their innocence but also leaves lasting mental trauma. This is one of the most egregious crimes my office encounters …
Read More »Driver who pleaded guilty in hit
The driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed the father of rapper Nicki Minaj last year was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail, in keeping with a promise the judge made when the man pleaded guilty in May. Charles Polevich, who pleaded guilty to leaving the scene and tampering …
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