Legal
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Desert Remains Unrelated to Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, Arizona Authorities Confirm
Arizona police confirmed desert remains found near Tucson are unrelated to abducted 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, keeping the high-profile kidnapping case open.
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Texas families petition Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments law
Texas families have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a state law mandating Ten Commandments displays in schools, testing evolving legal norms.
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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Opening Statements Begin in Las Vegas
Opening statements have commenced in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the 1996 murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur.
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Lindsay Clancy’s family testifies on declining mental health as defense case begins
The defense in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial began presenting its case Monday, focusing on her deteriorating mental health and alleged overmedication.
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Alan Jones Trial: Accuser Testifies to 2019 Disclosures to Media Figures
A complainant in Alan Jones’s indecent assault trial testified he disclosed alleged misconduct to Ray Hadley and Peter FitzSimons in 2019 but declined to go public.
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Lindsay Clancy trial moves into fourth week as prosecution nears close
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial enters its 14th day of testimony, with prosecutors expected to conclude their case as digital evidence takes center stage.
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Homicide Squad Investigates Death of Man in Custody at Melbourne Railway Station
A 37-year-old man died in custody after an armed confrontation with police at Clayton station, prompting a Homicide Squad investigation.
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Minneapolis Police Investigate Shooting Following Airbnb Property Incident
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting at an Airbnb property that left a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries.
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The Price of Defense: The High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Nick Reiner’s Trust Fund Amid Double-Murder Charges
As Hollywood scion Nick Reiner faces double-murder charges, a fierce Los Angeles probate battle erupts over his frozen $1.5 million trust fund.
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Bond Set at $3M for Suspect in Canton Double Homicide
A Canton judge set a $3 million bond for Darrell Washington, who is charged with aggravated murder and arson in the deaths of two women found in an apartment.
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Federal Fraud Prosecution Hits Lawrence City Hall as Mayor Brian DePeña Faces Arrest
Federal agents arrested Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña over allegations of diverting $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief loans into campaign funds and personal debts.
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Former Prison Guard Faces Additional Federal Child Pornography Charge
Former federal prison guard Christopher Michael Alsup faces a new child pornography charge as he awaits an August 25 trial on multiple serious offenses.
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Two Arrested in Williamson County Following Methamphetamine Distribution Probe
Following a narcotics probe, Michael W. Whitworth and Devon L. Switzer face Class 1 felony charges for methamphetamine distribution in Williamson County.
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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Defy Federal Court, Restore Trump’s Name, and Shut Down for Two Years
The Kennedy Center board has voted to restore Donald Trump’s name to the facade and close the venue for two years, escalating a high-stakes legal battle.
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Federal Court Injunction Prompts First Unregistered Suppressor Transfers Since 1934
Following a federal court injunction halting ATF enforcement, GOA members completed the first NFA-exempt firearm suppressor transfers in over nine decades.
