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Trump's Surprising Pick for Top Cop: Rep. Matt Gaetz

November 14, 2024

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. This appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Justice Department, which has faced constant criticism from Trump amid his legal troubles.

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California Voters Reject Ban on Prison Labor, Sparking Debate

November 12, 2024

California's voters recently said no to Proposition 6, a measure that aimed to stop forced labor in prisons. This move left many criminal justice reform advocates and incarcerated individuals disappointed. Current laws allow prisons to compel people to work as punishment, with wages often below $0.

politics

Winding Down Cases: What Happens When a President-Elect Faces Charges?

November 7, 2024

Special counsel Jack Smith is trying to figure out how to handle two federal cases against Donald Trump before he becomes president. The Justice Department has a rule that sitting presidents can't be prosecuted. So, Smith is looking at how to end these cases before Trump takes office in January. Tr

politics

LA County DA Race: Hochman Pulls Ahead in Voter Preferences

November 6, 2024

It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr

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Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Found Guilty

November 5, 2024

A jury found a former police officer guilty of murder for shooting a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys. The officer, Adam Coy, claimed he thought the man, Andre Hill, had a gun. But the jury didn't buy it. They saw the body cam footage showing Hill with a phone, and no threat. Coy's law

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The Unfolding Drama: A Decade-Long Quest for Justice in Cliff Lambert’s Murder

November 3, 2024

Cliff Lambert, a retired art dealer from Palm Springs, California, met a tragic end in 2008. His murder was part of an elaborate plot orchestrated by two con artists, Kaushal Niroula and Daniel Garcia. The case has been bogged down in legal battles, overturned convictions, and delays for over a deca

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The Mystery of Shanquella's Death: A Family's Fight for Justice

October 31, 2024

Two years after Shanquella Robinson's death during a trip with friends, her family is taking legal action. They're suing the six friends, known as the “Cabo Six, ” and the FBI. The family believes the friends played a role in Shanquella's death, which was initially reported as alcohol poisoning but

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Louisiana Trooper Avoids Serious Charges in Fatal Arrest of Ronald Greene

October 29, 2024

A Louisiana state trooper, Kory York, recently avoided jail time by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in the 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Initially facing severe charges like negligent homicide and malfeasance, York now faces a year of probation after agreeing to testify against

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Kim Kardashian Supports Menendez Brothers' New Parole Chance

October 26, 2024

Kim Kardashian has voiced her support for Erik and Lyle Menendez after Los Angeles County's new district attorney, George Gascón, proposed to replace their life without parole sentences with 50 years to life with parole eligibility. The brothers, who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989,

crime

Tragedy Strikes Fall City: Teen Suspect Faces Murder Charges

October 26, 2024

In Fall City, Washington, a horrific shooting left a family of five dead, with an 11-year-old girl escaping to tell the story. The girl described waking up to gunshots, seeing her father and younger brother injured, and her 7-year-old sister fatally shot. She was injured herself and recognized the s