A woman accused of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson as a romantic rival pleaded not guilty to a murder charge on Wednesday, as her lawyers pressed for a quick trial that the judge then scheduled to start in late October. … [Read more...] about Woman pleads not guilty in killing of pro cyclist
Archives for July 2022
Immigration-related lockdowns fed lack of 'vigilance' in Uvalde, Texas report says
Frequent lockdowns from illegal-immigrant chases may have led residents of Uvalde, Texas to downplay alerts and created a "diminished sense of vigilance," according to a scathing report from the Texas House of Representatives. … [Read more...] about Immigration-related lockdowns fed lack of 'vigilance' in Uvalde, Texas report says
Justice Department takes up detention officer's religious discrimination suit against Michigan city
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a detention officer in Lansing, Michigan, who was fired when her religious observance clashed with city official's scheduling. … [Read more...] about Justice Department takes up detention officer's religious discrimination suit against Michigan city
Jewel thieves nab multi-million dollar haul in California armored truck robbery
Millions of dollars -- perhaps over a hundred million dollars -- worth of gems and jewelry were stolen from a Brinks tractor-trailer in California. … [Read more...] about Jewel thieves nab multi-million dollar haul in California armored truck robbery
Key government witness against Bannon joined Democratic book club with prosecutor
The prosecution's witness in the criminal contempt of Congress case against former Trump adviser Stephen K. Bannon was in a book club with a member of the prosecution team. … [Read more...] about Key government witness against Bannon joined Democratic book club with prosecutor