Handcuffed Passenger in Police Car Struck by Train A Colorado woman who sustained serious injuries after a freight train collided with a parked police vehicle in which she was handcuffed has reached an agreement in her lawsuit against the involved municipalities. The settlement totals $8.5 million. Settlement Reached, Details Emerge...

Superintendent Larry Snelling highlights preparedness for anticipated protests Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced on Tuesday that the nation’s second-largest police department is fully prepared to manage the influx of protesters expected during the Democratic National Convention. The department has introduced new strategies for handling potential mass arrests, signaling a...

Environmental Group Cites Inadequate Impact Assessments A Georgia conservation organization is taking legal action against the construction of a massive electric vehicle (EV) plant by Hyundai. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper alleges that government agencies failed to properly assess the environmental impact of the project. Concerns Over Water Resources and Outdated Data...

Indictment Unsealed, Top Financial Officer Pleads Not Guilty Weidong "Bill" Guan, 61, the Chief Financial Officer of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, was arrested on Sunday and charged with money laundering and bank fraud in connection with a multi-year scheme. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment...

Resolution in Decade-Long Tragedy A New York woman has finally admitted her role in the 2018 death of Evelyn Rodriguez, a grieving mother and anti-gang activist. Deadly Dispute Over Memorial Annmarie Drago, 63, of Patchogue, pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in a Long Island courtroom on Friday. This plea comes...

Closing Arguments Expected in San Francisco Case The criminal trial of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is nearing its end. Jurors in San Francisco are expected to hear closing arguments on Monday in the case related to Hewlett-Packard's (HP) disastrous $11 billion acquisition of Lynch's software company, Autonomy, in 2011....

Judge Decries "Shoot First, Ask Questions Later" Mentality A former New Jersey police officer has received a harsh sentence for his role in a fatal car chase that occurred in Newark in January 2019. Jovanny Crespo, 31, was sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison by Superior Court...

Lawsuit Filed to Block Tolls for Entering Manhattan The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) has added its voice to the growing chorus of opposition against New York City's first-ever congestion fee for vehicles entering Manhattan. The move comes as the controversial plan, set to launch on June 30th, faces...

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Police Corruption A federal lawsuit claims that police officers in Johnson City, Tennessee, accepted thousands of dollars from a local businessman in exchange for obstructing investigations into allegations that he sexually assaulted multiple women over several years. The Johnson City Police Department has denied any involvement in...

Lethal Injection Scheduled After First-in-Nation Nitrogen Gas Execution Alabama is scheduled to execute Jamie Ray Mills on Thursday evening for the 2004 murders of an elderly couple. This will be the state's second execution in 2024, following the nation's first-ever execution using nitrogen gas in January. Lethal injection remains the...

New Law Restricts Approach Distance, Raising Concerns About Filming Police A new law in Louisiana has ignited controversy, potentially hindering the public's ability to film police activity. The legislation, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, criminalizes approaching an officer within 25 feet (7.6 meters) under specific circumstances. Fines and Jail Time...