New York City police officers filled the hallways and pews of a Queens courthouse in a sign of solidarity for their fallen NYPD brother Officer Jonathan Diller as Lindy Jones, who has been charged in connection to the shooting death of Diller, was arraigned on Tuesday. Jones and Guy Rivera were indicted earlier this month on charges connected to the …
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Tennessee woman gets life in prison for killing 4 people over custody dispute
A Tennessee woman charged in the slayings of four people stemming from a custody dispute has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. Jazzmine Jacole Hall, 29, of Athens, entered the plea Monday in McMinn County Criminal Court as jury selection was about to begin, news outlets reported. She had been scheduled for trial on charges of murder, …
Read More »Baltimore bridge collapse survivor 'fought for his life' after car plunged into river
One of two construction workers who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on March 26 is alleging that workers were not told to evacuate as the Dali cargo ship approached a support beam on the bridge. Attorneys representing Julio Cervantes Suarez told reporters on Monday that workers were taking a break in their cars on the bridge …
Read More »Man accused of killing 79-year-old, leading New Mexico police on chase in stolen car
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly killing a man at a northern New Mexico rest area, stealing a vehicle at knifepoint and leading state police on a car chase, authorities said Tuesday. Police said 21-year-old Dorien Ray was arrested Monday on suspicion of numerous charges including first-degree murder, armed robbery and possession of a stolen vehicle. Ray allegedly was …
Read More »Ex-MLB infielder arrested as 1 of 4 alleged 'scam artists' in insurance fraud scheme, police say
Former MLB infielder Yuniesky Betancourt was arrested last week for alleged insurance fraud. Miami-Dade Police say Betancourt is one of four “scam artists,” with the scheme paying out $61,000. Records say Betancourt, Maura Perez, Nancy Mercedes Pena and Abel Vera faked a car crash to collect insurance premiums from a Chicago-based firm, Kemper. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …
Read More »2 Kennedy children endorse opponent of progressive Los Angeles DA, cite parole hearing for RFK's killer
Two of Robert F. Kennedy’s adult children threw their support behind a former federal prosecutor running against current Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, citing his progressive policies, noting that it was the first time they had supported a candidate against a Democrat. Max and Rory Kennedy announced their support of Independent Nathan Hochman in downtown Los Angeles in …
Read More »Man gets 4 death sentences for kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old Georgia girl
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — A man who kidnapped, raped and killed a 5-year-old Georgia girl has been given four death sentences for the crime. Russell County Circuit Court Judge David Johnson handed down the sentence Monday against Jeremy Williams who murdered, raped and brutalized Kamarie Holland in 2021, news outlets reported. GEORGIA LYFT PASSENGER ACCUSED OF RAPING, KIDNAPPING DRIVER: …
Read More »Law enforcement officers killed in gunfire ambush identified by New York officials
The police officer and sheriff’s deputy killed in a gunfire ambush in New York this week have been identified. The deceased officers — identified as Officer Michael Jensen and Deputy Micheal Hoosock — were killed on Monday when a suspect opened fire on a group of law enforcement outside a residential home. The incident began at about 7:07 p.m. on …
Read More »California homeowner shoots home invasion suspect, another dead in targeted heist: police
A resident in an affluent Southern California neighborhood shot a suspected home intruder Tuesday morning, police said. The homeowner shot the suspect inside a gated home in coastal Newport Beach, authorities said. “The crime appears to be a targeted incident involving a prior connection between the suspects and the victims,” a police statement said. SCOTT PETERSON, KILLER OF PREGNANT WIFE, …
Read More »Elderly Army veteran carjacked delivering pizzas, survives violent attack by playing dead
Ernie Aimone, 81, said he has never feared for his life in his 40 years of delivering pizzas in Chicago – until last Wednesday, when he was robbed by teen carjackers on his route. “I had just finished delivering a pizza, and I was walking back to my car and somebody behind me was yelling ‘gimme the keys, gimme the …
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