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Jury Awards $15 Million to Family of Crash Victim in Case Involving Former UNLV Basketball Recruit

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LAS VEGAS — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a man who lost his life in a tragic vehicle collision involving former UNLV basketball recruit Zaon Collins. The decision, announced on Tuesday, comes nearly three years after the accident that took Eric Echevarria’s life on December 30, 2020. According to police reports, Collins was allegedly traveling at nearly 90 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone at the intersection of Fort Apache and Blue Diamond roads when he struck Echevarria’s vehicle. The significant speed differential raised serious safety concerns and … Read more

Federal Judge Sentences Evergreen Man to Over Three Years for Illegal 3D-Printed Machine Gun Devices

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MOBILE, Ala. — A federal judge has opted for a steeper sentence than recommended for a 22-year-old Evergreen man involved in a case concerning the manufacture of illegal firearm conversion devices using a 3D printer. During a hearing on Wednesday, Senior U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade sentenced Ishmell Jarah Williams to three years and one month in prison for possessing a machine gun conversion device, rejecting a plea deal that had advocated for a more lenient sentence of 2½ years. Judge Granade expressed her belief that a minimum sentence was not suitable for Williams, emphasizing … Read more

BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Faces Serious Allegations in Civil Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Football Season

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Provo, Utah — A civil lawsuit has been filed against Jake Retzlaff, the senior quarterback for Brigham Young University, alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in November 2023. The lawsuit, submitted in Salt Lake City’s Third District Court, identifies the plaintiff as Jane Doe A.G. The complaint claims that Retzlaff assaulted the plaintiff at his residence after the two became acquainted through social media in October 2023. The incident reportedly occurred around November 22, when the plaintiff visited Retzlaff’s home to socialize, aided by a friend. After her friend departed, the lawsuit alleges that Retzlaff … Read more

Long-Awaited Justice on Hold: Mistrial Declared in 2004 Waterbury Murder Case as Jury Remains Deadlocked

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WATERBURY, Conn. — A judge has declared a mistrial in a high-profile murder case stemming from a 2004 incident, following reports that the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. The trial focused on the killing of 22-year-old John Doe, who was fatally shot at a local bar, a case that has haunted the city for nearly two decades. During deliberations, jurors expressed that they could not come to an agreement on the evidence presented, prompting the judge to intervene. This latest development has reignited discussions around the case, which had significant media attention … Read more