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Donald Trump Takes Unprecedented Step, Defies Judge to Deliver Impassioned Closing Remarks in Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump took advantage of an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday. Trump, who was barred from giving a formal closing argument, delivered a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge. In an unprecedented move for a defendant, Trump insisted on making his own summation despite being asked by the judge to stay focused on matters related to the trial. He protested his innocence and accused someone running for office of persecuting him. During his personal summation, … Read more

Negligence and Violations Alleged: Granite School District Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Tragic Shooting at Hunter High School

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A wrongful death civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Granite School District on behalf of the families of two high-school students who tragically lost their lives. Paul Tahi and Tivani Lopati were fatally shot during school hours at Hunter High School in Salt Lake City on January 13, 2022. The civil lawsuit alleges that the school district failed to address multiple reports of escalating violence, resulting in the untimely deaths of the two students. According to the complaint, the school administration and district police neglected to adequately investigate reports … Read more

Waverly Woman Indicted for Murder and Fraudulent Charges in Wood County Grand Jury Indictments

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Melody Ann Anderson, a resident of Waverly, has been indicted on charges of murder, concealment of a deceased human body, as well as 21 counts of fraudulent use of an access device. She is accused of killing a man and hiding his body. The charges against Anderson stem from an investigation into the disappearance of Robert Marshall Throckmorton, who was reported missing by his family in May 2022. Anderson, who was in a relationship with Throckmorton, told authorities that she shot him after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault her, and … Read more

Albuquerque Police Chief Highlights Effective Legislative Hits for Public Safety

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SANTA FE, N.M. — The last legislative session in New Mexico saw a mix of hits and misses when it comes to bills related to public safety, according to Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina. While some bills did not make the cut, others, like House Bill 175, successfully secured funding for new technology and infrastructure for law enforcement throughout the state. Thanks to this funding, the police department has been able to invest in additional license plate readers, interface technology to integrate their systems, and more cameras, as highlighted by Chief Medina. In addition … Read more