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No Disclosure: Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi Faces Preliminary Hearing Before POST Commission

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ASHLAND, Mass. — Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past two weeks, is scheduled to appear before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed. Town Manager Michael Herbert has also not provided an explanation for Rossi’s leave. The preliminary hearing, presided over by retired Judge Judith Cowin, will involve discussions on resolution, discovery stipulations, and other matters in preparation for a hearing, according to the POST Commission. … Read more

Technical Difficulties: Server Error Delays Access to App or Website

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The request for a specific app or website could not be satisfied due to an error or high traffic. Users attempting to connect to the server are currently unable to do so, prompting a need for troubleshooting or contacting the app or website owner. This issue, which may be temporary, is causing inconvenience for customers attempting to access content provided through CloudFront. CloudFront, the service responsible for generating the error message, recommends reviewing their documentation for steps to troubleshoot and prevent this error. It is unclear at this time what exactly … Read more

Lawton Man Acquitted of Allegations in Controversial Child Sodomy Case

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LAWTON, Okla. – After a three-day trial and testimony, a Lawton man has been found not guilty of forcing his ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter to engage in sexual acts. Jaalil Khaleem Robinson, 29, was acquitted of a felony count of forcible sodomy by a Comanche County jury in the courtroom of District Judge Emmit Tayloe. The charges stemmed from allegations made by the young girl, who claimed Robinson had made inappropriate requests and she complied with them. The girl’s mother contacted police after she discovered the situation following her breakup with Robinson. An arrest warrant was … Read more

Progressive California Mayors Rally to Amend Controversial Crime Laws and Address Soaring Drug Use and Theft

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – Progressive mayors in California are supporting a campaign to amend a decades-old state law that critics argue has emboldened criminals. Proposition 47, a law passed in 2014, downgraded penalties for petty theft and drug possession, reclassifying them as misdemeanors. Under the law, even multiple offenses of petty theft below $950 are considered misdemeanors. Additionally, many narcotics possession offenses that were once felonies were converted to misdemeanors. A new ballot initiative called the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act aims to amend Proposition 47. The measure has garnered support from both … Read more