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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Non-Fatal Shooting, Held Pending Trial Despite Release Request

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Washington, D.C. – Andrew Parsons, 28, pleaded not guilty to a non-fatal shooting during his arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on January 5. Parsons is facing charges including assault with intent to kill, aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a dangerous weapon. These charges stem from an incident that took place on August 9 on the 800 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to court documents, Parsons engaged in an argument with a known individual and proceeded to shoot him multiple times in … Read more

Family of Ashli Babbitt Files $30 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Following U.S. Capitol Shooting

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SAN DIEGO, California – The family of Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran who was fatally shot during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government. The lawsuit, seeking $30 million in damages, was filed in San Diego federal court on Friday. According to the lawsuit, Babbitt was “ambushed” by a U.S. Capitol Police officer who shot her without any warning or commands while she was climbing through a broken window of a barricaded door to the Speaker’s Lobby. Lt. Michael Byrd, the officer … Read more

Alleged Shooter in December Murder of Darrius Wickware Moves Forward to Grand Jury after Preliminary Hearing

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The alleged shooter involved in the December murder of Darrius Wickware, Quinton Hampton, appeared in court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. During the hearing, enough evidence was presented to move the case forward to a grand jury. According to witness statements gathered by the Bowling Green Police Department, Hampton and Wickware were engaged in a physical altercation prior to 3 a.m. on Saturday, December 30th. Witnesses stated that during the altercation, Hampton exposed his shirt and a gunshot was heard. However, no witnesses actually saw the murder weapon. After the … Read more

Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Strict Abortion Ban, Penalizing Doctors in Emergency Situations

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Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court granted Idaho the ability to enforce provisions of a stringent new abortion ban on Friday. The ban includes penalties for doctors who perform the procedure in emergency situations. The court’s decision came in response to emergency requests filed by Idaho state officials, who sought to put on hold a federal judge’s ruling that found the provisions to be in conflict with federal law. In addition, the court announced that it will hear oral arguments on the issue in April and issue a ruling by the end of June. This … Read more