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Jury Acquits Man in Tragic 4th of July Shooting of 7-Year-Old Chicago Girl; Co-Accused Awaiting Trial

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Chicago, IL — A Chicago man has been acquitted in a tragic case that stemmed from the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl during a Fourth of July celebration in the city’s Austin neighborhood. The incident, which took place several years ago, saw the young girl, Natalia Wallace, fatally shot while playing on a sidewalk. According to authorities, on that fateful day, three men exited a white vehicle and fired more than 20 shots toward the gathering where people were celebrating the national holiday. Natalia was tragically struck in the forehead and later succumbed to … Read more

7-Year-Old Takes Stand in Florida Courtroom Amid Book Ban Controversy

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Tallahassee, Fla. — In a notable legal proceeding in Florida, a second-grader has been brought to testify in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a school library book ban. This case has highlighted the escalating debates around what young students should and should not have access to in their school libraries. The lawsuit was initiated after several books were removed from school libraries in the state, purportedly for containing content deemed inappropriate for children. The ban has drawn criticism from various groups who argue it infracts on educational integrity and students’ rights to diverse learning … Read more

Mother Accused of Strangling 7-Year-Old Son Set to Face Jury Trial in July 2024

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Oregon, Illinois – Sarah Safranek, the woman accused of killing her 7-year-old son Nathaniel Burton in 2021, is set to face a jury trial in July. The trial, ordered by an Ogle County Judge, is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2024. Safranek faces multiple charges, including five counts of First-Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Battery to a Child. Despite the charges, she has maintained her innocence and pleaded not guilty. The tragic incident unfolded when Oregon Police received a distressing 911 call reporting a child who was not breathing at a residence … Read more

Iowa Law Enforcement Swarm Remsen Area in Search for Abducted 7-Year-Old; Suspect at Large

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REMSCEN, Iowa – Law enforcement agencies in northwest Iowa are currently responding to a live incident that is believed to be connected to an AMBER Alert issued earlier this week. The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed that they are actively searching the area near Sunset Avenue and 160th Street, located between Remsen and Marcus. This ongoing situation involves the search for a man suspected to be Brandon Duong, who allegedly abducted 7-year-old Bryson Duong from Greene County, Iowa. The authorities have reason to believe that Brandon is on foot in one of the adjacent fields. … Read more