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Ex-Boyfriend Accused of Killing Winona Woman Seeks Dismissal of First-Degree Murder Charge

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WINONA, Minn. – Adam Fravel, the prime suspect in the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, is currently seeking to have the first-degree premeditated murder charge against him dismissed. Fravel and his legal team argue that the evidence presented to the grand jury does not sufficiently support this charge. Kingsbury went missing on March 31, 2023, and her body was discovered north of Mabel on June 7. Fravel, who is the father of Kingsbury’s two children and previously her boyfriend, was arrested and charged with murder in June. In addition to the motion to dismiss the charge, … Read more

Long-Awaited Verdict Looms as Jury Deliberates in Trial of Car Crash Killer, Accused of Taking Lives of Grandmother and Two Grandkids

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ATLANTA, Georgia – After nearly six years, Diontre Tigner has been taken into custody. This arrest comes as the culmination of a trial regarding a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of a grandmother and her two grandchildren in December 2018. The jury is currently deliberating on Tigner’s guilt or innocence in this tragic incident. The trial has been closely watched by the community, as justice has long been awaited for the victims and their grieving families. Tigner’s arrest in December 2021 brought some closure to the case, which had remained unsolved for years. … Read more

Trial Begins for Hillcrest Man Accused of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child in Oregon

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Oregon – The jury trial for a Hillcrest man accused of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child commenced with the selection of jurors. Jody T. Willis, 47, is facing charges related to the assault of a girl under the age of 13 between 2006 and 2008. His arrest in March 2021 followed an investigation conducted by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department in August 2020. Since his arrest, Willis has been released on a $250,000 bond. Alongside the initial charge, he also faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, alleged to have occurred during … Read more

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Accused of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Resulting in Delays for Wildfire Victims

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Sacramento, California – A lawsuit filed at Sacramento County Superior Court accuses a deputy director for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) of sexual harassment and claims that retaliation resulted in a delay in state support for wildfire victims. The plaintiff in the case, identified as Kendra Bowyer, alleges that she experienced a year of inappropriate comments and advances from deputy director Ryan Buras, including non-consensual touching and trying to enter her bed while she was sleeping. The lawsuit also accuses Cal OES of failing to respond to previous reports of harassment … Read more