Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Trial of Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty Deputy Amid Controversial Self-Defense Claims

ATLANTA — Closing arguments unfolded Thursday in the trial of Alton Oliver, charged with fatally shooting a Fulton County sheriff’s deputy. The proceedings concluded just a day after Oliver took the stand to share his version of events. Oliver testified that he shot Deputy James Thomas out of fear, claiming the deputy made several unwanted sexual advances while driving past him. He recounted that after a second encounter, Thomas allegedly accelerated toward him, prompting his reaction. Deputy Thomas was discovered deceased in the driver’s seat of a crashed vehicle early on December 2022, around 4:30 … Read more

Historic Trial Begins: Examining Trump’s Controversial Use of Military for Domestic Policing

Washington, D.C. — A pivotal trial has commenced regarding the controversial deployment of U.S. military forces in a domestic policing context during former President Donald Trump’s administration. The case, which has drawn significant attention, involves legal challenges against the use of military troops to respond to civil unrest throughout the nation. The trial centers on allegations that the federal government’s actions violated constitutional rights during protests stemming from racial justice movements in 2020. These events were marked by widespread demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, which sparked nationwide calls for police reform and accountability. … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Charged with Brutal Stabbing in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park

TACOMA, Wash. — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman in Point Defiance Park earlier this year. Nicholas Matthew is charged with first-degree murder following an incident that occurred on February 10, 2024, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Authorities allege that Matthew attacked the victim while she was walking on a designated trail along Five Mile Drive. Eyewitnesses reported that he pinned her down and inflicted multiple stab wounds. The assailant fled the scene toward the Owen Beach parking area, where he disappeared from view. … Read more

"Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Murder Trial of Aurora Dentist Accused of Poisoning His Wife"

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Jury deliberations commenced Tuesday afternoon following closing statements in the high-profile murder trial of an Aurora dentist accused of killing his wife. James Craig faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and solicitation to commit various forms of tampering and perjury, stemming from the alleged poisoning of his spouse, Angela Craig. The prosecution asserts that James Craig, 43, murdered his wife by poisoning her smoothies with lethal substances, specifically cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a common ingredient in over-the-counter eye drops. Angela Craig, who was 43 at the time of her death, suffered various … Read more