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Landmark Trial Begins: Jennifer Crumbley Faces Charges in Oxford High School Shooting Case

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Pontiac, Michigan – The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, began last Thursday in Oakland County Court. Jennifer and her husband, James Crumbley, are facing separate trials on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. These charges stem from their son’s shooting rampage on November 30, 2021, which resulted in the deaths of four students and injuries to seven others. Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time, surrendered to authorities after the shooting. He was charged as an adult and ultimately pleaded guilty to 24 crimes, including murder … Read more

Former Virginia Delegate Les Adams Appointed as Judge for the 22nd Judicial District: Southside Politician Begins New Chapter in Danville, Pittsylvania, and Franklin Counties

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DANVILLE, Va. – Former Virginia Delegate Les Adams has been appointed as a judge for the 22nd Judicial District. The Virginia General Assembly selected Adams for the position, which covers the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Franklin County. Adams, who had previously served as a politician in the Southside region, represented the 48th House District from 2014 until his resignation in December. During his tenure, he advocated for various issues impacting Henry County, Pittsylvania County, and Martinsville. As a General District Court Judge, Adams will begin his six-year term on February 1. This appointment … Read more

Trump Walks Out of Defamation Trial Amidst Closing Statements, Jury Begins Deliberations

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NEW YORK — Jury deliberations have begun in the defamation damages trial involving writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump. The trial has been filled with courtroom drama, including an incident where Trump walked out of the courtroom temporarily during closing statements. Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, argued in her closing that her client is seeking relief from Trump’s relentless attacks. Last year, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages for battery and defamation, but Kaplan claims this verdict did not deter Trump from continuing to disparage Carroll. During the trial, Kaplan accused Trump … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Minot Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

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MINOT, ND – The trial for a Minot man charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with a fatal shooting at a local venue is now underway. Travis McDermott, 40, is accused of shooting Greyson Sletto, 32, during an altercation at a concert last year. Despite claiming self-defense, McDermott was charged after surveillance footage from the venue contradicted his account. The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, is expected to continue until Friday. McDermott was initially arrested on an aggravated assault charge, but prosecutors later added a charge of manslaughter involving a … Read more