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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Capital Murder in San Marcos Police Officer’s Death

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SAN MARCOS, Texas – Jury selection is set to begin today in Hays County for the trial of a man charged with capital murder in the death of a San Marcos police officer in 2017. Stewart Mettz, 57, is accused of fatally shooting Officer Ken Copeland on December 4, 2017. According to reports, on that day, San Marcos police officers went to Mettz’s residence to serve a warrant on charges of assault and injury to an elderly person. When officers knocked on his door, Mettz allegedly opened fire, striking Copeland twice. The officer was rushed … Read more

Father of Woman Killed in Tragic Wrong Driveway Shooting Calls for Justice as Trial Begins

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Hebron, New York – The trial of the man charged with fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis after she mistakenly pulled into his driveway is set to begin with jury selection on Monday. Kevin Monahan, the accused, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence. Gillis and her friends were on a trip in a rural area of New York near the Vermont state line when she pulled into Monahan’s driveway, mistaking it for a friend’s address. The confusion may have been exacerbated by spotty cell phone service … Read more

Accused Racketeering Boss Michael Miske Jr.’s Federal Trial Begins with Jury Selection and Over 900 Potential Witnesses

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The trial of accused racketeering boss Michael Miske Jr. is set to begin on Monday with the selection of a jury. Miske, a longtime business owner in Honolulu, was arrested more than three years ago in a federal criminal conspiracy case. The trial is expected to involve over 900 witnesses and several former co-defendants who have reached plea deals. Empaneling an impartial jury will be the initial challenge in this high-profile case, which includes allegations of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Potential jurors have already expressed concerns about their safety and … Read more

Historic Decision: Georgia Republicans Consider Expanding Health Care for Poor Adults as Assembly Session Begins

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia General Assembly convenes today for its 2024 regular session, and all eyes are on whether Republicans will support a further expansion of health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. House Speaker Jon Burns expressed interest in the idea, while Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones said he is open to considering it. Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, has advocated for a more limited expansion of coverage. With last year’s unfinished business still on the table, this legislative term could see swift action on bills that came close to passing. … Read more