Bombing

Federal Jury Convicts Houtzdale Man in 2019 Bombing That Claimed Victim’s Life

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A federal jury has convicted 48-year-old Kris Joseph Nevling of Houtzdale for his role in the 2019 bombing that killed 34-year-old Shawna Carlson. The explosion, triggered by a package bomb delivered to Carlson’s residence in Clearfield, resulted in significant destruction, reducing the apartment building she lived in to ruins. After approximately four hours of deliberation, the jury returned its verdict to U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines, finding Nevling guilty on charges that included possession of an unregistered firearm/destructive device and conspiracy to use explosives to maliciously destroy property leading to death. … Read more

Ontario Courts Tighten Access to Zoom Hearings Amid Rising Disruptions from ‘Zoom Bombing’

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Ontario, Canada — Remote access to court proceedings will soon be limited as the Ministry of the Attorney General takes steps to mitigate disruptions caused by unauthorized viewers. The policy change comes in response to a rise in what has been termed “Zoom Bombing,” a frustrating trend where individuals join virtual meetings to create chaos and share inappropriate content. Beginning in mid-July, only specific individuals, including victims, complainants, and members of the media, will be permitted to access court hearings via Zoom after obtaining special approval. This change marks a significant shift, as the general … Read more

Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Date Set: Intense Jury Selection Begins as Tsarnaev Faces Justice

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BOSTON, Mass. — A significant step in one of the United States’ crucial federal cases begins on Jan. 26, as Judge George O’Toole Jr. announced that the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, will commence. The proceedings are expected to span three to four months, delving deep into details of the dreadful 2013 event that shook the nation. Tsarnaev, who appeared in the front of the jury assembly room alongside his legal representatives, was met with the undiverted gaze of prospective jurors. This marked the onset of the exhaustive jury … Read more

Federal Charges Escalate for Santa Maria Man in Courthouse Bombing Incident; Faces Life in Prison

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Santa Maria, CA – A series of explosive incidents have led to increased federal charges against Nathaniel James McGuire, a 20-year-old Santa Maria resident. On September 25, McGuire allegedly launched an attack by hurling an explosive device into the Santa Barbara County Superior Courthouse, resulting in injuries to several individuals. The recent indictment, issued by a federal grand jury on October 23, adds two new charges against McGuire: one count of using a weapon of mass destruction and one count of possessing unregistered destructive devices. These charges come in addition to the initial accusation of … Read more