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Man Arrested in Paddock Mall Holiday Shooting: Suspect Ordered Held Without Bond

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Ocala, Florida – A man accused of a fatal shooting at Paddock Mall during the holiday season has been ordered to be held without bond. Albert Shell Jr., who had been evading capture since December 23, was apprehended in Marion County. Law enforcement officials successfully apprehended Shell with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service. During a Tuesday morning hearing, Shell appeared before a judge and was denied bond. A pre-trial detention hearing is scheduled for February 13. According to the Ocala Police Department, Shell is suspected of targeting … Read more

Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Released on Bond Amid Controversy Over Alleged Relationship with Minor

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PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, has been ordered for conditional release by a Dominican judge while under investigation for allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl. According to court documents obtained, Franco is accused of providing the girl’s mother with a small car and thousands of dollars in exchange for her consent. Franco’s bond has been set at 2 million pesos ($34,000) and he is expected to be released on Saturday. However, he must return to the Dominican Republic once a month to meet … Read more

Third Person Charged in Crystal Rogers Disappearance Seeks Bond Reduction amidst Promised Immunity Documents

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NELSON COUNTY, Ky. – A third person is set to appear in court on Thursday in connection to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Steve Lawson will seek a reduction in his $500,000 bond, with a judge scheduled to consider the request during a 2:30 p.m. hearing. According to Lawson’s attorneys, he maintains his innocence and possesses documentation proving he was promised immunity for his cooperation. They argue that since 2015, he has been a “person of interest” and a “target of the Commonwealth,” emphasizing that he poses no flight risk as he has consistently appeared … Read more