Brutal

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

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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

Sebring Woman Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Slaying of 88-Year-Old Man

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Sebring, Florida — A Highlands County jury delivered a guilty verdict on Friday for Britney Lee Andrus in connection with the murder of 88-year-old James Little. The jury found Andrus guilty of second-degree murder, grand theft auto, and burglary with assault and battery, stemming from the incidents that occurred on October 22, 2020. Emotions ran high as James Little’s son, Glenn Little, expressed relief at the verdict after waiting five years for justice. “I am extremely gratified by the verdict,” he said, adding that the family is “glad to hear about the results.” Prosecutors contended … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Springfield Officer’s Brutal Arrest Highlights City’s Ongoing Use-of-Force Failures

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Springfield, Ore. — A lawsuit filed by a local woman alleges that a police officer used excessive force during a traffic stop, raising concerns about the Springfield Police Department’s accountability following a previous settlement regarding use-of-force incidents. Megan Hanks claims in her lawsuit that Officer Joseph Burke forcefully removed her from her vehicle during a traffic stop on July 1, 2022. She alleges that Burke slammed her head and body against her car multiple times, a response she argues was excessive for what she describes as a minor offense. Hanks was arrested on suspicion of … Read more

Lawyers Allege Brutal Beatings in El Salvador Prison for Kilmar Abrego García

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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego García allege he has suffered severe beatings while incarcerated in an El Salvador prison. These claims highlight ongoing issues of human rights violations and violence within the country’s prison system, which has been a major concern for advocacy groups and international observers. Abrego, who is currently facing charges related to gang activity, has reportedly endured serious injuries due to the treatment he has received from both prison guards and fellow inmates. His legal team asserts that these beatings are not isolated incidents but reflect a broader … Read more