Charges

Senator Bob Menendez Fights Back Against False Bribery Charges, Lawyers Assert Constitutional Immunity

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New York, NY (AP) — Senator Bob Menendez and his lawyers are seeking the dismissal of charges, including bribery, as they argue that the claims made by New York federal prosecutors are “outrageously false” and “distort reality.” Menendez and his wife had previously pleaded not guilty after being charged with accepting bribes in exchange for using his influence to benefit three New Jersey businessmen, who have also pleaded not guilty. The indictment has been updated to include allegations that Menendez used his political power to secretly advance Egypt’s interests and assist a businessman associated with … Read more

Mother Acquitted of Felony Murder Charges but Found Guilty of Concealing Son’s Death in Decades-Old Cold Case

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — After more than 20 years, a DeKalb County jury has reached a verdict in the case of a woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son. Teresa Black stood trial for the alleged murder of her son, William Hamilton, whose remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County in 1999. The case remained a mystery until recent developments in 2022. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes has been closely following the trial at the DeKalb County Courthouse. On Tuesday, the jury deliberated and came to a decision just after 1:30 p.m. The verdict … Read more

Grand Jury to Review Case of Baker City Officers’ Shooting: Charges Await Suspect’s Fate

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BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — A grand jury will review the case of a suspect who was shot by officers from the Baker City Police Department. The shooting occurred in Baker City, Oregon. State law enforcement officials referred the case to the jury after investigating the officer-involved shooting incident. The suspect, whose name has not been released to the public, was shot on a Sunday afternoon during an encounter with Baker City police officers. The officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a residential address. Details about the nature of the disturbance have … Read more

Rays Shortstop Wander Franco Released from Jail, Still Faces Serious Charges in Alleged Inappropriate Relationship with Minor

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – A judge has dismissed money laundering and sexual exploitation charges against Wander Franco, but the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop may still face counts of sexual and psychological abuse and abduction. The charges stem from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old. Franco, 22, was released from jail in the Dominican Republic on Monday after posting a financial guarantee of $34,000. This guarantee ensures that he will make monthly visits to the court for the next six months. If found guilty of the accusation of sexual abuse of a minor, Franco … Read more