Charges

Grand Jury Indicts Two Teens on Multiple Felony Charges in Scioto County

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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The legal system in Scioto County has moved to address recent violent criminal activities, resulting in the indictment of two 18-year-old men. Shane A. Tieman, the county’s prosecuting attorney, announced that the grand jury, gathering on November 1, 2024, issued multiple felony indictments against Tyreese Harding of Portsmouth and Jonah Lawwill of Chillicothe. Both Harding and Lawwill are charged with engaging in activities related to criminal gang participation. Their indictments include severe allegations such as multiple counts of felonious assault and the improper discharge of a firearm into a habitation or a … Read more

Columbia Man to Appear in Court on Murder Charges Amidst Group Indictment in Local Shooting Incident

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Columbia, Mo. – A 22-year-old Columbia man, Deazes Turner, is facing a first-degree murder charge and will appear before a judge at the Boone County Courthouse on Monday at 9 a.m., following a superseding indictment issued this past Friday. Turner, along with six other men, is implicated in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Deshon Houston in June earlier this year. The incident, which occurred on Dove Drive, resulted in escalated charges against several of the accused. Three other suspects involved—Alqueze Jones, Deljuan Turner, and Demarkus Williams—also saw their charges upgraded to first-degree murder in the … Read more

New Witness in Diddy Case Allegedly Holds Kim Porter’s Diary, Potentially Impacting Federal Charges

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Federal prosecutors have drawn a grand jury to interview a new witness in the case against music mogul Diddy, who faces charges of federal racketeering and sex trafficking. The witness reportedly possesses the unedited diary of Kim Porter, Diddy’s deceased ex-girlfriend and mother of three of his children, which might contain crucial evidence. This development adds another layer of intrigue to a case that has captured widespread media attention due to its high-profile defendant and the serious nature of the allegations. The diary’s contents, which have yet to be publicly disclosed, are believed to potentially … Read more

Maryland’s New Juvenile Justice Laws to Lower Age for Serious Charges, Increase Transparency and Accountability

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Baltimore, Maryland – A sweeping set of changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice laws came into effect on Friday, marking a significant shift in how the state handles young offenders. The new law, part of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act signed earlier this year by Governor Wes Moore, includes provisions that allow for younger children, ages 10 to 12, to be charged with certain serious offenses including illegal gun possession, auto theft, animal cruelty, and third-degree sexual offense. Previously, the minimum age to charge children with these crimes was 13. The legislation aims to tackle the … Read more