Charges

Myon Burrell Faces New Trial on Gun and Drug Charges; Judge to Rule Without Jury Amid Camera Ban

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MINNEAPOLIS — Myon Burrell, whose life sentence for the murder of an 11-year-old girl was commuted in 2020, is back in court facing new charges related to weapons and drugs. In a significant decision by Hennepin County Assistant Chief Judge Mark Kappelhoff, cameras will be barred from the courtroom during Burrell’s trial. In 2002, when Burrell was a teenager, he was convicted for the murder of Tyeshia Edwards, who tragically died from a stray bullet while doing her homework inside her Minneapolis home. Years of legal battles followed, shedding light on potential flaws in the … Read more

Brazos County Judge Faces Arrest on Family Violence Charges

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Bryan, Texas — A local judge from Brazos County found himself on the wrong side of the law this week after being arrested on allegations of domestic violence. Officials reported that Judge Gabriel Andre Garcia was taken into custody by the Bryan Police Department on August 17, with charges suggesting an assault that resulted in bodily harm to a family member. The arrest record indicates that Garcia faced charges including assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Consequently, a bond was set at $5,000 for his release pending further legal proceedings. Details regarding the … Read more

Grand Jury Charges Two Texans in Major Illegal Firearm Trading Case

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San Antonio, TX — A federal grand jury in San Antonio has indicted two Texas men on charges of illegally dealing in firearms, marking a significant crackdown in ongoing efforts to curb unregulated gun sales. The men, whose names have not been disclosed, are alleged to have operated without the necessary federal licenses, engaging in the sale of numerous firearms over several months. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the indictment, unsealed this week, details how the duo purportedly sold weapons frequently used in the commission of various crimes, directly contravening federal laws designed to … Read more

Fort Wainwright Soldier Convicted on Multiple Charges After Shooting at Downtown Fairbanks Bar

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Fairbanks, Alaska—A Fort Wainwright soldier found himself facing multiple charges after a shooting incident at a local bar resulted in judicial action on Thursday. The Fairbanks jury delivered mixed verdicts, reflecting the complex nuances of the case involving acts of violence and impaired judgment. Travis Austin, aged 33, faced serious allegations following his involvement in an altercation that escalated dramatically at The International Hotel and Bar, commonly referred to as The Big I, on April 30, 2022. Austin was acquitted of two counts of felony attempted murder, among other charges, but was found guilty of … Read more