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Mother Convicted of Misdemeanor Child Abuse After Toddler Overdoses on Fentanyl Found in Home

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REDDING, Calif. — A Shasta County jury has convicted Candice Lynn Youngblood on charges of misdemeanor child abuse and possession of an injection/ingestion device. The verdict comes in the wake of an alarming incident involving Youngblood’s child, who suffered an overdose after coming into contact with fentanyl in their home. The troubled situation unfolded following a 911 call placed by the child’s father when their 18-month-old son became unresponsive after ingesting the potent opioid. Emergency responders arrived in time to administer Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal drug, and the child was subsequently transported to a … Read more

Portland Man Convicted for Racially Charged Vandalism Spree, Justice Served in Community Fallout

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A Portland man has been convicted of committing a series of racially motivated vandalism incidents that took place over several months, culminating in a jury’s decision that underscores the community’s intolerance for hate crimes. The jury found the defendant guilty of several counts related to the vandalism, which included targeted attacks on businesses and private properties. The string of offenses drew widespread attention in the city, as many residents expressed outrage over the racially charged nature of the acts. The vandalism included graffiti that contained derogatory symbols and slurs aimed at various racial and ethnic … Read more

Former Journalist Mike Bivins Convicted of Bias Crimes, Including Arson and Hate-Fueled Attacks on Local Communities

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Portland, Oregon — A Multnomah County jury found Mike Bivins, a former journalist, guilty on Thursday of all 11 counts in his bias crime trial, including serious felony charges of arson and criminal mischief. The verdict stems from a series of bias-driven attacks in May 2022 that targeted minority communities in the city. The jury determined that Bivins was responsible for damaging property at multiple locations, including breaking windows and vandalizing Congregation Beth Israel with a Nazi-themed death threat. Additionally, he attempted to ignite a fire at the Muslim Community Center while individuals were present … Read more

Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Convicted Murderer as Legal Battle Over Georgia Student’s Death Continues

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ATLANTA — A judge has mandated a mental health evaluation for Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan man found guilty of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in February 2024. Ibarra, currently serving a life sentence without parole, is appealing his conviction, prompting his legal team to request the evaluation as part of their case. In November, Ibarra was convicted on multiple counts, including murder, after the court heard that he attacked Riley during her run on campus. Riley was a student at Augusta University’s College of Nursing, which has a … Read more