County

Former County Police Officer Awarded $400,000 in Landmark Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Prince George’s Police Department

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A former police officer in Prince George’s County, Maryland has been awarded nearly $400,000 by a federal jury after she accused her lieutenant of sexual assault and subsequent retaliation for reporting it. Kara McMurray testified during the two-week trial in U.S. District Court that after she reported the assault in 2019, she faced bullying and harassment from fellow officers, forcing her to leave the department in 2021. The former lieutenant, Richard Tallant, was found guilty of a second-degree sex offense in 2019 and sentenced to seven years in prison. However, he … Read more

Florida man formally charged with double murder of elderly grandparents by Escambia County grand jury

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PENSACOLA, Fla. – A man from Escambia County in Florida has been indicted by a grand jury for the murder of his grandparents. This tragic incident has shocked the community and leaves many questioning the motive behind such a heinous act. The accused, whose identity has yet to be revealed, allegedly committed the crime in the home he shared with his grandparents. The motive for the murder remains unclear, as investigators work tirelessly to gather more evidence and shed light on this devastating event. Local authorities were alerted to the crime when concerned family members … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Returns Indictments on Assault, Robbery, and Theft Charges

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky – The Christian County Grand Jury has issued numerous indictments, covering charges of theft, assault, and robbery. Among those indicted is Zyair Clack, a resident of Hopkinsville, who now faces charges of second-degree assault, kidnapping, and first-degree robbery. The charges stem from an incident on October 24, where Clack allegedly injured an individual, unlawfully restrained the victim, and threatened to use physical force while armed with a deadly weapon during a theft. Clack’s arrest took place in January after a pursuit by Madisonville Police, who discovered that he was a convicted felon wanted … Read more

Florida County Considers Repealing Gun Sale Waiting Period and Background Check Requirements, Prompting Concerns of A Potential Surge in Immediate Gun Violence

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DELAND, Fla. – The Volusia County Council in Florida unanimously voted to move forward with a plan to repeal local gun laws that require a three-day waiting period and background check for private gun sales. The ordinance will undergo further voting before it is officially repealed. The law currently applies to private sellers at gun shows held at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. The proposal to lift these restrictions was put forth by District 3 Councilman Danny Robins and supported by other council members who believe that these rules infringe upon Second Amendment rights. They argue … Read more