Crimes

Brave Testimony Breaks Silence: Step-grandfather Convicted of Horrific Decades-Long Child Molesting Crimes

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RUSHVILLE, Indiana – A Rush County jury delivered a guilty verdict last week against 77-year-old Kenneth Barrow. Barrow was charged with multiple sex offenses, including child molesting, child solicitation, and fondling in the presence of a minor. These crimes were committed between 1997 and 2005. The charges were filed in 2021, when the victim was 28 years old. During the trial, the victim, who is Barrow’s step-granddaughter, provided testimony about the abuse she endured from the ages of four to twelve. While the victim had reported the incidents to the police in 2005, no charges … Read more

Washington and Idaho Tackle LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes and Gender-Affirming Care with New Legislation

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Spokane, Washington and Boise, Idaho have taken vastly different approaches when it comes to addressing issues impacting LGBTQ+ communities. The divergent paths taken by lawmakers in these neighboring states highlight the ongoing battles over LGBTQ+ rights and discrimination. Idaho made headlines in its recent legislative session when it passed House Bill 71, a controversial measure that restricts transgender minors from obtaining gender-affirming care. The law, slated to go into effect on January 1, has faced legal challenges over its constitutionality, effectively delaying its enforcement for now. Meanwhile, across the border in Washington, state legislators have … Read more

Detained and Released: Immigration Crimes Bear No Jail Time Under Emergency Laws

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MELBOURNE, Australia – Two dozen individuals who were released from immigration detention have been charged with crimes, although none of them have been imprisoned under emergency laws. In December 2023, the government rushed through powers that allowed the responsible minister to apply for community safety or supervision orders. These orders granted the authorities the ability to lock up or closely monitor individuals who had been released from detention. However, as of January 31, no applications had been made to enforce these powers. The release of 149 people was triggered by a High Court ruling on … Read more

Gregg County Grand Jury Issues 32 Indictments for Crimes Including Aggravated Assault and DWI

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LONGVIEW, Texas – A grand jury in Gregg County has issued 32 indictments for various crimes, including aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated, and credit or debit card abuse. The indictments were announced on January 31, but it is important to note that an indictment does not imply guilt; it simply means that the person is formally accused of a crime and must go through the legal process to determine their innocence or guilt. One of the notable cases involves James Thomas Kerns Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Longview. Kerns has been charged with collision involving … Read more