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Dunmore Man Found Guilty in Deadly Wreck Linked to Cookie Consumption while Driving

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HONESDALE, Pa. – A Dunmore man was found guilty by a jury in Wayne County on charges related to a fatal accident that occurred over two and a half years ago in Texas Township. James Gerrity, 62, was convicted on Friday after a three-day trial. He faced charges of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person, and several traffic offenses, according to court records. Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell stated that on July 26, 2021, Gerrity made a reckless choice by eating cookies while driving on state Route … Read more

Denver Man Found Guilty in Connection with 2022 Deadly Shooting: Sentenced to Life in Prison

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Denver, Colorado – A man has been convicted in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in 2022, according to an announcement by the Denver District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday. The jury deliberated for two hours before reaching a verdict. The incident took place on June 21, 2022, when the Denver police received a report of a shooting in an alley near West 13th Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a man, later identified as 37-year-old Raymond Herrera, with multiple gunshot wounds. Herrera was rushed to the hospital but sadly succumbed to his … Read more

Family of Black Man Fatally Shot by Georgia Police Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Excessive and Deadly Force

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Marietta, Georgia – The family and friends of Devonte Brown, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the use of “excessive and deadly force.” Brown, a 28-year-old father of four, was killed in August 2021 by Cobb County Officer Ian McConnell, who was not charged after a grand jury review. The incident sparked outrage when video footage from McConnell’s body-worn camera was released, showing the officer shooting Brown, who was unarmed and still inside his car, obscured by airbags. The lawsuit, supported by the NAACP … Read more

Trial Begins for Suspect Accused in Deadly Graduation Mass Shooting at Huguenot High School

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RICHMOND, Va. – The highly anticipated trial of Amari Pollard, the suspect charged with opening fire at Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremony last year, is set to begin today. The incident, which gained national attention, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries. Pollard, who is now 20 years old, stands accused of the first-degree murder of Shawn Jackson, a recent Huguenot graduate. The shooting occurred shortly after the graduation ceremony concluded. The suspect also allegedly shot and killed Jackson’s stepfather, Renzo Smith. Initially facing a charge of second-degree murder for both deaths, the charge was … Read more