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Fate of Austin Police Officer in Jury’s Hands: Deliberations Begin in High-Stakes Deadly Conduct Trial

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Austin, Texas — Deliberations have begun in the trial of Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor, who faces charges of deadly conduct in connection with the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva. The case has captured local and national attention, highlighting issues of police conduct and use-of-force protocols. Officer Taylor, who has been with the APD for several years, was indicted following an incident at a downtown Austin apartment complex where DeSilva resided. Authorities were called to the scene on reports of a man experiencing a mental health crisis. During the encounter, Taylor shot DeSilva, leading … Read more

Jury Convicts Inmate in Deadly 2018 Gang-Related Prison Riot, Hands Down Additional Life Sentences

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BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — After just one hour of deliberation, a Lee County jury convicted inmate Stephen Green of murder and other charges stemming from a brutal 2018 prison riot that left seven dead and more than 20 injured. The jury found Green guilty on Thursday, making him the only person thus far convicted of murder for the violent episode, despite the large number of inmates involved. The trial, which began Monday, highlights the severe consequences of one of the nation’s most devastating prison riots and marks Green as the second to face trial out of … Read more

Local Man Severely Injured in Deadly Highway 135 Collision Near Foster Road

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Orcutt, CA — A catastrophic head-on collision on Highway 135 near Foster Road in Orcutt resulted in critical injuries to Jordan Gutierrez and the death of another individual on Monday afternoon. The incident unfolded shortly before 1:00 p.m. when two vehicles collided under unclear circumstances. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the violent crash. Gutierrez, whose specific injuries have not been disclosed, was rushed to a local hospital in a critical condition. The other driver involved was pronounced dead at the scene, their identity withheld pending notification of next of kin. … Read more

Murder Trial Begins for Suspect in Deadly Shooting Outside Evansville Lounge

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Evansville, Ind. – A murder trial is underway in Vanderburgh County as Zachary Diaz stands accused of fatally shooting Derrick Merrill Dye Jr. outside a local bar earlier this year. Proceedings are scheduled to commence early Monday morning at the Vanderburgh County Superior Court. Diaz faces charges over the incident which took place outside the Ponytails Lounge in February, where 32-year-old Dye was killed. The case has drawn local attention, particularly on how law enforcement utilized technology to facilitate the arrest. Local authorities were crucial in tracking down Diaz by leveraging flock cameras, a recent … Read more