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Lincoln City Police Deemed Justified in Fatal Shooting Incident at Local Motel

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Lincoln City, Ore. — A grand jury in Lincoln County recently ruled the use of deadly force by three local police officers as justified in the October shooting death of a 36-year-old Woodburn man, Francisco Campos, during an incident at a Motel 6. Officials from the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office confirmed the decision earlier this month. The incident began shortly after noon on October 19 when a motel employee reported a confrontation involving Campos and a young woman who were both staying as guests. According to authorities, a dispute between the two escalated, capturing … Read more

Vermont Man Charged in Shooting of Three Palestinian Students Deemed Fit for Trial

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Burlington, VT – In a Vermont courtroom, a judge has ruled that 49-year-old Jason Eaton is mentally competent to stand trial for the attempted murder of three University of Vermont students last November. The students, who are of Palestinian descent, were injured in a shooting that has ignited debates on racial and ethnic violence. During a recent hearing, the results of a psychological assessment affirmed Eaton’s ability to participate in legal proceedings. In response, his defense was granted additional time for gathering depositions, a process pivotal to both sides as they prepare for a trial … Read more

Jury Rules Man’s Fatal Shooting by Police as Justifiable, Deemed ‘Suicide by Law Enforcement Intervention’

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Billings, Montana – In a verdict that highlighted the tragic complexities of police confrontations, a coroner’s jury ruled Friday that no criminal action was involved in the death of 35-year-old Curtis Yellowtail. He was shot by law enforcement after a standoff in May 2022, near Fireside Lanes, where officers from the Billings Police Department (BPD) and a Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) officer were involved. Testimony during the inquest revealed that Yellowtail had pointed what appeared to be a genuine firearm at the officers. It was later discovered that the weapon was actually a toy cap … Read more

Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Overturned, Deemed Unconstitutional by Federal Judge

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Effingham, Illinois — A recent ruling by an Illinois judge has declared the state’s ban on “assault weapons” unconstitutional, prompting discussions about the boundaries of gun control measures and Second Amendment rights. This decision, handed down in Effingham County, strikes a significant blow to the legislative effort aimed at curbing gun violence. The law, initially signed by Governor JB Pritzker on January 10, aimed to prohibit the manufacture and possession of dozens of brands and types of rifles, pistols, and attachments. It also imposed restrictions on the capacity of ammunition magazines. The intention behind the … Read more