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Grand Jury Convenes to Investigate Law Enforcement’s Delayed Response to Texas School Shooting

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UVALDE, Texas — A special grand jury has been convened in Uvalde, Texas to investigate the delayed response by law enforcement to the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history. The shooting took place on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers, as well as 17 others injured. The grand jury will be responsible for determining whether criminal charges can be filed against the officers involved in the incident, according to the Uvalde Leader-News. Twelve individuals have been selected to serve on the … Read more

Delayed by the Pandemic, Trial Begins for Man Accused of Fatally Shooting St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jury selection is currently underway for Thomas Kinworthy, the man accused of fatally shooting St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. Kinworthy faces 10 charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from the incident that occurred during a response to a shooting call in south St. Louis City. The trial, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally set to begin on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:55 a.m. at the Civil Courts Building in downtown St. Louis. Ahead of the trial, Kinworthy’s defense recently filed several motions, … Read more

Mercer County Pet Owners Breathe Easy as Leash Law Decision Delayed Until March

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Mercer County, West Virginia – In a recent development, the decision on implementing a proposed leash law has been tabled until March. Under this law, dogs would be required to be kept on a leash when outside of their owners’ property. The county commissioners have decided to delay the decision in order to gather more public input and thoroughly evaluate the potential impact of the law. The proposal to implement a leash law in Mercer County has sparked a heated debate among residents. Supporters argue that such a law is necessary to ensure public safety … Read more

Salman Rushdie Stabbing Trial Delayed as Author Prepares to Release Memoir on the Attack

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MAYVILLE, New York — The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie, is set to be delayed as Rushdie prepares to publish a memoir about the attack. Chautauqua County Judge David Foley ruled on Wednesday that Matar is entitled to preview Rushdie’s manuscript and book notes before the trial begins. Matar, a 26-year-old from New Jersey, has been held without bond since his arrest and is facing charges of attempted murder and assault. The trial in upstate New York was scheduled to start on January 8th, but it is … Read more