Pepeekeo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal 2022 Traffic Collision That Claimed a Life

HILO, Hawaii — A Pepeekeo man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a 2022 traffic collision that resulted in the death of a 63-year-old woman. The defendant, 70-year-old Calvin Shimizu, was indicted by a Hilo grand jury on charges of first-degree negligent homicide following the incident that claimed the life of Joni Okino-Shiroma of Mountain View. The crash occurred on June 18, 2022, when authorities say Shimizu’s 2002 Dodge pickup crossed the centerline on Mamalahoa Highway and collided head-on with Okino-Shiroma’s 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The accident took place on the Waiaama Stream … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Oregon Officer in Fatal Shooting at National Guard Station

SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon State Police officer was cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man at a National Guard air station last month, officials from the Marion County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday. The grand jury unanimously ruled that Senior Trooper Justin Oxenrider acted justifiably during the confrontation with Matthew Wong on February 27. The incident began with a report of an attempted robbery at the air station’s guard shack, where Wong was said to have presented a note with demands for compliance within 10 minutes. Prior to arriving at … Read more

Jury Orders Real Water to Pay Over $3 Billion for Toxic Bottled Water Linked to Fatal Liver Disease

Las Vegas — A jury has ordered a bottled water company, known for a product that caused a severe health crisis in Southern Nevada, to pay over $3 billion in damages. The decision on Friday marked another significant financial judgment against Real Water, which faces numerous lawsuits following an outbreak of liver failure and at least one fatality related to its product. Last week’s judgment follows a history of heavy penalties against the company, including verdicts of $5 billion and $3 billion earlier this year. Real Water, operated by Affinitylifestyles.com, promoted its bottled water as … Read more

Tragic Family Dispute Turns Fatal: Arcadia Lawyer Shot Dead by Brother

Arcadia, AZ — In a tragic incident that has shaken the local community, a well-known attorney from Arcadia was fatally shot by his own brother, law enforcement officials confirmed. The shooting occurred late Friday evening in the quiet neighborhood where the lawyer resided. The victim, identified as Thomas Grayson, 47, was a prominent figure in the legal community, known for his extensive work in civil litigation. His sudden death has elicited shock and mourning among colleagues and residents alike. According to police reports, the incident was the result of a familial dispute that escalated unexpectedly. … Read more