Federal

Jury Selected for Brett Hankison’s Federal Retrial in Breonna Taylor Case, Commences With Single Black Juror Amid Concerns of Diversity

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The stage is set for the federal retrial of former Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Brett Hankison, whose actions on the night Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police are under scrutiny once again. The trial is scheduled to begin with opening statements on Monday. The newly selected jury is composed of eight women and seven men, with only one of the jurors being Black. This racial makeup mirrors that of Hankison’s initial federal trial, which concluded last November without a verdict, resulting in a hung jury and a mistrial. The composition … Read more

Federal Court Halts Denver’s Major Reservoir Expansion, Citing Environmental Concerns and Law Violations

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Denver, CO — A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers breached multiple federal environmental laws in issuing a permit for the expansion of Gross Reservoir, overseen by Denver Water. This decision, delivered by Judge Christine M. Arguello of the U.S. District Court of Colorado, marks a significant setback for the project that commenced construction last year with the objective of raising the dam’s height by 125 feet to enhance water storage capabilities for the Front Range. Judge Arguello found that the Corps contravened the Clean Water Act and the … Read more

Federal Grand Jury Probes Nonprofit Linked to O.C. Supervisor’s Funding of Senior Meals Program

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Santa Monica, Calif. – A new culinary hotspot, Bread Head, has recently opened its doors in Santa Monica, marking a fresh addition to the local dining scene. This innovative sandwich shop, founded by accomplished chefs and longtime friends Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder, specializes in custom focaccia sandwiches crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Starting as a series of popular pop-ups, the pair’s sandwich creations quickly gained a following, encouraging their transition to a permanent location. Bread Head, which debuted in June, has already set its sights on expansion, with plans for a second location in … Read more

Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against Taos Police Following Fatal 2023 Crash

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Taos, NM – A federal lawsuit has been lodged by the family of a man who tragically lost his life in a collision involving a Taos police vehicle in 2023. The legal action raises serious questions about the conduct of the officer at the wheel, alleging negligence that led to the fatal incident. The confrontation occurred when a patrol car, driven by Officer John Doe, collided with a civilian vehicle. The victim, 34-year-old Ryan Martinez, succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash. According to reports, Martinez’s vehicle was struck as Officer Doe was responding to … Read more