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Verdict Looms as Jury Resumes Deliberations in Butch’s Bar Fire Trial

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Appleton, Wisconsin – After a brief hiatus, the jury in the trial of the Butch’s Bar fire is set to resume deliberations on Tuesday. The trial revolves around the tragic incident that occurred in March 2020, when a fire ravaged the popular establishment, resulting in the loss of two lives. The jury will carefully consider the evidence presented before reaching a verdict. During the trial, the prosecution argued that the owner of the bar, Joshua Weyenberg, was responsible for the fire and should be held accountable for the deaths. They alleged that Weyenberg had been … Read more

Flawed Safety Standards at Venetian Hills Lead to Tragic Fire Death, Resulting in $140 Million Verdict

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Atlanta, Georgia – A tragic fire at the Venetian Hills apartment complex claimed the life of a resident, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in cases involving dangerous living conditions. Despite years of complaints about crime and substandard conditions, the owners of Venetian Hills neglected to address these issues, according to city code enforcement and police records. The complex’s owner allegedly converted the victim’s apartment into a boarding house without installing necessary fire safety equipment. The lack of fire sprinklers, alarms, and other safety measures ultimately led to the resident’s death. Attorney Jeff Shiver emphasized … Read more

Crypto Exchanges Under Fire for Hosting Extremists While Congress Proposes New Law to Curb Militia Activity

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Washington D.C. – Exchanges that allow users to convert cryptocurrency into traditional currency are facing scrutiny for hosting white supremacists and neo-Nazis. A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League revealed that many of these exchanges have no policies in place to prevent extremists from using their platforms. The report tracked over $140,000 in extremist financing and raised questions about why these exchanges have not taken stronger action against hosting extremists. According to the Anti-Defamation League’s findings, 15 individual domestic extremists and extremist groups were monitored as they moved cryptocurrency through 22 different exchanges in 2023. … Read more

California Sheriffs Fire Back: New Gun Law Called Out as ‘Ineffective’ and ‘Gun Grab’ by Law Enforcement

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Amidst a wave of new laws taking effect this year, the California state government is focused on implementing gun regulations aimed at securing a safer future. However, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood argues that one of these laws is attempting to fix a non-existent problem. In an interview with Eyewitness News, Sheriff Youngblood expressed his skepticism about the effectiveness of Senate Bill 2 in reducing violent crime. The existing law prohibits the public carrying of firearms and seeks to restrict individuals with concealed carry permits from bringing weapons into sensitive locations like … Read more