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Jury Sentences Man to 30 Years for July Gas Station Murder in Austin

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Austin, Texas – A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following a conviction for first-degree murder in connection with a killing at an east Austin gas station in July 2023. The incident, which marked the city’s 39th homicide of the year, involved the death of 19-year-old Tijarious White. Travis County court officials confirmed that Tajaurae Jones was found guilty by a jury on Dec. 12 after pleading not guilty. The trial brought to light the events of July 16, 2023, when White was fatally injured during what escalated into a violent … Read more

Waiver at Preliminary Hearing: Suspect Faces Grand Jury Over Violent Dover Gas Station Robbery

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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — A Tuscarawas County grand jury is set to deliberate on whether to formally indict John A. McNutt, 39, following his decision to forego a preliminary hearing in New Philadelphia Municipal Court. McNutt faces allegations stemming from a violent incident at a Dover Speedway gas station on December 9, where a clerk suffered serious head injuries due to an attack. Authorities have charged McNutt with attempted murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the event, which involved the use of a hammer as a weapon. The clerk, who sustained the injuries during … Read more

Jury Weighs Verdict in Case of Deputy’s Alleged Misuse of Taser Leading to Explosive Fire at Gas Station

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A jury is currently deliberating the case against an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy, David Crawford, who is accused of unintentionally igniting a fire at a gas station while attempting to subdue a suspect using a Taser. The incident, which occurred during an attempt to restrain suspect Jean Baretto-Baerga, resulted in severe injuries to both individuals involved. During his testimony, Crawford insisted that his intention was never to use the Taser in a dangerous environment. His account detailed that, after seeing another deputy deploy the Taser twice near the gas pumps, he took … Read more

Court Blocks Virginia Governor’s Attempt to Exit Greenhouse Gas Pact

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Richmond, VA — In a significant legal ruling, a Virginia judge determined that Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration lacks the authority to withdraw the state from a regional agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The decision thwarts efforts by the Republican governor to sever ties with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which Virginia joined under the previous Democratic governor, Ralph Northam. The judgment was made by Arlington County Circuit Court Judge Louise DiMatteo. She upheld arguments asserting that the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board and the Department of Environmental Quality did not have the … Read more