Woman Faces Trial for Alleged Murder of Good Samaritan Who Broke Up Fight

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The trial of La’Niha Banks, the woman accused of the murder of LaTionna Johnson in May 2023, commenced on Monday with the start of jury selection. According to police, Johnson was shot by Banks on May 20, shortly after she had intervened in a parking lot altercation between two acquaintances. As Johnson began to drive away, an assailant fired at her vehicle, striking her. She succumbed to her injuries several days later, leaving behind a 6-month-old daughter. The Wichita Police Department revealed that Banks was one of the individuals involved in … Read more

Good Samaritan Witness Testifies Against Man Accused of First Degree Murder in Moody County Chief Deputy’s Death

BROOKINGS COUNTY, South Dakota – The man accused of Murder in the First Degree in the death of Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok is set to be arraigned in a court in Brookings County. Joseph Gene Hoek, a 40-year-old resident of Sioux Falls, faced charges before a Grand Jury on Friday. The Grand Jury heard from two witnesses – a law enforcement officer and a Good Samaritan who provided immediate aid to Prorok before apprehending the suspect. The Good Samaritan, Tyler Kills-A-Hundred of Flandreau, happened to be on the same stretch of highway … Read more

Florida’s Grand Jury Report Confirms: Lockdowns and Mask Mandates Did More Harm Than Good

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, along with State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, recently met with members of the state’s Public Health Integrity Committee (PHIC) to discuss the First Interim Report released by the Florida Statewide 22nd Grand Jury. This report sheds light on the harmful impacts of mask mandates and lockdowns, which were promoted by the federal government. Governor DeSantis proudly stated that Florida had rejected the prevailing orthodoxy on COVID-19 interventions and had instead followed pre-pandemic response guidance. The grand jury’s investigation faced challenges as several federal agencies, including … Read more

Northern Michigan Realtors Emphasize Transparency and Good Faith Amidst $1.8 Billion Real Estate Lawsuit

Traverse City, Michigan – A recent $1.8 billion real estate lawsuit has sparked discussions about potential changes in the way real estate transactions are conducted. In the case of Sitzer v. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the initial judgment ruled in favor of home sellers against NAR and several major brokerages, alleging conspiracy to artificially inflate agent commissions. While the lawsuit is being appealed, the possibility of a different fee structure for agents has emerged. This could include options such as decoupling the fees or implementing a fee-for-service or referral fee model. Local real … Read more