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Driver Found Guilty of Homicide After Fatal Highway Collision: Cell Phone Use Under Scrutiny

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A Marshalltown, Iowa, jury has found Morgan Weigelt guilty of homicide by vehicle due to reckless driving following a fatal accident that occurred in May 2023. The jury’s decision was reached on Friday, and sentencing is set for July 14. Weigelt, 24, faces a potential maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a fine of $13,660. The incident, which took place on May 20, involved Weigelt’s vehicle colliding with a tractor operated by 86-year-old Clarence Borton on Highway 330. Investigators detailed that Weigelt was allegedly using her cell phone to search for car parts … Read more

Justice Served: Federal Jury Finds Five Highs Gang Members Guilty in Landmark Case

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A federal jury has found five members of the Highs Gang guilty of various charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Minnesota. The convictions stem from a series of investigations into organized crime activities linked to the gang, which has been a significant presence in the region. The case unfolded over several months, with law enforcement agencies gathering evidence to build a comprehensive picture of the gang’s operations. Authorities highlighted that the defendants were involved in trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and firearms within and beyond the Red Lake Nation. The evidence presented during the … Read more

Former NFL Star Jack Brewer Found Guilty of Insider Trading in Landmark Ruling

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A federal judge has determined that former NFL player Jack Brewer engaged in insider trading by selling shares of the company COPsync based on confidential information. This ruling arises amid allegations that Brewer used non-public insights to influence his stock transactions. The case has captured significant attention, particularly due to Brewer’s prominent background as a former professional athlete and his subsequent business ventures. The court found that there was “no genuine dispute” concerning the facts of the case. This conclusion indicates that the evidence was substantial enough to support the allegations against Brewer. During the … Read more

Justice Served: Franklinton Man Found Guilty of Multiple Child Sex Crimes, Faces Life Sentence

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Franklinton, La. — A Washington Parish jury found 56-year-old Shannon Polkey guilty on May 22, 2025, after deliberations lasting just over an hour. Polkey was convicted on multiple counts, including two instances of first-degree rape involving children under 13, one count of sexual battery against a child under 13, and failing to register as a sex offender. The trial unfolded over four days, with Judge William H. Burris presiding. Assistant District Attorneys Zachary Popovich and Casey Allen, representing the Special Victims Unit, led the prosecution. Capt. Corbet Hunt of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office served … Read more