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Former Gang Leader Seeks Release on House Arrest Before Trial in Tupac Shakur Case

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis and his attorneys will request his release from jail during a hearing before a Clark County judge. They argue that Davis is neither a threat to the community nor a flight risk. Davis seeks to be placed under house arrest, with a proposed bail amount not exceeding $100,000. His attorneys assert that his health has deteriorated since his arrest last September. Prosecutors, however, oppose his release, citing Davis’ alleged confessions to the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The motion filed by Davis’ special public defenders, Robert Arroyo … Read more

Judge Denies Woman’s Appeal for Ownership Rights to Dogs in ‘House of Horrors’ Animal Abuse Investigation

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CHANDLER, Ariz. – A judge has denied the appeal of a woman involved in an animal abuse investigation in Chandler, Arizona to regain ownership of the dogs at the center of the case. The woman, identified as April McLaughlin, also known as “Sydney McKinley,” was previously accused of 95 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. In October, a judge terminated her rights to the dogs, a decision that she later appealed. However, her appeal has now been dismissed. The case, often referred to as the ‘House of Horrors,’ gained attention in September 2023 when authorities removed … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more