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Washington County Grand Jury Unveils Indictments for 27 Individuals, Including Bizarre Rock Assault Case

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MARIETTA, Ohio — A significant indictment of 27 individuals was revealed by the Washington County Grand Jury on Wednesday, spotlighting a range of criminal charges spanning from drug offenses to violent assaults. Among those indicted is 26-year-old Jarod Joseph Bennett, who faces a second-degree felony charge of felonious assault. According to police reports, the incident occurred on May 17 when Bennett allegedly struck an employee of a vape shop on Pike Street with a bicycle before throwing a large rock that struck the employee in the head. The grand jury also indicted several others on … Read more

Taliban Virtue Minister Asserts Islamic Law Applies to All, Including Leadership Amid Criticism of Selective Enforcement

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KABUL, Afghanistan — In a solemn assembly in Kabul where cameras were not allowed, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, the Taliban’s minister of vice and virtue, made a bold assertion about equality and accountability under Islamic law. Hanafi, emphasizing the importance of adherence to stricter Islamic laws, conveyed that no exceptions would be made for Taliban officials compared to ordinary citizens. This decree, according to Hanafi in an audio message released by the Taliban-run media RTA, underscores a fundamental Islamic principle that leaders should not be above the law which they enforce upon others. This narrative emerged … Read more

Frederick County Grand Jury Issues Multiple High-Profile Indictments Including Domestic Violence and Drug Distribution Cases

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Frederick, Md. – In a recent wave of judicial actions, a Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictories on Friday, illuminating several serious criminal accusations ranging from drug-related offenses to domestic violence and child abuse within the county. Among the indicted is Tevis Denver Findlater, 27, of Silver Spring. Charged with multiple offenses, Findlater faces two counts of first-degree assault, four counts of second-degree assault, and malicious destruction of property. Additionally, he is accused of both possessing and intending to distribute cocaine alongside allegations of violating release conditions on multiple occasions earlier this year. These … Read more

"Morrow County Man Indicted on 17 Charges Including Attempted Aggravated Murder Following Multicounty Crime Spree"

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MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio — Joshua Boucher, a 44-year-old man who has been detained in the Ashland County Jail, faces a slew of serious charges that now include attempted aggravated murder. Morrow County Prosecutor Andrew Wick announced that a grand jury issued 17 new charges against Boucher following his arrest. The charges stem from multiple allegations including attempted murder, kidnapping, felonious assault, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. This string of charges was confirmed on Thursday by the recent grand jury indictment. Prior to these charges, Boucher was apprehended in a dramatic police encounter in Loudonville, Ohio. … Read more