Indictment

Grand Jury Declines Assault Indictment Against Man Following Troubling Suicide Attempt; Charges Him with False Statement Instead

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Athens, Georgia — A grand jury in Clarke County has refused to indict a man accused of assaulting a police officer after he allegedly attempted suicide. Instead, the jury charged 30-year-old Tommy Lee Orr with making a false statement during the police encounter, specifically for claiming he had a weapon when he did not. The incident occurred on March 5, when Orr’s mother contacted emergency services, expressing concerns for her son’s safety and revealing he was suicidal. She tracked his vehicle to the Microtel Inn & Suites located on Ultimate Drive, where the police found … Read more

Harvard Scientist Faces Indictment for Smuggling Frog Embryos: A Tale of Biotech and Legal Controversy

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BOSTON — A federal grand jury has indicted Ksenia Petrova, a Russian scientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School, on multiple charges related to the alleged smuggling of frog embryos. The U.S. Justice Department announced the indictment, which includes accusations of making false statements and concealing material facts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on February 16 when customs personnel stopped Petrova at Boston Logan International Airport. She was returning from France while carrying biological samples that had not been declared. Following the incident, immigration officials revoked her research visa and relocated her between … Read more

Savannah Man Faces Indictment for Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Police Chase

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — A 27-year-old man was indicted this week by a Chatham County Grand Jury in connection with the death of an innocent bystander during a high-speed police chase. The incident occurred on March 19, 2025, when Kenneth Gordon allegedly evaded law enforcement, resulting in a tragic crash that claimed the life of 60-year-old Darren Lewis. According to the indictment, Gordon was attempting to flee from Savannah police when he collided with Lewis’s vehicle. The impact was severe, and Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities report that Gordon faces multiple charges, including … Read more

Ohio Resident Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Exploitation Following Grand Jury Indictment

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An Ohio man has been indicted on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation, following an investigation by federal authorities. The indictment, issued by an Erie federal grand jury, outlines serious allegations against the 25-year-old resident, highlighting the ongoing battle against child exploitation in the region. The charges stem from several instances in which the man is accused of producing and distributing child pornography. Investigators discovered evidence that suggests a systematic effort to exploit minors through various means, further emphasizing the growing concern of such crimes within communities. According to U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung, … Read more