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Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Minot Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

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MINOT, ND – The trial for a Minot man charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with a fatal shooting at a local venue is now underway. Travis McDermott, 40, is accused of shooting Greyson Sletto, 32, during an altercation at a concert last year. Despite claiming self-defense, McDermott was charged after surveillance footage from the venue contradicted his account. The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, is expected to continue until Friday. McDermott was initially arrested on an aggravated assault charge, but prosecutors later added a charge of manslaughter involving a … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Former New Orleans Saints Star Amidst Explosive Allegations

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New Orleans, LA – A highly anticipated trial is set to begin on Monday for a man accused of killing former New Orleans Saints star, Will Smith. Cardell Hayes will finally face justice after his attorneys made shocking allegations just days before the selection of a jury. The trial will consist of 12 jurors and three alternatives, with opening statements scheduled for Tuesday. In 2016, Hayes admitted to shooting and killing Smith but claimed it was an act of self-defense. Although he was initially convicted, the verdict was later overturned due to a non-unanimous jury … Read more

Haverhill Man Faces Federal Charges for Illegal Possession of Loaded Semiautomatic Pistol and Ammunition

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Boston, Massachusetts – A 37-year-old man from Haverhill was apprehended on Thursday for unlawful possession of a semiautomatic pistol and ammunition, despite having a prior felony conviction. Rashad Diggs, also known as “Summers,” was charged by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. After appearing in federal court in Boston, he is now being detained until his scheduled hearing. The indictment reveals that in December 2022, in Revere, Diggs was found with a semiautomatic pistol that had a serial number intentionally removed. The firearm was loaded with … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Trial for Indiana Man Accused of Illegal Firearm Sales to Mexico Amid Plea Agreement Talks

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NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A Jennings County man facing charges of selling firearms without a license and allegedly aiding in their transport to Mexico has secured a delay in his trial. David Joseph Mull’s trial, originally scheduled for February 26, has now been postponed to August 19, as confirmed by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II. Mull’s attorney, Guy Relford, requested the delay in order to evaluate any potential plea agreement offered by federal prosecutors, who agreed to the postponement. Federal prosecutors had previously sought the forfeiture of over 1,000 guns, hundreds of rounds … Read more