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Minot Man Convicted of Conspiring to Exploit Vulnerable Care Facility Residents in Disturbing Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Minot man has been convicted on two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition following a brief jury deliberation that lasted only 16 minutes at the Ward County Courthouse last week. The charges stemmed from allegations that he and his wife exploited vulnerable residents of a local long-term care facility. Dalton Hattem, 34, was charged earlier this year in March after an investigation revealed that he coordinated with his 33-year-old wife, Amber Hattem, to take advantage of residents who were unable to defend themselves due to age, illness, or cognitive … Read more

Trial of Man Accused in Trump Assassination Attempt Advances as Jury Selection Heats Up

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The federal trial of Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, is underway, entering its third day on Wednesday. The case stems from an alleged incident that took place on September 15, 2024, when Routh purportedly tried to kill Trump while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club. Routh, 58, is facing serious charges including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer. He has chosen to represent himself in this case against the U.S. government. As the jury selection process continues, Routh is working to … Read more

Ohio Man Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Threatening Legal Officials in Road-Rage Case

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PORT CLINTON, Ohio — A 49-year-old man from Bellevue was sentenced to a decade in prison for making threats against those involved in his legal case stemming from a road rage incident. Eric Braun was found guilty of multiple charges, including intimidating witnesses and aggravated menacing, following a jury trial in June. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office reported that Braun’s conviction stemmed from his behavior during the criminal proceedings connected to an earlier incident in February 2023, where he faced charges for unlawfully handling firearms in a vehicle and aggravated menacing. Authorities noted that during … Read more

Trial Begins for Auburn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 17-Year-Old Blake Boese

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AUBURN, Ind. — A DeKalb County jury has begun hearing the case against 23-year-old Coltin Drew Herzog, who is charged with the murder of 17-year-old Blake Boese. The incident, which resulted in Boese’s death, occurred on May 23, 2024, at Auburn Crossings, previously known as West Edge Trailer Park. Herzog faces the charge in DeKalb Superior Court II, accused of stabbing Boese in the upper chest in the 1100 block of Irene Street. Jury selection was completed Monday morning, swearing in ten men and four women, with opening statements scheduled for later in the day. … Read more