Nighttime

San Jose Murder Trial Grips Court as Defense Claims Fatal Nighttime Confrontation Was Unintentional

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San Jose, CA — Deliberations are underway in the trial of Amiel Joey Mirador, 35, charged with the murder of 81-year-old Allen Douglas Dournaee during a fatal encounter in March 2022. The interaction occurred near their South San Jose homes and concluded tragically when Mirador assaulted Dournaee. The court is left to determine whether this act was one of calculated murder or a lesser charge. The case, centered around the events of March 27, 2022, captures a seemingly mundane moment turning deadly when Dournaee, while on a nightly walk, used a flashlight, allegedly provoking Mirador. … Read more

St. Louis Repeals Outdated Nighttime Ban on Barber Shops, Breaking Barriers for Black Businesses

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St. Louis, Missouri – Night owls in need of a trim or a fresh shave will soon find it easier as St. Louis repeals an old law that previously prohibited barbershops from operating past 10 p.m. This outdated regulation, largely understood as targeting predominantly Black-owned businesses, limited how late these shops could serve their communities. The change is not only an effort to modernize business operations but also a strike against what many see as a racially biased law. The ordinance in question dates back over a century, originally instated with the claim of preventing … Read more

California Enacts Pioneering Social Media Law to Protect Minors, Restricting Addictive Features and Nighttime Access

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Sacramento, CA – California is taking significant strides to protect its youngest residents from the harmful effects of social media. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 976, a groundbreaking law designed to curb the potentially addictive and harmful digital behaviors encouraged by social media platforms, particularly among minors. Authored by State Senator Nancy Skinner, SB 976 introduces stringent requirements for digital platforms. It aims to prevent these platforms from fine-tuning their algorithms to addictively engage children without explicit parental consent. Additionally, the legislation restricts the ability of social media companies to send notifications to … Read more

Local Man Found Not Guilty in Nighttime Sidewalk Incident; Defense Criticizes Police Investigation

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Lawrence, KS — A Lawrence man has been cleared of all charges linked to a confrontation on a city sidewalk late one night, prompting his defense to claim a significant lapse in police investigation efforts. The verdict was delivered after a brief yet contentious trial that questioned the conduct of the officers involved and the integrity of their investigation. The accused, whose name has been withheld for privacy reasons, faced allegations stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred shortly after midnight last year. During the trial, his attorney argued that Lawrence police had failed to … Read more