New Jersey Grand Jury Clears Elizabeth Officer in Fatal Crash; Suspects Plead Guilty in Related Charges

ELIZABETH, NJ — In a recent decision, a state grand jury determined not to file criminal charges against Elizabeth Police Officer Michael White, involved in a high-speed incident that resulted in the deaths of two people. The decision followed an extensive investigation into a tragic collision on December 10, 2023, that claimed the lives of local residents Juan Carlos Alvear, 54, and Ysabel Gonzalez, 63. Officials noted the crash occurred early in the morning at around 5:42 a.m. when authorities were responding to reports of gunfire. Officer White was pursuing a suspect’s vehicle which led … Read more

Sperry High Students Plead Not Guilty to Rape Charges, Prompting Broad Legal and Educational Responses

TULSA, Okla. — Three Sperry High School students entered pleas of not guilty on Friday in a case where they are accused of raping a fellow student. The teenagers, charged as adults with rape by instrumentation, will face a preliminary hearing next month to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. The charges stem from a reported assault at the school, prompting an investigation by Sperry Police and the involvement of Tulsa County prosecutors. This court case has drawn attention to issues of safety and accountability within school environments. Oklahoma State Superintendent … Read more

U.S. Justice Department Urges Boeing to Plead Guilty to Fraud Linked to Fatal 737 Max Crashes

The U.S. Justice Department is advancing a proposal that would have aerospace giant Boeing plead guilty to charges of fraud stemming from two catastrophic accidents involving its 737 Max jetliners. These tragedies, occurring in 2018 and 2019, collectively resulted in the deaths of 346 people, sparking global controversy and grounding of the 737 Max fleet. In a recent revelation to the families of the crash victims, federal prosecutors outlined an offer to Boeing: the company must accept the possibility of a guilty plea by the end of next week. Furthermore, the agreement would entail appointing … Read more