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Jury Finds Baltimore Man Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting of Two County Police Officers

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BALTIMORE, MD — David Linthicum, the individual charged with the shooting of two Baltimore County police officers last year, was found guilty of attempted murder and assault by a local jury on Thursday. The verdict brings a close to a tense and closely watched case that has gripped the community since the incident occurred. The trial, which lasted several weeks, presented a mountain of evidence against Linthicum, demonstrating beyond reasonable doubt his intent and the actions that led to the officers being injured. Prosecutors argued that Linthicum’s attack was not only deliberate but premeditated, a … Read more

Louisville Court Advances Case After Police Shooting Following Dramatic Chase and Alleged Carjacking Attempt

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A case involving a Louisville man, Randall Allen, who was shot by a Metro Police officer after a high-speed chase and subsequent confrontation, is set to be presented to a grand jury. Allen faced a preliminary court hearing where sufficient evidence was found to advance the legal proceedings against him. The incident unfolded last month when Allen, a passenger in a vehicle, was involved in a police pursuit that ended in a crash on New Cut Road at Outer Loop. Following the crash, police body camera footage captured the ensuing foot chase … Read more

Legal Crusader Joins Forces with Alleged Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed in Police Negligence Probe

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LONDON — A prominent lawyer who successfully represented victims of a notorious black cab rapist is now focusing on the case against Mohamed Al Fayed, the late Egyptian businessman accused by numerous women of sexual misconduct. Phillippa Kaufmann KC is part of a legal team scrutinizing the police’s response to allegations against Fayed, especially regarding their duty to investigate such claims thoroughly. Following the release of the BBC documentary “Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods,” over 100 women have approached law firms, including those who allege they were raped by Fayed during his tenure as the … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Man Who Pointed Gun at Police Officer’s Head

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PISMO BEACH, Calif. — A California man stands at the eye of legal uncertainty after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on charges of attempted murder against a Pismo Beach police officer. The charges stem from a 2022 incident that escalated dramatically during a routine traffic stop. Charles Nelson Ammons, 48, faced the court, accused not only of attempting to kill a police officer but also of resisting an executive officer. After deliberations, the jury was divided with 11 members favoring conviction and one opposing, resulting in a deadlock on these counts. Despite … Read more