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Jury Declares Homicide in Highland Park Police Shooting During Well-Being Check

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Highland Park, Ill. — A jury has determined that the death of Brent Bucholtz, a 59-year-old man, was a homicide following an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a well-being check on June 20, 2025. This decision came through an inquest held by the Lake County Coroner’s Office and confirmed that Bucholtz died from multiple gunshot wounds. The autopsy revealed that Bucholtz was shot several times, with Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton indicating this ruling was anticipated. “The classification of homicide for the purposes of death certification is a neutral term and does not imply criminal … Read more

Jury Weighs Evidence in Dublin Nurse’s Gripping Murder Trial: A Tragic Tale of Love Gone Wrong

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DUBLIN, Ga. — A jury in Laurens County commenced deliberations Monday afternoon in the high-profile murder trial of Ben Whitaker, who is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Tiffani Scarborough, just 59 days after their wedding. The trial has drawn significant public interest, with numerous spectators present in the courthouse to witness the closing arguments presented by both sides. The prosecution laid out its case against Whitaker, emphasizing a recorded police interview in which he confessed to the shooting. “I walked into the kitchen and I shot her,” he stated during the interrogation. Prosecutors contended … Read more

Jury Selection Kicks Off in High-Stakes Trial of Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump During Golf Outing

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Jury selection is scheduled to commence on Monday for Ryan Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump while he was golfing in South Florida last year. The trial is expected to last four weeks, although legal representatives anticipate a shorter duration. During the jury selection process, which is projected to take three days, attorneys will evaluate three groups of 60 potential jurors to finalize a panel of 12 jurors and four alternates. Opening statements are slated for Thursday, following which the prosecution will present its case. U.S. District … Read more

Jury Awards $425,000 to Former CTA Employee Fired Over COVID Vaccine Dispute

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CHICAGO — A jury has ruled in favor of a former Chicago Transit Authority employee, awarding him $425,000 in damages after he contended he was wrongfully terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to his deeply held religious beliefs. Kevin McCormick claimed that his dismissal violated his rights when he sought a religious exemption from the mandate. According to McCormick, he was not granted the exemption and subsequently lost his job, a move he argued was discriminatory. The jury’s decision, announced on Friday, acknowledged McCormick’s claims and affirmed that his rights were indeed compromised. The … Read more