Rifle

Jury Examines Rifle as Murder Trial Unfolds in South Australia

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Adelaide, Australia — In a high-stakes murder trial that has captivated the local community, jurors were presented with the physical evidence at the heart of the prosecution against 48-year-old Keith Russell Yandle. Yandle is accused of the brutal murder of Steven Murphy, which allegedly took place in February 2023 on Yandle’s property in Kudla, just north of Adelaide. During the proceedings in South Australia’s Supreme Court, jurors handled a semi-automatic Ruger rifle — described by the defense as being 935 millimeters in length and weighing nearly 3 kilograms. The rifle, equipped with a light and … Read more

Arrest Made After Rifle Fired Near Former President Trump at Palm Beach Golf Club

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities have detained a man suspected of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who was targeted while playing golf at Trump International Golf Club on Sunday afternoon. The former president was unharmed and was quickly escorted to safety by the U.S. Secret Service. The suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Kaawa, Hawaii, was apprehended following the issuance of an urgent alert for his vehicle seen leaving the scene. Routh, who has prior arrests according to law enforcement records, is currently in custody as federal agencies lead … Read more

Kansas City Man Found Guilty of Murder After Shooting Motorist with AR-Style Rifle: Jury’s Verdict Decided

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A man from Kansas City, Missouri, has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of a motorist. The fatal incident involved the use of an AR-style rifle. The verdict was reached by a jury after a trial that lasted several days. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. The charges stemmed from the killing of a driver who was shot with an AR-style rifle. According to court records, the incident occurred on a city street. The victim was driving when the defendant, armed with the … Read more

National Rifle Association Faces Uncertain Future as Wayne LaPierre’s Civil Trial Begins

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New York, NY – Wayne LaPierre’s upcoming civil trial poses a significant threat to the National Rifle Association (NRA) despite his recent resignation from the organization. LaPierre, who led the NRA as its executive vice president for over 30 years, announced his departure just as jury selection was concluding. LaPierre, along with two other current and former NRA leaders, as well as the organization itself, are facing a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2020. The lawsuit alleges that they violated nonprofit laws and misused millions of dollars of NRA funds … Read more