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Ex-Boyfriend Accused of Killing Winona Woman Seeks Dismissal of First-Degree Murder Charge

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WINONA, Minn. – Adam Fravel, the prime suspect in the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, is currently seeking to have the first-degree premeditated murder charge against him dismissed. Fravel and his legal team argue that the evidence presented to the grand jury does not sufficiently support this charge. Kingsbury went missing on March 31, 2023, and her body was discovered north of Mabel on June 7. Fravel, who is the father of Kingsbury’s two children and previously her boyfriend, was arrested and charged with murder in June. In addition to the motion to dismiss the charge, … Read more

Cal Poly Faces Lawsuit Over Handling of Kristin Smart Case: Family Seeks Justice and Accountability

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San Luis Obispo, California – The family of Kristin Smart has filed a lawsuit against California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) for wrongful death, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges that Cal Poly failed to fulfill its legal obligations in the case of Smart’s disappearance and murder in 1996. Smart was last seen alive after attending a frat party at Cal Poly, and her body has never been found. Paul Flores, who had escorted Smart back to her dorm room after she was found passed out on a lawn outside the … Read more

Carroll v. Trump: Second Defamation Trial Begins as E. Jean Carroll Seeks $10 Million in Damages

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NEW YORK, NY – E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump is set to begin on Tuesday. Carroll alleges that Trump defamed her by accusing her of lying about a sexual assault that allegedly took place in the mid-1990s. In a previous trial, a jury already found Trump liable for defamation in relation to the same accusation. The trial, known as “Carroll I,” was delayed due to legal challenges from Trump, but it has now cleared all hurdles and is ready to proceed. Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Defamation Trial as Donald Trump Seeks to Temporarily Suspend Proceedings

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(New York) – The jury selection process began on Tuesday in a New York courtroom for a defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump. Trump had requested that the trial be suspended so he could attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, but the judge denied his request. The trial stems from a columnist’s claims that Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. During a heated exchange between Trump’s lawyers and Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, the denial was issued. The lawyers argued over evidence in the case, Trump’s desire to attend the funeral, and whether the … Read more