Jury Selection Continues in Trial of Kevin Monahan for Fatal Shooting, National Attention Ensues

HEBRON, N.Y. – Jury selection for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis in Schuylerville, continued on Tuesday under the supervision of Washington County Judge Adam D. Michelini. The process involved narrowing down an initial pool of approximately 200 county residents. Each juror was individually questioned about their responses to a provided questionnaire. The judge and lawyers met with each juror privately, resulting in the dismissal of multiple individuals. Those who remained will undergo further questioning before a final jury panel is selected. Specific numbers regarding the jurors … Read more

Students Rally at Iowa State Capitol, Demanding Stronger Gun Laws After Fatal School Shooting

DES MOINES, Iowa — The halls of the Iowa State Capitol Building echoed with chants on Monday as hundreds of high school students from across the state gathered in the rotunda to demand stronger gun laws. This protest came just days after a fatal shooting that took place in Perry, Iowa, on January 4th, resulting in the death of sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff and the injury of five others, including Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger. The students, representing approximately 12 to 15 high schools in Des Moines, held signs with messages such as “Are we … Read more

A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Shooting of A$AP Relli, Case Headed to Trial

A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty on Monday to allegations of shooting his former friend and plaintiff A$AP Relli. This plea comes after a judge determined in November that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial for the incident that occurred in 2021. The rapper’s lawyer described his client as “cool as a cucumber” during the plea hearing. The alleged shooting incident involving A$AP Rocky and A$AP Relli has garnered substantial attention since it first came to light. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has maintained his innocence throughout the legal process, … Read more

Coldwater Woman’s Jury Trial Set to Begin for Allegedly Shooting Daughter

COLDWATER, MI – The jury trial of a Coldwater woman who was charged with shooting her daughter is scheduled to start on Tuesday. The woman is facing five counts in connection with the incident. The trial will take place in the local courthouse. The shooting took place in Coldwater, a city in Branch County, Michigan. The woman allegedly shot her daughter, who sustained injuries as a result. The exact details of the incident have not been disclosed. The trial is expected to be a significant event, as it will determine the woman’s culpability in the … Read more