Thanksgiving

Marine on Trial for Manslaughter Shares Thanksgiving with Family Amid Pending Verdict

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New York, NY — Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine, spent Thanksgiving at his grandmother’s home in New York City, surrounded by family, as jurors prepared to deliberate his manslaughter case. Penny is accused in the choking death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with schizophrenia, on a Manhattan subway in May 2023. According to his mother, Gina Flaim-Penny, and his sisters, despite the gravity of his legal situation, they are grateful for the familial support and togetherness during these trying times. The case, which has garnered national attention, sees Penny asserting he acted in self-defense … Read more

Thanksgiving Freedom: 67-Year-Old Woman Released Early From Prison Amid Abuse Scandal After Unusual Judicial Advocacy

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Laura Russell, a 67-year-old former inmate of the now-defunct Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin, returned home in time for Thanksgiving, after a judge granted her compassionate release on Nov. 21, amidst allegations of abuse and medical neglect at the facility. Russell, who was due for release in January 2026, reclaims her freedom significantly earlier thanks in part to her detailed letters about the dire conditions at Dublin, which played a central role in securing her release. Russell’s case highlights a larger issue involving at least 22 women from FCI Dublin who have … Read more

Georgia’s Longest Criminal Trial Nears Conclusion as YSL Case Jurors Deliberate on Thanksgiving Eve

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ATLANTA — As the United States gears up for Thanksgiving festivities, Georgia finds itself at a crucial juncture in what has become the state’s longest-running criminal trial. Jurors in Fulton County are set to continue deliberations on Wednesday, a day before the holiday, focusing on the complex case against two men, Deamonte Kendrick, also known by his stage name Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell. These individuals face serious charges linked to the alleged activities of the Young Slime Life gang, purportedly co-founded by prominent Atlanta rapper Young Thug. The controversial trial, involving the YSL RICO … Read more

Alabama Law Enforcement Amplifies Road Safety Measures Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Rush

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As Thanksgiving approaches, various law enforcement bodies in Alabama are intensifying efforts to ensure travelers reach their destinations safely. From now until Sunday, Dec. 1, officers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are conducting more visible enforcement operations including driver’s license checkpoints and the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology. These patrols are particularly focused on areas with high accident rates and larger traffic volumes. ALEA is collaborating with local police forces to manage these checkpoints, aiming to decrease the number and severity of traffic-related incidents over the holiday … Read more