Theft

Air Force Member Sues Charlotte Marriott for $160 Million After Alleged Sexual Assault and Theft in Hotel Room

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man from Mississippi has filed a $160 million lawsuit against a hotel in Uptown Charlotte, alleging that he was sexually assaulted by another individual during his stay. The incident reportedly took place at the Charlotte Marriott City Center, located at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets. The plaintiff, who has been referred to as “John Doe” in legal documents, claims to be a member of the Air Force and was visiting Charlotte in April 2022 while en route to Orlando for training. Due to flight cancellations, he used loyalty points … Read more

Firefighter Convicted of Kidnapping in Cannabis Theft Retaliation, Faces City Employment Review

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ESTACADA, Oregon – A Portland firefighter has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree kidnapping after locking a man inside a shipping container in a bid to recover stolen cannabis. Douglas Bourland, 48, had allegedly scared Colbey Fleishman into revealing the whereabouts of around 260 pounds of marijuana that he had stolen from Bourland’s business, the Oregon Hemp House. The trial lasted for three days before a Multnomah County jury delivered the guilty verdicts against Bourland. He has been on unpaid leave from Portland Fire & Rescue since his indictment in August 2021. The … Read more

Groundbreaking Documentary ‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Wins Top Prize at SXSW 2024 Film Festival

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the major awards at SXSW 2024 have been announced by the film festival’s jury. The competition included categories such as narrative feature, documentary feature, and various short films, episodic works, and XR experiences. In the narrative feature competition, Tracie Laymon’s dramedy “Bob Trevino Likes It” took home the top prize. The film follows a young woman, played by Barbie Ferreira, who forms an unconventional bond with a man who shares the same name as her abusive father, portrayed by John Leguizamo. The top documentary award was presented to Pinny … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Returns Indictments on Assault, Robbery, and Theft Charges

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky – The Christian County Grand Jury has issued numerous indictments, covering charges of theft, assault, and robbery. Among those indicted is Zyair Clack, a resident of Hopkinsville, who now faces charges of second-degree assault, kidnapping, and first-degree robbery. The charges stem from an incident on October 24, where Clack allegedly injured an individual, unlawfully restrained the victim, and threatened to use physical force while armed with a deadly weapon during a theft. Clack’s arrest took place in January after a pursuit by Madisonville Police, who discovered that he was a convicted felon wanted … Read more