Trial

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery Cleared to Stay in Office as Judge Denies Removal Motion Ahead of Trial

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Alfred Montgomery will continue to serve as sheriff for the time being after a judge refused to grant the Missouri Attorney General’s request to remove him from office prior to his upcoming federal trial. This decision came during a status hearing presided over by Judge Steven Ohmer, who characterized the AG’s motion as “bizarre” and “very unusual.” The federal misdemeanor charge against Montgomery, set to be tried on November 18, involves allegations related to the civil rights of Tammy Ross, the then-acting jail director, whom he is accused of handcuffing during … Read more

Jury at an Impasse: Matt Wright’s Trial on Justice Tampering Charges Faces Uncertainty Following Crocodile Wrangler’s Alleged Helicopter Crash Cover-Up

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DARWIN, Australia — The jury in the criminal trial of celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright is currently at an impasse regarding one of the three charges leveled against him, which involves allegations of attempting to obstruct justice. Wright has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The charges stem from the aftermath of a helicopter crash that occurred during a crocodile egg-collecting expedition in West Arnhem Land on February 28, 2022. The tragic incident resulted in the death of Wright’s close friend and Netflix co-star, Chris “Willow” Wilson, and left pilot Sebastian Robinson with life-altering injuries, … Read more

Hayride Horror: Jury Reviews Body Cam Footage as Trial Unfolds for Driver Linked to Children’s Injuries

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – A jury was presented with body camera footage from a Keokuk County Sheriff’s deputy on Thursday, following a hayride accident that resulted in injuries to 13 children. The incident occurred on October 14, 2023, when a truck pulling a trailer crashed near What Cheer, leading to multiple injuries among those on board. David Heady, a passenger in the truck, is facing 13 counts of child endangerment due to his role in the incident. Testimony revealed that Heady had been drinking on the day of the crash and had open alcohol containers in … Read more

Judge Rejects Plea in Itasca County Voter Fraud Case as October Jury Trial Looms

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A case of alleged voter fraud in Itasca County may be headed for a jury trial in October after a judge rejected a proposed guilty plea from defendant Danielle Miller on August 25. Miller, 40, from rural Nashwauk, has been charged with three felony counts of absentee voter fraud, stemming from allegations that she tried to cast a ballot in the name of her deceased mother for the 2024 presidential election. Initially, Miller pleaded not guilty to all charges in May but sought to change her plea to guilty on August … Read more