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New Lawsuit Emerges Against KSP Trooper Over Alleged Misconduct in Traffic Encounter

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A second lawsuit has been filed against a Kentucky State Police trooper, alleging misconduct during a traffic stop. The case, brought by a Lexington resident, follows a similar complaint earlier this year. The incidents have raised questions about the conduct of law enforcement during routine traffic stops and the use of excessive force. In the latest suit, the plaintiff claims the trooper violated their civil rights during an encounter last month. Allegations include the unnecessary use of force, detainment without probable cause, and a failure to follow established protocols. The plaintiff seeks … Read more

Controversial Legal Battle: Family of Fallen Trooper Files Counter Lawsuit Against Truck Driver’s Estate

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump nearly a year ago is seeking to dismiss his court-appointed public defenders. Ryan Routh’s request, which does not specify reasons for his desire to change representation, is scheduled for hearing today. His trial is expected to commence in September. In related news, a Port St. Lucie woman is behind bars, facing allegations of running a fraudulent medical spa from her home. Investigators arrested Rosa Mina on Wednesday after a victim suffered facial paralysis following a purported Botox session. Mina faces … Read more

Speeding Driver Convicted of Killing Washington State Trooper in Tragic DUI Crash

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Everett, Wash. — A Snohomish County jury returned a guilty verdict on Tuesday against Raul Benitez-Santana for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault following a crash that resulted in the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd in March 2024. On March 2, Benitez-Santana was driving at a speed of 107 mph while impaired when he collided with Gadd’s parked patrol vehicle on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 near Marysville. The impact left Trooper Gadd, 27, dead at the scene. A sentencing hearing is set for July 2. The incident occurred just before 3 … Read more

Investigation Intensifies: Grand Jury Reviews Circumstances Surrounding Trooper Delgado-Garcia’s Tragic Death

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A grand jury in Massachusetts is currently examining the circumstances surrounding the death of State Police Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia. The trooper died following a boxing training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree last September. Delgado-Garcia, who had a history of service as a victim witness advocate before joining the State Police, suffered injuries during the exercise that ultimately led to his hospitalization and subsequent death. In light of this tragedy, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell appointed former prosecutor David Meier to oversee an independent investigation. This move came after Worcester County … Read more