Violent

Sisters Denied Bail in High-Profile D.C. Bus Stabbing Case, Judge Cites Violent Attack

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Washington, D.C. – A local judge refused to release two sisters implicated in a violent assault that transpired aboard a public bus in December, citing the severity of the incident. The case surrounding Donea Williams, 30, and Ashley Brown, 26, continues to develop as they face charges of assault with intent to kill while armed. The incident, which occurred on Dec. 8, took place on a bus at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 28th Street, SE. Authorities allege that the attack was premeditated and involved coordination between the two sisters. In early January, both … Read more

Maine Man Faces Trial in the Death of 2-Month-Old Daughter, Alleging Violent Abuse

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Auburn, Maine — The trial for a man from Buckfield accused of fatally injuring his two-month-old daughter in July 2020 is set to commence with jury selection on Thursday. Trevor Averill stands charged with both depraved indifference murder and manslaughter, to which he has entered a plea of not guilty. The incident unfolded on July 22, 2020, when emergency services were summoned to a residence on North Parish Road in Turner following a distress call about a child choking. Prosecutors contend that the infant, Harper Averill, suffered critical injuries due to being shaken by her … Read more

$2.7 Million Victory: Black Musician Wins Lawsuit Against White Supremacist Group for Violent Attack in Boston

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Boston, MA — A federal judge on Monday awarded more than $2.7 million in damages to Charles Murrell III, a Black teacher and musician from Boston. Murrell reported an assault by members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front during an unpermitted march last year over the Fourth of July weekend. According to court documents, the incident occurred near the Boston Public Library where Murrell was violently shoved against a light post and propelled into a busy street by members wielding metal shields. The ruling by Judge Indira Talwani detailed that the group’s leader, Thomas … Read more

Community Safety at Stake: Questions Arise Over Judge’s Decision to Release Alleged Violent Suspect Prior to Horrific Attack

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Everett, Wash. — A shocking incident unfolded in Everett following the release of a 17-year-old suspected gang member, Millorz J. Canales, who was charged with orchestrating a gruesome assault on a rival gang member just weeks after being released from custody. The tragic event occurred on December 17, and has stirred controversy regarding decisions made by the presiding Judge, Veronica Galván, of the King County Superior Court. Canales and an unidentified accomplice allegedly lured a 14-year-old boy to Lions Park before committing the heinous acts. According to the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the younger … Read more