Years

Retrial Begins for Michigan Woman Accused of Fatal Arson, 15 Years After Initial Conviction

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PAW PAW, Mich. — More than six years after her release, Linda Stermer returns to court in what marks the start of her second trial at the Van Buren County Circuit Court. The case, revisiting allegations from over a decade ago, accuses Stermer of setting her home ablaze with the intent to kill her husband. Stermer originally faced charges 15 years ago that led to her conviction and nearly a decade behind bars. Her conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal due to what was determined as inadequate representation by her defense attorney. This pivotal reversal … Read more

La Jolla Residents Still Displaced Two Years After Devastating Sinkhole, New Lawsuit Challenges City and Contractors

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SAN DIEGO — Two years have elapsed since a massive sinkhole emerged next to a condominium complex in La Jolla, displacing all its residents. As the painful anniversary of this disruptive event is marked, a fresh lawsuit has been lodged. Both the City of San Diego and the involved contractor, Orion Construction Corporation, are accused of negligent behavior leading to this incident. Initial reports indicate significant earth movement, with surveys revealing a shift of at least seven inches following the collapse. This has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity and future safety of the … Read more

North Little Rock Nail Technician Sentenced to Five Years for Assaulting Customer

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Pulaski County court has found Andrew Nguyen guilty of second-degree sexual assault following allegations that he attacked a patron while working as a nail technician in a North Little Rock salon. The verdict was handed down recently and included a sentence of five years in state prison. The incident, dating back to an unspecified date at the salon, was brought to light after the victim reported Nguyen’s conduct to the authorities, leading to a full investigation by the North Little Rock Police Department. The case gathered significant attention due to … Read more

Gardner Museum Marks 35 Years Since Unsolved Heist as Boston Debates Future of Historic White Stadium

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Boston, MA – Thirty-five years have elapsed since the mysterious theft at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a crime that remains one of the world’s most perplexing unsolved art heists. On this anniversary, the museum commemorated the event, highlighting the still-empty frames in its Dutch Room, a poignant reminder of the 13 artworks valued at $500 million today that were stolen in 1990. In a legal matter that’s captivated local interest, the renovation of White Stadium in Boston has spurred a contentious debate as well as a courtroom battle. The proposed overhaul aims to transform … Read more