A substitute teacher from Indiana, Cassidy Carter, received a two-year jail sentence for sending nude images to a 14-year-old student. This verdict followed her guilty plea to battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, reported by WXIX-TV. She received two days of credit for time served. Details of the Charges Initially, Carter faced one count of...
A federal judge has denied a request to dismiss criminal charges against Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside political committee offices prior to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled that former President Trump’s pardons for the rioters do not apply to Cole’s case. Brian Cole Jr.’s...
In Utah, a preliminary hearing is set for Tyler James Robinson. Prosecutors will present their evidence against the accused, 23-year-old Robinson. The hearing aims to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to believe Robinson is guilty of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident took place at Utah Valley University. On September 11, law...
Advocates faced challenges as they missed an essential step: establishing broad public support. On July 5, 2026, the Supreme Court decided on West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. These cases addressed laws that prohibited transgender women and girls from participating in women’s school sports in West Virginia and Idaho. Photo: Women celebrating the...
The defense team for Alex Murdaugh is requesting a new DNA test in the retrial of the murder case involving his wife and son. Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno shared insights on new motions in the case, highlighting the importance of testing any available DNA to ensure truth and justice. Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys are seeking...
Experts warn that professional squatters in Los Angeles are exploiting legal loopholes to take over homes, posing a growing public safety threat. Former LAPD Lt. Moses Castillo and private investigator Michael Youssef explain that cases often involve fraud, identity theft, and gang activity. Sophisticated Squatter Tactics Squatters use fake leases, forged documents, and procedural delays...
The Louisiana Supreme Court stopped the criminal case against Attorney General Liz Murrill one day after her indictment for allegedly threatening New Orleans officials. The court cited procedural errors and media issues related to the indictment process. The case’s suspension means proceedings are paused. Murrill, a Republican, plans to ask for dismissal, highlighting tensions between...
A recent decision by an appeals court asserts that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot detain immigrants beyond 90 days without providing a chance for a bond hearing while deportation cases are ongoing. The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a 2-1 ruling against this longstanding practice, influencing many immigrants in states like...
A 42-year-old man from Hawthorne, California, Derrick Callella, has admitted guilt to harassing the family of Nancy Guthrie through fake ransom demands. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device. This case is the only criminal conviction connected to the disappearance of Guthrie, the...
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett recently became a target of criticism from right-wing figures after siding with liberal justices on key cases. This included decisions to uphold birthright citizenship and maintain mail-in voting practices, opposing efforts by the Trump administration. Earlier this week, Justice Barrett joined Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and the...