A 9-year-old boy shot a 13-year-old boy on Friday afternoon, critically wounding him, police reported. The incident occurred in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The 9-year-old was inside a home located in the 5200 block of South Wells Street. While in possession of a firearm, he discharged it once, striking...
Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Case The judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy after the jury failed for the third time to reach a verdict. Clancy was on trial for the murder of her three young children, which occurred in January 2023 at their Massachusetts home. Following the incident, Clancy...
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to clarify how a teenage asylum seeker, identified as E.L.A., was deported to El Salvador. This deportation occurred after E.L.A. had been returned to the U.S. under a court-supervised settlement. The judge demanded specifics about who authorized this deportation and what measures the government...
One of Karen Read’s former defense attorneys has praised the efforts of Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer as jurors continue extended deliberations. David Yannetti, who played a critical role in defending Karen Read in her Massachusetts murder trials, commented on the pressure of waiting for a verdict. He empathized with Clancy’s attorney, Kevin, highlighting the stress involved...
The jury deliberating Lindsay Clancy’s fate entered its sixth day without reaching a verdict. Juror disagreement has surfaced, with one member reportedly refusing to adhere to reasonable doubt standards. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington requested the removal of a juror, arguing the individual was disregarding court instructions on reasonable doubt. However, Judge William Sullivan declined, citing...
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota investigating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has been dismissed, according to four sources familiar with the situation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Evans was looking into ICE officer Christian Castro concerning the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant earlier this year. While the Justice Department charged Castro with making false...
Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio recently demanded explanations from Connecticut’s Democratic Governor, Ned Lamont, following the death of an Ohio man in a car crash involving an illegal immigrant. Moreno claims the immigrant was allowed to obtain a driver’s license due to Connecticut’s policy. In a statement posted on social media, Moreno revealed that his...
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced fresh guidance for its immigration attorneys. The guidance, obtained by Fox News Digital, instructs attorneys to dismiss asylum claims deemed legally insufficient. Effective immediately, attorneys with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor must seek dismissal of such asylum applications. They do so...
The Jury’s Struggle A jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy seems unable to reach a verdict, sparking the likelihood of a mistrial. According to Gary Galperin, a former Manhattan prosecutor, the ongoing deadlock signals an impasse, though a unanimous decision remains possible. Twice now, the jury has informed Judge William Sullivan of its inability...
A legal battle in Maine involving a mother’s right to take her daughter to church may reach the U.S. Supreme Court. This case presents complex issues around parental rights, religious freedom, and the power of family courts over children’s religious involvement during custody conflicts. Emily Bickford contends that a court ruling preventing her from taking...