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Father of Murdered Tech CEO Advocates for Limiting Early Release Credits for Violent Sex Offenders

January 17, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

The father of murdered tech CEO Pava LaPere in Nashville, Tennessee is pushing to limit early release credits for violent sex offenders. The father, Michael LaPere, wants to restrict the application of Tennessee’s new criminal justice reform laws to violent sex offenders. LaPere’s daughter, Pava, was the CEO of a tech company and was brutally … Read more

Don’t Wait for 2024! Boost Your Retirement Savings NOW with These 5 Tips

October 9, 2023 by Ryan Eastwood

As 2024 nears its conclusion, the festive season is on the horizon, reminding us that there’s limited time left to achieve this year’s retirement savings target. If you have an IRA, you can contribute until the 2024 tax deadline for 2024 contributions. However, those with a 401(k) must make their 2024 contributions by December 31. … Read more

Deputies Injured, Suspect Killed in Polk County Shootout: Sovereign Citizen Unleashes Gunfire

April 27, 2024

LAKELAND, Fla. – Two Polk County deputies were wounded in a shootout with a lone gunman early on a Saturday morning. The deputies were hospitalized after the incident, which unfolded at Hunt Fountain Park around 12:22 a.m. Sheriff Grady Judd detailed that the confrontation began when a deputy approached a vehicle parked in the park ... Read more

Rochester Man Convicted in Violent Assault Against Teenage Niece, Faces Prison Time

April 27, 2024

Rochester, New York – A Rochester man has been found guilty of a violent assault against his teenage niece, leaving her in a coma due to the severity of the beating. Jacob Seffens, 34, was convicted of the assault after it was revealed that he had been involved in a sexual relationship with the teenager. ... Read more

Brutal Unprovoked Attack on Women in Oklahoma City Plaza District Leads to Arrest of Metro Man

April 27, 2024

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A man in Oklahoma City was taken into custody following a disturbing random attack on three women in the Plaza District. The violent assault, captured on video outside a bar in the early hours of last Friday, left one victim requiring transport to a local hospital by EMSA. The Oklahoma City ... Read more

Violent Attack at North Penn Middle School Sparks Emotional Outpouring at School Board Meeting

April 27, 2024

NORTH WALES, Pa. – An outpouring of emotions filled the North Penn School Board meeting as students and parents gathered to address a recent violent incident at Pennbrook Middle School that left one student hospitalized. The community came together to express their concerns and seek answers on how such a traumatic event could occur. During ... Read more

Employees of Petaluma Bar Arrested for Violent Assault, Security Team Accused

April 27, 2024

Petaluma, California – After a concerning incident at a local bar, five employees were arrested for alleged involvement in a violent assault carried out by the establishment’s security team. The incident has sparked significant backlash within the community and raised questions about safety measures at the venue. According to reports, the accused employees were said ... Read more

Violence Against Women: Australians March Across Country Demanding Action

April 27, 2024

Sydney, Australia – Thousands of Australians took to the streets in cities across the country, including Sydney and Adelaide, to demand an end to violence against women. This wave of demonstrations follows a recent tragic stabbing incident at the Bondi Junction mall in Sydney, where six people, including five women, lost their lives. Additionally, the ... Read more

Corrections Deputy Killed in Senseless Opelousas Shooting Incident

April 27, 2024

Opelousas, La. – A tragic incident has rocked the community of Opelousas, Louisiana as an off-duty St. Landry Parish Jail corrections deputy lost her life and another individual remains hospitalized following a shooting. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff, Bobby Guidroz, confirmed the heartbreaking news of the death of Chanterria “Macky” Albert, a 23-year-old corrections deputy ... Read more

Student Fatally Shoots Fellow Student at Arlington Bowie High School

April 27, 2024

Arlington, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded at Bowie High School as a student was shot and killed by another student near a portable building on campus. The shooting occurred just before the end of the school day, prompting a lockdown as authorities responded to the scene. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Etavion Barnes, was ... Read more

School Tragedy: Student Fatally Shot at Bowie High in Arlington, Alleged Shooter in Custody

April 27, 2024

Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, was rocked by a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon when an 18-year-old student was fatally shot outside the school. The alleged shooter, a 17-year-old, is now in police custody. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the school around 3 p.m. and found the victim, identified as Etavion Barnes, ... Read more

Deputy Convicted in Shooting Death of Man in Distress Who Called 911

April 27, 2024

Idaho Springs, Colorado – A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy faces conviction on a misdemeanor charge in connection with the shooting death of a young man in distress. Andrew Buen was accused of second-degree murder and official misconduct in the 2022 death of Christian Glass, a case that has sparked discussions on police reform and crisis ... Read more