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Will Justice Prevail? Family’s Emotional Plea in Murder Trial

December 15, 2023 by Ryan Eastwood

Phoenix, AZ: Irene Luevano’s family is one step closer to achieving justice for her tragic death. After nearly two years since her alleged murder by her boyfriend, Jorge Quintero Lara, he has now pleaded guilty to the killing of the single mother of six. Lara’s guilty plea encompassed charges of 2nd-degree murder, kidnapping, and forgery, all … Read more

Deputies Cleared of Wrongdoing in Mar-a-Lago Shooting

December 10, 2023 by Ryan Eastwood

According to an internal affairs investigation, two Florida sheriff’s deputies have been found justified in firing shots at a Connecticut opera singer during a security incident outside former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in 2020. The deputies, Palm Beach County Detective Christopher Farron and Lt. John Paul Harvey followed agency firearms policy when they and … Read more

Shooting at University of Cincinnati Leaves Three Dead – Police Arrest Suspect

July 1, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio- In the early hours of the morning, a tragedy unfolded near the University of Cincinnati campus as gunshots rang out. Police responded to reports of the incident at the intersection of East University Avenue and Highland Avenue around 2:50 a.m. According to Captain Mark Burns, upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered four ... Read more

Gun-Wielding Bicyclist Wounds Officers in Waterloo Police Shooting

July 1, 2024

Waterloo, Iowa – A recent incident in Waterloo, Iowa involving police responding to a report of a bicyclist with a gun has left two officers wounded and the suspect dead, according to state investigators. The event occurred early on a Sunday morning when officers were dispatched following reports of an armed individual wearing all-green clothing ... Read more

Gunman in UNLV Shooting Had Erectile Dysfunction Meds in System and Target List, Autopsy Reveals

July 1, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – An autopsy report revealed that a University of Nevada, Las Vegas gunman who fatally shot three professors and injured another had oxycodone and erectile dysfunction medication in his system. Anthony Polito, 67, carried out the shooting on December 6, which resulted in the deaths of Patricia Navarro Velez, Cha Jan “Jerry” ... Read more

CTA Bus Shooting in Bronzeville Leaves One Dead – Driver Injured

July 1, 2024

Chicago, Illinois – A tragic shooting incident unfolded on a CTA bus in the Bronzeville neighborhood, leaving one man dead and the bus driver injured. The chaotic scene erupted on Monday around 12:14 a.m. as the bus traversed the 3400-block of State Street. According to reports, a violent altercation erupted onboard the #29 State Street ... Read more

Hospital Workers’ Families Sue Gunman, Hospital System, and Parole Board for 2022 Dallas Shooting

July 1, 2024

Dallas, Texas – The families of two hospital workers who tragically lost their lives in a shooting at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in 2022 have taken legal action, filing separate lawsuits against the perpetrator, the hospital system, and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Nestor Hernandez was convicted of capital murder for the deaths ... Read more

Aliyah Demand Surges Amid Synagogue Attack Aftermath – A Different View

July 1, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Last week, a violent attack on a synagogue in Los Angeles made headlines, drawing condemnations from various political figures, including the mayor, governor, and President Biden. However, amidst the chaos and outrage, a different perspective on the story emerged. Gidon Katz, the CEO of IMP (International Marketing & Promotion), along with ... Read more

Shooting Victims Family Sues Smith & Wesson Over Highland Park Parade Tragedy

July 1, 2024

Highland Park, Illinois – Following a tragic shooting at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, the family of Eduardo Uvaldo, a victim of the mass shooting, has filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson. The lawsuit, filed by the law firm Koskoff, Koskoff & Becker, alleges that Smith & Wesson ... Read more

Shooting Leaves Three Dead Near University of Cincinnati Camps

July 1, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio – An early morning shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus has left three people dead and two others injured, according to police reports. The incident took place in the area of Highland and East University avenues, less than a mile from the university campus. In the midst of the chaos, five males ... Read more

Brothers Receive Increased Jail Time for “Brutal” Street Attack

July 1, 2024

Carlisle, UK – Two brothers, Kenneth Brown, 27, and Shaun Brown, 25, have been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for a “brutal” attack on a stranger in Carlisle city center. The initial sentence, which had spared the brothers from jail, was increased following a review that deemed the punishment too lenient. ... Read more

Assault: Former Home and Away Star Pleads Guilty After Violent Attack

July 1, 2024

Melbourne, Australia – Former Home and Away actor Orpheus Pledger has admitted to a violent assault against a woman in March. Pledger, known for his role as Mason Morgan on the soap opera from 2016 to 2019, made his guilty plea via video link from custody after breaching bail conditions in April. Reports indicate that ... Read more