Tragedy Shadows Triumph: A Milwaukee Man’s Final Stand Amid Political Celebrations

Milwaukee, WI — In the shadow of the glitzy political spectacle where former President Donald Trump was renominated, a less visible Milwaukee reels from the aftermath of a fatal police shooting that claimed the life of a local man, Samuel Sharpe. As the city hosted the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum, drawing thousands and amplifying security stakes after an attempt on Trump’s life, a contrasting scene unfolded just miles away, reflecting deep societal fissures. …

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Former Midwife to Stand Trial: Allegations of Causing Birth Complications and Deaths Emerge

Pretoria, South Africa — A former midwife in Pretoria, Yolande Maritz, who has been stripped of her license, is set to stand trial next month facing serious allegations. Maritz is accused of causing several infant deaths and disabilities by administering medication to expecting mothers that led to complications during childbirth. Barry Bateman, the communication manager for AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, confirmed that Maritz is scheduled to appear in court on July 24 facing assault charges. …

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California Judge to Stand Trial for Murder after Allegedly Shooting Wife Post-Dinner Argument

Los Angeles, CA — Following a judicial decision on Thursday, a judge from Southern California is set to face trial for the murder of his wife. During the proceedings, substantial evidence was cited, allowing the case against Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson to move forward. The ruling occurred after a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles managed by County Superior Court Judge Eleanor J. Hunter, appointed to sidestep any potential conflicts of interest given …

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Trial: Samuel Woodward Takes Stand in Blaze Bernstein Murder Case

Santa Ana, California – Samuel Woodward, a former Orange County School of the Arts student, testified in Orange County Superior Court on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the trial for the 2018 killing of his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein. Woodward took the stand for the first time as his attorney aimed to dispute claims that the killing was a hate crime. During his two-hour testimony, Woodward discussed his family background and communication struggles. The court …

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Fentanyl Dealer Accused in Temecula Man’s Murder to Stand Trial

Temecula, California – A judge in Temecula ruled on Wednesday that Quinn Aaron McKellips, a felon accused of supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl to a 30-year-old man, must face trial for second-degree murder. McKellips is alleged to have caused the death of Calin Sender in 2020. The decision to bind McKellips over for trial came after a preliminary hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, where sufficient evidence was found to support the …

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Explosive Highway Vandalism Suspect to Stand Trial in Rancho Mirage

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – A judge ruled on Thursday that a convicted felon accused of participating in detonating an explosive device that caused damage to property on a highway must proceed to trial for charges related to the incident. Jason Edward Hershey, 50, was taken into custody in 2021 after an extensive local and federal investigation into the explosion that occurred on Halloween 2020. Following a preliminary hearing, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kristi Hester …

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Social media companies face wrongful death lawsuit over extremist content, families take a stand

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A New York judge recently made a significant decision in a wrongful death lawsuit involving families of victims from the Buffalo grocery store mass shooting. The lawsuit targets social media companies like Meta and Reddit, accusing them of profiting from and indirectly promoting extremist and violent content on their platforms. The tragedy in Buffalo is just one example of the deadly consequences that can stem from online platforms facilitating hate speech …

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Verdict Pending in Murder Trial as Joey Fournier Takes the Stand

Macon, Georgia – The murder trial of Joey Fournier, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Cynthia Berry in February 2022, is nearing a verdict as both sides rested their cases on Wednesday. Fournier, who had escaped from the Bibb County jail back in February 2023, took the stand on Wednesday and recounted parts of the day Berry was killed, stating that he doesn’t recall the specific moment of her death. According to Fournier’s testimony, Berry had …

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Prosecutor Indicted for Violent Attack Set to Stand Trial in Jan. 6 Case

Washington, D.C. – A former U.S. prosecutor, who played a significant role in indicting individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection, is now facing trial for his alleged involvement in a violent attack. The prosecutor, whose name has not been disclosed, is set to appear in court to answer to charges related to the violent incident. The individual in question had a prominent career as a prosecutor, working on high-profile cases that garnered national attention. …

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Philadelphia Suspect Kimbrady Carriker to Stand Trial for Deadly Rampage in Kingsessing

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A suspect accused of a deadly rampage in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood is now set to stand trial after a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. Kimbrady Carriker, who was previously deemed unfit to stand trial and underwent 60 days of inpatient mental health treatment, faced all charges related to the shooting spree that took place in July of 2023. The 40-year-old is accused of shooting eight people, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, …

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