A trial in the murder of Tupac Shakur reached a pivotal moment as prosecutors urged jurors to convict Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder. They argued that his own statements and substantial circumstantial evidence demonstrate his role in organizing the drive-by shooting that occurred in 1996. Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal emphasized that […]
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., resulting in one fatality, is being subjected to force-feeding as he awaits trial. He has been rejecting both food and water. A makeshift memorial now stands at Farragut West station, commemorating the lives of Spec. Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew […]
Background on Locke v. Davey The 2004 Supreme Court case, Locke v. Davey, allowed states to restrict scholarship funding for students choosing ministry degrees. The decision created a unique exception in which state support for theological education could be limited without breaching the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause. This ruling came after Washington state’s decision […]
One of the ten individuals who accused former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse is planning to retract his testimony. This news comes from court documents sourced by The Athletic. Sandusky, now aged 82, is scheduled to be present in court in Bellefonte, Pa., on September 8 for an evidentiary hearing. This […]
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is challenging key elements of his case. He has requested the disqualification of the presiding judge and a change of venue as he tries to retract his guilty plea. On Thursday, Kohberger’s newly appointed attorney, Gregory Rauch, filed motions for both requests. These efforts […]
Robert “Bobby” Dominic has spent much of his life on Grand Avenue, mostly out of the public eye. Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, an old-school tavern often ignoring city smoking laws, Dominic is reputed to have connections with the Outfit. His history includes serving as a driver for notorious boss Joey “The Clown” […]
On Thursday, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial experienced emotional closing arguments, presenting starkly contrasting views of the Massachusetts mother’s mental state at the time of the tragic incident where her three children were killed. The session was marked by tears among jurors, highlighting the emotional burden of the case. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington […]
A routine eviction in Oklahoma City escalated into a dangerous confrontation when a tenant allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower against deputies, according to body-camera footage shared by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on August 11, inside a dimly lit, cluttered apartment. Deputies arrived to enforce an eviction notice just before noon, where […]
Jury Deliberations Begin Judge William Sullivan handed over the case to the jury after giving detailed instructions on how to consider charges against Clancy. A foreperson was selected, and alternate jurors were chosen. Sullivan expressed confidence in the jury’s ability to reach a verdict, stating, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more dedicated group […]
Clancy’s Trial Enters Final Phase Closing arguments in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy are set to begin today. She stands accused of killing her three children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, in January 2023. Clancy then attempted to take her own life. Her mental health is central to the case, with […]