California
CRIME & SAFETY
Camden County umpire's assault case involving deputy is moved to Moniteau County
An assault case involving a baseball umpire and a Camden County deputy is moved to another county. Neal Sidebottom, of Versailles, was arrested in May 2023 on charges of first-degree assault of a special victim and resisting arrest. On Wednesday, a Camden County judge granted a request for a change of venue. The case will now be heard in Moniteau County.
Largest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack, California officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials say the largest trial court in the country is closed after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week. Officials with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County say the court disabled its computer network upon discovery of the cybersecurity attack early Friday. The system remained down through the weekend. Officials said all 36 courthouse locations in the county were closed Monday. They say a preliminary investigation shows no evidence that users’ data was compromised. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified superior court in the United States.
Osage Beach murder suspect will have to wait 3 months to learn whether he's granted a change of venue
An Osage Beach man accused of murder will have to wait several additional months to learn whether his request for a change of venue will be granted. Fernando Hutchinson, 20, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for fatally shooting David Davis, 22, of Eldon, in March. A...
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