Detroit, MI

Columbus, OH

Missouri State

Missouri woman Sandra Hemme has been serving time for four decades after being wrongfully accused of a 1980 murder — now a court has cleared a path for her freedom. The 64-year-old’s dealings with the criminal justice system have been turbulent. Aside from being considered the longest-known wrongly incarcerated woman in the US, in recent weeks, her situation became more complicated.

Sandra Hemme to finally be freed from prison – after spending 43 years in jail for a murder she didn’t commit

Kansas State

A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned. Sandra Hemme was 20 years old when she was found guilty of stabbing to death library worker Patricia Jeschke from St Joseph, Missouri, in November 1980. She was given a life sentence.

US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit

Saint Louis, MO

CBS News

The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn, now 52, to be released by 6 p.m. CDT Wednesday and threatened the prison warden with contempt if Dunn remained imprisoned. But Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been fighting Dunn's release. The situation was chaotic as the deadline set by the judge approached. Corrections Department spokesperson Karen Pojmann told The Associated Press that Dunn was out of the prison facility and waiting...

Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man after murder conviction overturned

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Washington, DC

Law & Crime

Police have arrested and now charged two women, Tiffany Taylor Gray and Audrey Miller, for the April murder of Fasil Teklemariam, a 53-year-old man from Washington, D.C. who was hit over the head, stabbed repeatedly and then had his thumb cut off and allegedly used by his killers to access his accounts and spend his money on Uber ride-shares, marijuana and alcohol.
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Women accused of murdering alleged sugar daddy, using his severed — and still missing — thumb to make app purchases

Texas State

An American man was executed Wednesday in Texas for the 2001 murder of a woman. Gonzales' attorney had appealed for a stay on his execution to the US Supreme Court, but it was rejected on Wednesday. 

US death row inmate executed in Texas

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

A Piece of Travel

The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many Americans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) suggests these worries are legitimate.

15 Facts About Death Row

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local woman is now in custody following an incident on July 4th when she allegedly attacked another woman by hitting her with a plate, causing numerous injuries to the victim.

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Another with Plate on July 4th Incident in Douglas

Athens, GA

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Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Oklahoma State

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

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President Joe Biden is likely the last hope for the ailing, 79-year-old Native American rights activist to ever go home.

Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years In Prison

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Los Angeles, CA

Beverly Hills, CA

ComingSoon

Disclaimer: The article contains mentions of murder and abuse. Reader discretion is advised. In August 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills residence. Reports indicate that Lyle called 911 after killing his parents and told the dispatcher that someone murdered them. Investigators then arrived at the crime scene and interrogated the siblings. After initiating an investigation, they soon received a tip that prompted the authorities to arrest the siblings. The court found the Menendez Brothers guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced them to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Currently, they are serving their sentence in a prison in California.

Are the Menendez Brothers Still in Jail & Do They Have a Release Date?

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

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New evidence means freedom for a Michigan man who spent 37 years in prison for a murder conviction

Paul Clark was convicted of first-degree murder for the shooting of a man in 1987. A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a...

New evidence means freedom for a Michigan man who spent 37 years in prison for a murder conviction

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