Missouri State

Columbus, OH

Colorado State

Pueblo County, CO

Colorado's second-highest court on Thursday concluded an attorney did not violate his client's constitutional right to make key decisions about his defense when the lawyer unilaterally told the jury his client committed some of the charged crimes. The U.S. Supreme Court has provided guidance in recent years about when criminal...

Appeals court takes no issue with defense lawyer who admitted client's guilt at trial

Julie Chrisley’s Prison Sentence Thrown Out By Appeals Court. Julie Chrisley, star of USA’s Chrisley Knows Best has had her prison sentence thrown out by an appeals court, TVGrapevine has learned. “After careful consideration, and with the benefit of oral argument, we affirm the district court on all...

Julie Chrisley’s Prison Sentence Thrown Out By Appeals Court

Winchester, VA

Law & Crime

A man who vowed to light VP Kamala Harris on fire and "personally pluck out her eyes" reacted with surprise when investigators showed up at his door, a complaint alleges.
The post ‘I will personally pluck out her eyes’: Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door ‘over a comment,’ complaint alleges first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I will personally pluck out her eyes': Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door 'over a comment,' complaint alleges

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Arizona State

The Associated Press

The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election wanted to consider also charging the former president, but prosecutors urged them not to, according to court documents filed this week. The court records filed by Democratic...

Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case

South Carolina State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The appeals are just beginning for disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is almost three years into a life sentence without parole for killing his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear Murdaugh’s appeal of his murder convictions....

3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court

Alabama State

Birmingham, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison Tuesday on charges of federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice, despite an earlier nonbinding plea agreement that gave the 83-year-old a more lenient sentence to be served at home.

83-year-old Alabama former legislator sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for kickback scheme

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

ESPN 690

A Missouri woman has been charged for the fake foreclosure sale of Elvis Presley’s Gracelan

Woman faces federal charges for trying to defraud Elvis’ family with Graceland auction

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Las Vegas, NV

Pahrump Justice Court Judge Michele Fiore was suspended from her duties after being indicted for allegedly defrauding a charity for slain cops.
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'Lady Trump' judge suspended with pay following indictment for allegedly defrauding slain officer charity

Business Insider

Conway urged Donald Trump on Monday to halt his name-calling and racial insults against Kamala Harris and instead focus on her policies.

Kellyanne Conway joins the chorus of Republicans urging Trump to back off the Harris insults

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New York City, NY

Military Times

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand that the accused stand trial.

Pentagon head defends decision to revoke plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Illinois State

Grand Rapids, MI

DC News Now

An Allegan County woman who repeatedly passes herself off as a nurse – despite no formal training, can now add another title to her embellished resume — wanted felon.

Nurse imposter with fake diplomas skips sentencing

Memphis, TN

ABC News

A woman was arrested Friday morning in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family out of millions of dollars and the ownership of Graceland.

Woman arrested in alleged scheme to defraud Presley family through Graceland sale

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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Dean Plocher accused of trying to ‘mislead this court’ in whistleblower lawsuit

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher’s arguments to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit filed against him earlier this year don’t withstand scrutiny and are an effort to “mislead...

Dean Plocher accused of trying to ‘mislead this court’ in whistleblower lawsuit

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