South Carolina State

San Diego, CA

The Independent

 A former U.S. Customs officer has been convicted of accepting bribes to let drug-filled vehicles into the United States from Mexico, giving traffickers a one-hour window to reach his lane at a San Diego border crossing and pocketing at least $13,000 per vehicle, officials said Thursday. Prosecutors say Leonard Darnell George, a Customs and Border Protection officer working for two separate criminal organizations, allowed at least 19 crossings between late 2021 to June 2022. The vehicles contained several hundred pounds of methamphetamine as well as smaller amounts of cocaine, fentanyl and heroin, and also people being brought into the...

Ex-US Customs officer convicted of letting drug-filled cars enter from Mexico

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

West Virginia State

A white couple was arrested and set for trial later this year after their four adopted Black children were found locked in a shed and used as “slaves” in their West Virginia home, according to reports. From Demanding the Execution of Black Children to Convicted Felon—What’s Next for...

White Couple Arrested For Allegedly Using Adopted Black Children As Slaves In West Virginia

Kansas State

Haskell County, TX

A Kansas mom and her daughters, identified as Martha Unger, Madilynn Grace Unger, and Haylie Faith Unger, were suddenly reported missing from rural Haskell County in Texas. The disappearance of Martha Unger, 23, and her young daughters has left the community in shock. According to investigators, they were last seen just before 7 pm on June 28. Authorities believe that the family was coerced into leaving the country by a couple in their fifties.

Kansas Mom and Daughters Believed Taken to Mexican Religious Facility

Georgia State

Chattanooga, TN

InsideEdition

Maury-Ange Faith Martinez stopped responding to her mother's texts after telling her over the phone that she had gotten a ride with a man who she did not know, her mom said. The young Georgia woman's remains were found along a rural Tennessee road.

Remains of Georgia Woman Who Went Missing After Getting Ride From Stranger Last Summer Found in Tennessee

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Texas has released a list of the top 10 most wanted criminal illegal immigrants, including individuals charged with offenses such as sexual assault, murder, and terroristic threats. Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), announced the list, seeking public assistance in apprehending these offenders. New initiative...

Texas releases ’10 most wanted illegal immigrants’ list: How to report the sightings and earn rewards

Los Angeles Times

A federal judge this month awarded the family of two children who were detained for hours as they tried to cross the United States' border with Mexico to attend school more than $1.5 million in damages.

Border patrol officers falsely imprisoned 9-year-old U.S. citizen, judge rules

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

A weekend pool party in South Carolina turned violent as a shootout erupted. Swift actions by law enforcement ensured the safety of other residents. The community remains on edge as details of the incident continue to emerge. A weekend pool party in South Carolina turned violent as a shootout erupted,...

South Carolina Pool Party Ends in Shootout Leaving Several Injured

Los Angeles, CA

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Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, originated in the barrios of Los Angeles in the 1980s. It was formed by Salvadoran immigrants fleeing the violence of their country's civil war. Initially, the gang was created to protect Salvadoran immigrants from other, more established gangs in Los Angeles. However, it quickly grew into a formidable criminal organization known for its brutal tactics and extensive illegal activities​​​​.

MS-13: America’s Deadliest Gang

California State

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

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

Kanawha County, WV

Sissonville, WV

Shine My Crown

Donald Ray Lantz and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, a white couple from West Virginia, are facing severe charges for allegedly enslaving their adopted…
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Adopted Black Children Enslaved By White Couple, Forced To Sleep On Floor And Confined For 12 Hours

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Prisons are meant to be places of rehabilitation and punishment, but some facilities in the United States have garnered reputations that make them more feared than others. Here, we delve into some of the most notorious and terrifying prisons across the country, highlighting their histories, infamous inmates, and the brutal conditions that define them.

Inside the Walls: The Scariest Prisons in America

New York City, NY

Fox News

Sakir Akkan, an illegal immigrant from Turkey, is accused of raping a 15-year-old New York girl in his Prius after threatening to beat her with a pipe.

Illegal accused of raping NY teen after slipping into San Diego from Turkey

Louisiana State

 Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed a law mandating that the Ten Commandments — yes, “thou shalt not commit adultery” etc — be displayed in every public school classroom in the state.Landry has been pushing a hard-right Christian agenda since coming into office six months ago, and the culture war he’s waging also encompasses crackdowns on abortion rights and criminal justice.At the bill signing ceremony in Lafayette on 19 June, Landry said: “If you want to respect the rule of law, you’ve got to start from the original lawgiver, which was Moses.”The move has prompted widespread criticism from Democrats...

Louisiana now requires the 10 Commandments to be displayed in classrooms. It’s not the only terrifying state law

The owner of several massage parlors has been ordered to shut down eight locations following serious human trafficking allegations. This development signals a significant impact on the local industry and brings to light deeper issues within these establishments. Closing of Eight Locations. Authorities have mandated the closure of eight massage...

Massage Parlor Owner Forced to Close 8 Locations Amid Human Trafficking Allegations

Charleston, WV

Black Enterprise

A wealthy White couple was sent back to jail for their alleged forced labor of their Black adopted children. A wealthy White couple out of Charleston, West Virginia was sent back to jail on charges related to their alleged forced labor of their Black adopted children. Donald Ray Lantz, 63,...

White Couple Accused Of Keeping Black Adopted Children As Slaves Has Bond Revoked

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Fact Check Team: South Carolina enacts stringent book ban amid growing movement

WASHINGTON (TND) — South Carolina's new book ban regulation is being pegged as one of the nation's most restrictive. Regulation 43-170 mandates books with sexual conduct...

Fact Check Team: South Carolina enacts stringent book ban amid growing movement

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