Illinois State

The Independent

 An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with killing a Black woman after he shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water at her home had stopped his partner from helping her, according to court documents filed on Thursday.Sonya Massey, 36, was shot dead in her Springfield home after deputies responded to her 911 call about a possible prowler in the early morning hours of July 6.Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, 30, who is white, was indicted Thursday on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct in Massey’s death. He...

White deputy charged with murdering Black woman who called 911 told partner not to render aid, prosecutors say

The Standard

A police officer in Illinois has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a Black woman in the face during a tense confrontation in her home.Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Deputy, is accused of killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in Springfield, approximately 200 miles south of Chicago.The incident occurred on July 6 after deputies responded to Ms Massey's 911 call about a potential intruder.According to prosecutors, Grayson "aggressively yelled" at Ms Massey to put down a pot of water. Despite Massey raising her hands and apologising, Grayson reportedly shot her as she attempted to take cover. The deputy then allegedly...

US police officer charged with murder for shooting Black woman who had phoned 911

Springfield, IL

NewsOne

New details about the Illinois police shooting that killed Sonya Massey in her own home have been released as the Black woman's funeral is set to be held.
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Sonya Massey’s Funeral Held Amid New Details About Cop Charged With Murdering Black Woman

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

Tennessee State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

23-year-old Bricen Rivers, who had recently been released from jail in Tennessee, has been arrested for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old Lauren Johansen, in Gulfport, Mississippi according to a release from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department.

Mistake in Release Leads to Tragic Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Mississippi

Clarke County, MS

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

Missouri State

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Hemme was sitting in a psychiatric hospital the night of her arrest. It was one in a string of hospitalizations that began when she started hearing voices aged 12. A year later, she tried to kill herself by overdosing on cocaine, court records show. Heavily sedated...

Sandra Hemme spent 43 years in prison before her conviction was overturned. Why is she still behind bars?

Athens, GA

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

Chicago, IL

 The Royal Bahamas Police Force's Chief Superintendent was placed on "garden leave" amid an investigation into several missing persons cases, including that of a Chicago woman who disappeared during a yoga retreat. Chief Supt Michael Johnson, the Officer-in-Charge of the force’s Criminal Investigation Department, agreed to a paid leave of absence on July 5 after "voice notes" involving him, unrelated to the searches. began circulating on social media. The five leaked voice notes allegedly feature Johnson negotiating an arrangement for the police to drop an investigation into a gang leader who was killed in May, according to Tribune242.RBPF officials...

Bahamas police chief involved in probe of missing Chicago yogi suspended over voice note scandal

Alabama State

Alabama executed a man who was convicted for the 1998 murder of a delivery driver who was pulling money out of an ATM machine. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, died by lethal injection on Thursday evening. His last words were: “I love my family.” His time of death was 6.32pm CT.Last week, Alabama agreed not to conduct a post-execution autopsy of Gavin on religious grounds. Gavin is Muslim, and said the autopsy would violate his religious convictions, NBC News reported. He filed a lawsuit ahead of his execution to ensure the state would not conduct the autopsy. The state ultimately agreed...

Alabama executes death row inmate who sued to prevent post-execution autopsy

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Butler, PA

The Mirror US

The shooter who tried to kill Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was found to have searched for Kate Middleton and dowloaded images of the Princess of Wales on his phone

Donald Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks searched for Kate Middleton online before assassination attempt

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

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged in the murder of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother from Springfield who was fatally shot after calling the police for assistance. According to CNN, the tragic incident occurred around 1 a.m. on July 6, when two deputies responded to a...

White Illinois Deputy Charged With Murder Over Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey, Black Mother Who Called 911 for Help

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Illinois deputy charged after fatal shooting of Black woman who called 911

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Illinois deputy charged after fatal shooting of Black woman who called 911

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