A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has overturned a plea agreement for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks. This decision, reached by a divided panel, effectively nullifies a deal that would have allowed Mohammed to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence without parole, thus avoiding the possibility of … [Read more...] about 9/11 Mastermind’s Deal Overturned, Will Victims’ Families Ever See Justice?
Crime and Justice
New Orleans Jail Escapee Found Hiding in Airbnb After Tip-Off
Reports from New Orleans indicate that one of the two remaining fugitives from last month's jailbreak has been apprehended after being on the run for six weeks. Antoine Massey, age 33, was taken into custody on Friday evening at a residence in New Orleans' Third District. According to Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, Massey surrendered peacefully to law enforcement officers … [Read more...] about New Orleans Jail Escapee Found Hiding in Airbnb After Tip-Off
Police Arrest Suspect Behind ‘Mass Shooting’ Threat at Jewish Center in San Antonio
A suspect has been taken into custody following an alleged threat of a mass shooting at a Jewish site in San Antonio, as reported by the San Antonio Police Department this Thursday. The FBI's local office in the city received information on Wednesday night concerning potential plans for a mass shooting at a Jewish cultural enrichment center. Working in tandem with the San … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Suspect Behind ‘Mass Shooting’ Threat at Jewish Center in San Antonio
Suspect Captured After Shooting Two Minnesota Lawmakers
The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one of them, has been taken into custody, a law enforcement official said. His name is Vance Boelter. This Boelter character was posing as a police officer, altering a vehicle to look like a squad car. They found a cowboy hat near the vehicle, which they believe belonged to Boelter. And they found evidence in … [Read more...] about Suspect Captured After Shooting Two Minnesota Lawmakers
New Bipartisan Push: Felony Charges for Looting During Natural Disasters
A bipartisan bill, currently under consideration in the House, seeks to make looting during natural disasters a felony. This news arrives at the onset of hurricane season, traditionally running from June 1 through November 30. The proposed legislation, known as the Law on Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery, or the LOOTER Act, was introduced by … [Read more...] about New Bipartisan Push: Felony Charges for Looting During Natural Disasters