The state of Illinois has taken a significant step to confront and redress the issue of wrongful convictions by launching its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the establishment of this specialized unit, which aims to investigate claims of innocence and scrutinize whether new, credible evidence can prove that the wrong...
A 16-year-old, identified as Jose Yahir Batz, was fatally shot during an altercation at an apartment complex in Norcross, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has prompted an investigation by the Gwinnett County Police Department. Reports obtained from FOX 5 Atlanta state the officers responded to the scene at approximately 4...
The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a suspect in an attempted abduction case. The incident occurred last Sunday between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Wisner Boulevard and Mirabeau Avenue. The victim, a female jogger, was reportedly approached by an unidentified male who tried to forcibly detain her on the...
Memphis has hit a legal era’s end with the retirement of Deputy Chief Legal Officer Mike Fletcher, slated for December 31, 2024. Announced by the City of Memphis, Fletcher’s departure follows a distinguished career that spanned decades, Fletcher is known for his unwavering advocacy and strategic legal prowess. According to a statement posted on the...
Over the past weekend, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department (PCSO) deputies and their beloved comfort dog, Starr, made a heartwarming appearance at the Special Olympics Massachusetts flag football state tournament. Held at the iconic Gillette Stadium, the event saw an ensemble of law enforcement officers from across Massachusetts come together to cheer and support the...
The City of Westerville, for the 26th year running, played host to its Veterans Day Sunrise Wreath Laying Ceremony this past Monday. As the first rays of light spread over Veterans Memorial Park, community members gathered to honor those who have served within the various branches of the United States armed forces. The city’s annual...
A 16-year-old boy from Humboldt, Tennessee, has been taken into custody following the execution of a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The teenager stands accused of recording a video that captured a younger sibling in a sexual act, according to Action News 5 . The Tennessee Bureau of...
In the race for the new director of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department, the city has seen some last-minute shuffling in its list of contenders. Following Robert Brent Dennis’s decision to withdraw from the candidate pool, City Manager T.C. Broadnax didn’t miss a beat by tacking on Oscar Carmona, a seasoned veteran in parks and...
Boulder County is calling on its residents to partake in a vital conversation about affordable housing, a challenge that touches the heart of this community. The Boulder County Commissioners have scheduled a Town Hall for November 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Lafayette Senior Center. This event offers a direct line to engage...
Baltimore is mourning the loss of a beloved and historic figure : Mary Pat Clarke, the city’s first woman to serve as City Council President. She first joined the city council in 1975 and dedicated over thirty years of her life to public service in various capacities until her retirement in 2019. In a statement...