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Family of Alex Pretti demands accountability after fatal federal shooting
Seven months after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by two federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, his parents and sister spoke in an ABC News exclusive about seeking accountability, transparency, and the names of the agents involved. They referenced video evidence, called for justice, and noted the DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation amid criticism of early official statements.
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Reiner Siblings Testify Before Grand Jury as Nick Reiner Faces Murder Charges
Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the Los Angeles grand jury that indicted their brother Nick Reiner, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of their parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner; the indictment adds a special circumstance of lying in wait, Nick has pleaded not guilty and faces a September 15 pretrial hearing with potential life without parole or the death penalty if convicted. Their sister had previously pointed police toward a family member, and Nick reportedly lived at the house at the time of the murders.
Tragedy on a training ride: two Milligan cyclists die, seven injured in Tennessee crash
Two Milligan University cyclists Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed and seven others were injured when a driver struck a group during a morning training ride on Highway 19 in Hampton, Tennessee. The driver, a 69-year-old man from North Carolina, was arrested on two counts of reckless vehicular homicide and five counts of aggravated assault by vehicle with recklessness. About 11 riders were on the ride; four students were in critical condition, two stable, and one discharged by evening; the Tennessee Highway Patrol continues the investigation. Milligan, a private Christian university with roughly 1,200 students, had won a national team title earlier this year.
Two Penn State Fraternities Linked to Pennsylvania Cocaine Ring
More than a dozen people were charged in Pennsylvania after investigators tied a cocaine-trafficking ring to two Penn State fraternities. Four defendants face felony counts of corrupt organizations and conspiracy, with additional student defendants facing misdemeanor charges. The main suppliers allegedly traveled to Philadelphia and New York to obtain large amounts of cocaine, which was packaged at the Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon houses and distributed primarily to Penn State students. One defendant, the father of a student, is accused of tampering with evidence. The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced the charges.
Desert remains found near Guthrie home show no current link to Nancy Guthrie case, sheriff says
Human remains were found in a desert area about 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home. Authorities say there is no indication the remains are connected to Guthrie’s February disappearance, and the site appears to have housed the body for an extended period. Police noted there wasn’t an obvious large law-enforcement presence at the scene.
Guthrie Kidnapping Probe Faulted Over Inexperience and FBI Friction
A Pima County law-enforcement union leader accuses the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation of being hampered from the start by inexperienced homicide detectives, friction with the FBI, and an early decision to cede the crime scene to the Guthrie family, with key evidence like doorbell footage and ransom notes yielding no solid leads and public tensions between local authorities and federal agents.
Undercover DHS operation targeted Minnesota protesters and unions, court records show
New court filings reveal a broad undercover DHS operation, Puppet Master, infiltrating meetings and monitoring activists in Minnesota protests against immigration enforcement. Agents reportedly attended church and library gatherings, tracked activist chats, and pulled license-plate data as they labeled a network of conspirators. Groups from Sunrise Movement to AFL-CIO were among those investigated, and 15 people were charged in June with conspiring against the government. DHS declined comment on ongoing investigations, while critics warn the surveillance could chill protected protest and civic engagement.
Las Vegas jury seated to decide whether Duane Davis orchestrated Tupac Shakur’s murder
Las Vegas jurors (12 with 4 alternates) have been seated to decide whether Duane “Keffe D” Davis murdered Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis, 63, is charged with first‑degree murder with a deadly weapon; prosecutors say he orchestrated the killing. The panel—10 women and 6 men—was chosen after days of questioning from about 100 Clark County residents. Opening statements are set for Monday, and the trial is expected to last four to five weeks. Davis waived the right to be sentenced by the jury, so if convicted he will be sentenced by the judge. The case has drawn on his memoir and various media theories about Tupac’s death.
Texas court orders life-saving care for surrogate-born newborn amid HLHS dispute
A California couple’s surrogate, who traveled to Texas amid a dispute over treating a fetus diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, gave birth after a Dallas judge ordered life-sustaining care for the newborn; the case has drawn national attention to surrogacy, parental rights, and medical decision-making.
Creston athletic trainer faces 12 charges in alleged student relationship at Indian Creek
An Illinois high school athletic trainer, Christina G. Payton of Creston, was charged with 12 counts (four official misconduct, four counts of distributing harmful material to a minor, and four related misdemeanors) for allegedly sending sexually explicit photos of herself to a 17-year-old Indian Creek High School student. Several charges were elevated to felonies due to cellphone use. Payton was released under the SAFETY Act with conditions (no contact with the student, travel restrictions, probation compliance) and is due in Lee County court on Aug. 27; the district says it is cooperating and prioritizes student safety.
Indiana Won't Charge Tim Hortons Employee After 75-Year-Old's Death
An Allen County prosecutor in Indiana announced that no criminal charges will be filed after a May 13 altercation at a Fort Wayne Tim Hortons left 75-year-old Anita Grayson dead. Surveillance and witnesses supported that Grayson initiated the confrontation, while investigators found the employee(s)’ actions justified as defense of a minor coworker and self-defense; the medical examiner could not prove the death was caused by the altercation beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the case closure.