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Jake Reiner Breaks Silence on Family Tragedy Amid Brother's Murder Case

In his first sit-down interview, Jake Reiner discusses eight months of grief after his parents Rob and Michele Reiner were killed, and his brother Nick Reiner was indicted on two murder counts (with a charge of lying in wait). He recalls learning of the deaths, describes the emotional toll, and says he is focusing on Romy, supporting his aunt, and continuing his parents’ charitable work with the Children’s Institute, including attending the Cape & Gown Gala where a new Rob and Michele Reiner Champion for Change Award will be given. He has not spoken with Nick and is keeping the family’s legacy in mind as the case proceeds.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#cape-and-gown-gala #crime #grand-jury

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Judge halts charges in Trump National Golf Course arrest as veteran Marine undergoes mental health review

A Torrance judge suspended charges against Marine veteran Jeanine Taele after a pretrial evaluation found him not mentally fit to stand trial, sending him to Hollywood’s Mental Health Court. Taele was arrested at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes with a loaded 9 mm pistol, binoculars, and a badge reading “security protection agent,” and investigators recovered about 200 pages of writings including schedules for Melania Trump and the president’s Secret Service, plus survival-off-the-grid plans. Bail was not set, and Taele will remain jailed until a Sept. 9 hearing as his mental health is assessed; prosecutors noted a prior AT&T store robbery arrest. His attorney said it’s too early to determine how mental health may affect the defense, noting his veteran status and support from family.

via NBC News|

#crime #firearms-charges #jeanine-taele

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From Luxury to Lockup: Tate Brothers Await Extradition on 59 Charges

In Miami, controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate remain jailed as UK authorities seek their extradition on 59 charges—42 against Andrew and 17 against Tristan—covering rape, human trafficking and related offenses, with parallel Romanian charges also referenced. The case exposes a stark clash between their on-screen wealth persona and real-world legal jeopardy, as defense lawyers say much of their “luxury” image was manufactured or rented. They face ongoing bail hearings and harsh confinement while fighting extradition and denying all wrongdoing.

via CNN|

#crime #extradition #human-trafficking

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ICE agent freed as extradition fight over Minneapolis shooting continues

Christian Castro, the ICE agent charged with shooting and injuring a man in Minneapolis, was released from a Texas jail after a federal judge denied Minnesota’s request to keep him in custody, with Texas weighing the extradition request.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #extradition #immigration

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Wrong-house police shooting in PA kills college student, father says

Police in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania fatally shot 22-year-old Glenwood Pysher IV after he mistakenly approached a home he believed belonged to a friend; he was unarmed and on a FaceTime call with friends when officers arrived to a report of a possible break-in. The Montgomery County Detective Bureau is investigating the shooting for the district attorney, with the family saying information from authorities has been scarce. Pysher, about to start his senior year at St. Elizabeth University, had been out with friends earlier and was trying to meet them when he realized he was at the wrong house.

via CNN|

#college-student #crime #investigation

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Lily Peters' cousin sentenced to life in prison after guilty plea

Carson Peters-Berger, Lily Peters’ now-18-year-old cousin, pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years; a plea deal dropped two related sexual-assault charges, and he was ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution. Prosecutors said Peters-Berger killed 10-year-old Lily in 2022 during a visit to Chippewa Falls, attacked her, and attempted to hide her body, after which he was arrested at age 14 and has now received credit for four years already served.

via New York Post|

#crime #guilty-plea #homicide

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Closing pleas in Lindsay Clancy murder trial loom over Massachusetts courtroom

Closing arguments begin in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial. The defense contends she was suffering postpartum psychosis and seeks a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict, while prosecutors say the killings were calculated and intentional. After weeks of testimony, the jury will deliberate on guilt and possible outcomes.

via BBC|

#closing-arguments #crime #insanity-defense

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Closing Arguments Begin in Lindsay Clancy Trial as Defense Points to Postpartum Psychosis

Closing arguments begin in the Lindsay Clancy triple‑murder trial in Massachusetts, with the defense contending postpartum psychosis means she was not criminally responsible, while prosecutors argue the killings were intentional and rational. After weeks of testimony from more than 70 witnesses and jurors visiting key locations, a verdict could carry life in prison if convicted.

via CNN|

#closing-arguments #crime #lindsay-clancy

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Cooperating Witness Pins Lil Durk in Murder-For-Hire Plot

Kacey “OTF Jam” Hester, a cooperating witness in a federal murder-for-hire case, testified that Lil Durk was involved in a plot to kill Quando Rondo, naming Durk and others in connection with the August 2022 attack that killed Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson. Hester, who has pleaded guilty, is used by prosecutors to argue that Durk financed or ordered retaliation. Durk’s team contends Hester is unreliable and that other co-defendants will testify; the trial in Los Angeles continues as both sides challenge Jam’s credibility and narrative.

via HotNewHipHop|

#cooperating-witness #crime #lil-durk

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Former Marine’s ammunition arrest at Trump golf course stalls bail

A former U.S. Marine identified as Taele was arrested at a Trump golf course with ammunition. A judge declined to set bail, so Taele will remain in jail until a Sept. 9 hearing at the Hollywood Mental Health Court; his attorney says mental health could be a factor and noted his veteran status and family support while opposing speculation about his motives.

via AP News|

#ammunition #arrest #bail

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OTF Jam Testimony Highlights Plot Against Quando Rondo in Lil Durk Trial

In the murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks), jurors heard that flight bookings for OTF were coordinated by Jason Smith, a key detail prosecutors use to connect the group to alleged planning; FBI agent Farmby presented evidence including an Instagram post from King Von and a never-released 'Red Man' video depicting an attempted shooting linked to Quando Rondo's death. Cross-examination raised questions about the context and intent of messages and videos, while OTF Jam (Kacey Hester) described roles within the Black Disciples, the Aug. 18, 2022 San Diego-LA trip, and a plan to kill Rondo that was ultimately aborted; the trial continues.

via LAmag|

#crime #king-von #lil-durk

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Judge frees man accused of transporting guillotine to Supreme Court

Philan Tam Duy Le, a California man charged with attempted possession of a prohibited weapon after authorities say he transported a guillotine in a pickup and parked it near the Supreme Court, was released by a judge who cited his cooperation and lack of prior criminal history; prosecutors had sought to keep him jailed, and his next court date is in September.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #district-of-columbia #guillotine

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Idaho judge schedules June 2027 hearing for Kohberger post-conviction bid

An Idaho judge set an evidentiary hearing for June 17, 2027 (with a status conference on June 3, 2027) to hear Bryan Kohberger’s petition for post-conviction relief from his four-life-sentence conviction for the University of Idaho murders. Kohberger alleges his confession was false and coercion influenced the plea, while prosecutors argue the petition raises no genuine issues and note he waived rights to appeal as part of the plea deal.

via Idaho Statesman|

#crime #hearing #idaho

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Billings Mass Shooting: Suspect Dead, Eight Victims Identified

A Billings mass shooting at a West End home left eight people dead and the suspect, 44-year-old Alan Michael Smith, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. Authorities identified Smith, said the investigation is ongoing with no surviving witnesses, and released the victims’ names as a blended family. The motive is under review, firefighters were unable to enter the home due to gunfire, and a candlelight vigil is planned for the community.

via KTVQ|

#alan-michael-smith #billings-montana #crime

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Lil Durk Trial: Unreleased 'Redman' Video Sparks Art Debate Over Motive

Jurors in Lil Durk's Los Angeles murder-for-hire trial watched an unreleased video titled 'Redman,' which prosecutors say reflects a revenge motive tied to King Von’s death; defense lawyer Brian Steel argued it’s art and expression from a grieving artist, while prosecutors allege Durk Banks hired gunmen to stalk and shoot Quando Rondo, supported by witness testimony and coded lyrics; the trial is expected to last about three weeks.

via Rolling Stone|

#crime #king-von #lil-durk