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Texas court showdown tests parental rights in surrogacy case

In Dallas, a California couple and their Alaska surrogate clash in court over custody of a newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome; the couple says the child is theirs and describes a life-threatening condition, while the surrogate seeks sole conservatorship for medical decisions, arguing the couple pressed for abortion. The hearing left a restraining order in place and did not resolve custody, highlighting ongoing questions about surrogacy laws and abortion politics in the U.S.

via CNN|

#abortion #court #crime-and-justice

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Two Colorado State Troopers Wounded; Suspect Killed in Woodland Park Shooting

Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were shot during a morning traffic stop near Woodland Park; both were hospitalized and expected to recover. A second trooper returned fire, wounding the suspect, who later died at a hospital after a large multi-agency manhunt prompted a shelter-in-place in the Westwood Lakes area. Law enforcement tracked the suspect to a location around 9:24 a.m., and the shelter-in-place was lifted shortly after the suspect was found in custody. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, with Gov. Polis expressing support for the officers and their families.

via Colorado Springs Gazette|

#colorado #colorado-state-patrol #crime-and-justice

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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.

via Yahoo|

#accountability #alex-pretti #crime-and-justice

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Georgia’s lost-and-found law casts doubt on a Walmart cash find

Albany, Georgia police are seeking a man who picked up $30 that was dropped on a Walmart floor, prompting a look at Georgia’s theft of lost or mislaid property statute. The law says keeping lost or mislaid property without attempting to return it can be theft if there’s criminal intent; whether this case constitutes theft depends on the man’s knowledge and whether he took reasonable steps to return the money. There’s no universal “finders keepers” rule in GA, and each situation hinges on intent and actions taken after finding the cash. The article notes the category the man falls into remains undetermined.

via Yahoo Finance|

#albany-walmart #crime-and-justice #finders-keepe-rs

crime-and-justice6 days ago•204 min saved

Duane Davis' police-recorded retelling shapes Tupac murder trial

In the Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas, jurors heard a lengthy 2008 police interview in which a younger Duane Davis recounts the night of the shooting, a version that aligns with his memoir Compton Street Legend. Prosecutors say Davis’ public statements breach a proffer agreement, while his defense has criticized the statements; the judge allowed the recording to be played and the trial continues with another recording expected.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #duane-davis #las-vegas

crime-and-justice6 days ago•46 min saved

Tupac's Final Words Spotlight in Keffe D Murder Trial

A retired Las Vegas police officer testified that Tupac Shakur’s final words on the night of the 1996 drive-by did not name his attackers as Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s murder trial opened; prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the shooting after a prior altercation with Orlando Anderson, while the defense argues investigators relied heavily on Davis’s memoir and other accounts, with autopsy and bullet-path evidence presented in court.

via Yahoo|

#crime-and-justice #drive-by-shooting #keffe-d-murder-trial

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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.

via Yahoo|

#crime-and-justice #first-degree-murder #grand-jury

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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.

via CNN|

#arrest #car-crash #crime-and-justice

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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.

via CNN|

#attorney-general #cocaine-trafficking #crime-and-justice

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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.

via CNN|

#arizona #crime-and-justice #human-remains

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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.

via The Daily Beast|

#arizona #crime #crime-and-justice

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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.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #dhs #immigration

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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.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #duane-davis #jury-selection

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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.

via CNN|

#court-order #crime-and-justice #hlhs

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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.

via Yahoo|

#athletic-trainer #christina-payton #crime-and-justice