All articles tagged with #no charges
Police concluded that Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense during a Brentwood street brawl with a neighbor, and no criminal charges will be pursued, despite viral video footage and initial questions about who started the confrontation.
Brentwood police said Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense during a weekend altercation with his neighbor Ronnie Taylor in Brentwood, Tennessee; after reviewing video footage and witness statements, authorities announced no criminal charges would be pursued and the case is closed, with Ritchson declining to pursue charges.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has announced that no criminal charges will be filed following an incident during a high school football game between Valor Christian and Mountain Vista High Schools, after a thorough investigation into the event that led to the ejection of a coach.
Idaho officials announced that four police officers who fatally shot autistic teenager Victor Perez, who approached them with a knife during a mental health crisis, will not face charges due to insufficient evidence to prove the use of deadly force was unjustified, as officers were unaware of his disabilities and acted based on limited information.
Isaiah Bond's sexual assault case was dismissed with no charges, and he announced plans to sign with the Cleveland Browns, though no deal has been finalized. Bond expressed gratitude for the court's decision and his intention to prove himself to the Browns organization.
NFL Hall of Famer John Elway will not face charges after his business partner Jeff Sperbeck died in a golf cart accident at a California resort; authorities ruled it a tragic, unexplainable fall with no criminal conduct involved.
A grand jury in Mississippi has decided not to bring criminal charges against a police sergeant who shot an unarmed 11-year-old boy in his home. The shooting occurred after the boy's mother called the police for help. The incident left the boy with serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractured ribs. The decision not to press charges has sparked outrage, with the mother expressing her disappointment and concern for her son's well-being. The body camera footage of the incident has not been released to the public, and the mother is appealing the decision in a federal civil case. She is also seeking $5 million in a federal lawsuit against the officer, the city, and the police chief.
The shooting of a robbery suspect by police in Osceola, Arkansas has been ruled justified by state investigators, with no charges filed against the officers involved. Keivion Jones, accused of robbing a convenience store, was found outside a residence and ignored commands to show his hands, instead pointing an AK-47 rifle at an officer. Two officers opened fire, fatally wounding Jones. The investigation was conducted by Arkansas State Police, who deemed the shooting justified. Family members stated that Jones suffered from mental illness.
A grand jury has decided not to bring criminal charges against rapper Travis Scott in connection with the deadly Astroworld Festival disaster, where 10 concertgoers lost their lives. The jury returned six no bill decisions, stating that there was no evidence of criminal liability on Scott's part. The tragedy occurred in November 2021, and no one has been held criminally responsible for it. The victims, including a 9-year-old, died of compression asphyxiation. While the attorney expressed sympathy for the victims' families, he emphasized that Travis Scott is not responsible for the incident.
A man who was trying to break into a home in Northeast Austin was shot and killed by a resident in self-defense. The incident occurred after the man broke in through a window and shots were fired. No charges will be filed against the resident, as the shooting was deemed justified under Texas law. Police say there is no indication that the victims and suspect knew each other.