A Utah woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific abuse and murder of her 12-year-old stepson, Gavin Peterson, whose death in July 2024 shocked the nation. Nichole Lea Scott, 50, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after prosecutors described the conditions Gavin endured as akin to a “prolonged death camp.” The boy…
A Wisconsin man has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide nearly a decade after his wife’s death, which he initially reported as a suicide. James C. Radford, 39, was arrested last month in connection with the 2016 shooting death of his wife, 25-year-old Sabrina Radford, in Shawano County. On April 11, 2016, Radford called 911,…
Grand Traverse County, Michigan, has agreed to a $100,000 settlement in a lawsuit stemming from a 2021 incident where former county commissioner Ron Clous displayed a rifle during a virtual public meeting. The settlement resolves claims brought by Patricia MacIntosh, who alleged that Clous’s actions were an attempt to intimidate her during her public comments….
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a 2023 drunk driving crash that claimed the life of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was asleep in his family’s parked car during a fishing trip. On July 23, 2023, around 3:25 a.m., Javi was resting in the backseat while his father…
A Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, 20-year-old Shaniyah Rodriguez, and their infant daughter, Milliani, who died four months after being delivered via emergency cesarean section. On May 10, a jury found 24-year-old Diamonte Haithcoats guilty of malice murder, two counts of felony murder,…
In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines, appointed by former President Donald Trump, has become the first federal judge to endorse the administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelan nationals allegedly affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang. This ruling marks a significant legal victory for the Trump…
A verbal spat over a loose dog escalated into a shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman and her alleged accomplice. On January 4, police responded to reports of a shooting at a Wendy’s parking lot on Taylor Boulevard. They found a man in his 20s with gunshot wounds to…
Washington, D.C. – May 14, 2025 – The Trump administration is planning a serious review of President Joe Biden’s final acts in office—specifically the controversial pardons he issued before leaving the White House in January. Ed Martin, a close Trump ally and newly appointed head of the Justice Department’s pardon office, confirmed that the team…
A Florida man is facing murder and arson charges after police say he brutally killed his grandmother and set her body on fire — allegedly because she gave his cat what he believed was “harmful” flea medication. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Brandon Michael Smith was arrested over the weekend after firefighters…
Today marks the final opportunity for New Mexico residents to apply for a $400 economic relief payment aimed at assisting low-income households. The application deadline is Monday, May 12, 2025, and eligible individuals must submit their applications by the end of the day to be considered. Who Is Eligible? The program is designed to support…