What began as a report of a stolen ATV culminated in the tragic death of Kevin Kennedy, who passed away on August 27, 2024. Kennedy, 34, died in a Macon hospital at 1:28 p.m., five days after a K-9 unit from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) bit him during a pursuit. He had been in … Read more
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has concluded its investigation into the death of Derek Strother, an inmate who passed away in his Oklahoma County jail cell on February 26, 2024. Strother, 31, was found deceased following his arrest in connection with a fatal traffic accident in December 2023. Strother’s arrest stemmed from a … Read more
Matthew Farwell, a former detective with the Stoughton, Massachusetts police department, has been indicted for the murder of Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old woman who was found dead in her Canton apartment in February 2021. Birchmore was three months pregnant at the time of her death and had informed Farwell that she believed he was the … Read more
Tom Girardi, a once-prominent California attorney whose career achievements inspired the Oscar-winning film “Erin Brockovich,” was found guilty by a Los Angeles federal jury on Tuesday of four counts of wire fraud. Girardi’s Fall from Legal Prominence The 85-year-old lawyer, who had previously been a revered figure in the U.S. plaintiffs’ bar, was accused by … Read more
An elderly couple from California, Stephanie Menard, 73, and Daniel Menard, 79, along with their cherished dog, Cuddles, have gone missing, sparking concern and a widespread search effort. Mysterious Disappearance from San Bernardino County The Redlands Police Department issued an urgent advisory on Tuesday, August 27, appealing to the public for assistance in locating the … Read more
The Cayuga Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Fayette and the operators of Annie’s Grab ‘N Go, a retail establishment in Seneca Falls. The suit, lodged in Seneca County Supreme Court, accuses the town of failing to enforce local codes and regulations on what the Nation considers an illegal tobacco and marijuana … Read more
For the second consecutive day, jurors in the murder trial of former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles failed to reach a verdict. Telles is accused of the brutal killing of investigative journalist Jeff German, who worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The case has drawn significant public attention, with many eagerly awaiting the jury’s … Read more
A judge has denied bond for Eddie Duran, a former Okaloosa County deputy charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old Black U.S. Air Force senior airman. The incident occurred on May 3, when Fortson, holding a gun pointed at the floor, answered the door of his Fort Walton Beach apartment. … Read more
Facebook owner Meta Platforms has announced a significant step in its quest to power its energy-intensive data centers by securing a deal to purchase geothermal energy from Sage Geosystems. The move reflects Meta’s commitment to expanding its infrastructure to support its rapidly growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI). Expanding Geothermal Energy Use in the U.S. … Read more
A 26-year-old California man has been arrested in connection with the destructive Thompson Fire, which erupted in July, decimating 13 homes, scorching over 3,700 acres, and forcing the evacuation of 26,000 residents. Spencer Grant Anderson, a resident of Oroville, was taken into custody on August 22 and faces multiple serious charges related to the arson. … Read more