In a landmark decision, Livingston County Judge Ryan Horsman overturned the conviction of Sandra Hemme, a 64-year-old woman who served over 40 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. The ruling marks the longest sentence a woman has served for a wrongful conviction in the United States. Evidence Withheld and New Suspect … Read more
Miami, FL – At a press conference on Wednesday, Miami Police Chief Manny Morales announced that the city has achieved one of the lowest violent crime rates in its history. Morales attributed this success to the dedication of his officers and the implementation of advanced technologies. “Despite all the rhetoric in the media or social … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – With grocery prices up 25% from pre-pandemic levels, Los Angeles shoppers are feeling the squeeze. Gina Zakaria, a local mother and frugal living expert, shares her strategies for cutting costs at the grocery store despite rising prices. Here are some practical tips from experts on how to manage your grocery budget … Read more
New York City faces a significant challenge as a recent study reveals that nearly half of its older adults have struggled with food insecurity over the past year. This unsettling finding comes from a survey conducted by Citymeals on Wheels and the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, highlighting the severe and persistent hunger issues among … Read more
Fort Hall, Idaho – Keisha Cody, 27, of Fort Hall, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for causing the death of her seven-week-old baby by exposing him to methamphetamine. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, highlighting the severe consequences of substance abuse. On December 10, 2019, Fort Hall Police … Read more
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported a significant slowdown in the city’s murder rate increase for 2024. As of April 27, murders in LA were only 4.2% higher than the same period in 2023, a sharp decline from the 30% increase seen earlier this year. Chief Dominic Choi highlighted that the surge in street … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has come under scrutiny after an inspector general’s report revealed that budget constraints led to the release of hundreds of inadmissible travelers from a U.S. airport. From 2021 to 2023, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released 383 travelers due to insufficient overnight detention space, with 168 of them failing … Read more
Washington, D.C. – House Republicans have expressed their outrage over reports that a significant portion of U.S. humanitarian aid to Afghanistan has ended up in the hands of the Taliban. This concern was voiced prominently during a recent House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing led by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla. Rep. Mast highlighted that since the … Read more
In a significant ruling, a former police officer from Georgia has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of a 16-year-old girl, Susana Morales. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced on June 13 that Miles Bryant, 23, was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, and false report of … Read more
Milwaukee, WI – A recent report by SafeHome.org has placed Milwaukee among the top three cities nationwide with the highest rates of violent crime. The study, drawing on FBI data, highlights concerning trends in murder, aggravated assault, and robbery within the city. In the realm of violent crime, Milwaukee’s statistics are sobering. The city ranks … Read more