BY FRED CLASEN-KELLY Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (Published Last Week) Law enforcement agencies across the nation rely on blood, hair and other DNA evidence collected from alleged sexual assault victims to identify and…
Former California State Senator Guilty of Receiving Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Bribes
Former California State Sen. Ronald S. Calderon plead guilty to a federal corruption charge and admits in a plea agreement filed Monday that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for performing official acts as a legislator, according to officials.
Prison Guard Sentenced to 25 Years for Raping a Female Inmate
A prison guard who raped a female inmate was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted in February of depriving an individual of rights under color of law and obstruction of justice following a seven-day trial, according to officials.
Doctor and Two Employees Indicted for Illegally Prescribing Drugs, Four People Allegedly Died After Clinic Visit
A federal grand jury has indicted a doctor who operated a medical clinic in Fountain Valley, as well as two physician assistants who worked at the clinic, on federal drug trafficking charges, officials announced Monday
The defendants allegedly issued prescriptions for dangerous and addictive narcotics without a medical purpose, the indictment states
Feds: 28 Female Correction Officers Were Discriminated Against at Michigan Prison
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit alleging that the Michigan Department of Corrections discriminated against female corrections officers, federal officials announced today.
The complaint alleges that beginning in 2009, the Department of Corrections discriminated against female correctional officers working at its only prison for female inmates, Huron Valley.
Just Saying: The Face of the GOP, Sign on the Dotted Line and Recall Petition
Trump is a reptile.
Trump Make America Great AgainThis guy will do and say anything to get votes or make money.
Sunday, Trump immediately got on Twitter after 50 people were gunned down by an Islamic lunatic and thumped his chest: He bragged: “Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don’t want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!”
Murder Charged Dropped in Pit Bull Mauling that Killed Boy
A murder charge was dropped against the owner of pit bulls that killed 4-year-old Xavier Strickland in December.
The prosecution asked the judge to allow the jury to decide on the murder charge first and then revisit the ruling down the road.
“There has been inadequate evidence presented to this court, for that count No. 1 to be submitted to the jury,” said Judge Michael Callahan. “And I will not wait for the jury to decide it, I’ve already done it.”
Austin Police Shut Down DNA Lab Due to Shortcomings
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Concerns raised by the Texas Forensic Science Commission have forced the Austin Police Department to suspend operations at their DNA lab. This comes after the death of the director…
Prosecutors won’t seek death in potty-training slaying
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah prosecutors said Friday that they won’t seek the death penalty against Joshua Schoenenberger who accused of beating his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son to death over potty training, according to publish reports.
Schoenenberger is accused of getting angry because James Siger Jr. used his diaper rather than the toilet. He’s accused of stepping on the child’s stomach in May 2015, causing fatal internal injuries.
Former Trump University Student: It was a Fraud
Sheri Winkelmann, a former student of Trump University tells Don Lemon the for-profit school was an ‘absolute’ fraud.
Underage sex scandal rocks Oakland Police Department – Police Chief Resigns, New Interim Chief Appointed
In a major shakeup for the Oakland Police Department, Police Chief Sean Whent announced his resignation on Thursday night.
‘The Shield’ Actor Sentenced to 40 Years in Fatal Shooting of Wife in Front of Children
An actor known for playing an LAPD officer on the television series “The Shield” was sentenced to 40 years to life in state prison Friday for the murder of his wife, who was fatally shot in front of the couple’s young sons.
Michael Andrew Jace, 53, was found guilty May 31 of second-degree murder in the death of April Jace. A jury deliberated for about two hours befo