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Repeat Offender in Butte County Denied Bail After Third Violent Assault, Faces Decades in Prison

PALERMO, Calif. — A local man is being held without the possibility of bail after being charged with a violent assault, marking his third felony offense in just over a year. Timothy Bahadar, 36, faced serious allegations in a Butte County courtroom on Thursday including assault with a deadly weapon and committing a felony while already out on bail for prior charges. The incident leading to the latest charges occurred on April 7, when deputies …

Parole Denied for Yolanda Saldívar, Convicted in 1995 Selena Murder, After Three Decades Behind Bars

Gatesville, TX — Thirty years after the tragic shooting of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, her convicted murderer, Yolanda Saldívar, remains behind bars with her recent bid for parole denied. Saldívar, who was once the president of Selena’s fan club as well as her boutique manager, is serving a life sentence after being found guilty in 1995. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles declined Saldívar’s request for parole on November 3, a decision that …

Cult Leader Tied to National Killings Denied Bail After Arrest in Remote Maryland Campsite

CUMBERLAND, Md. — On Tuesday, a Maryland court declined to grant bail to Jack LaSota, 34, the alleged leader of a cultlike group implicated in several violent crimes across three states. The charges against LaSota and two associates, including trespassing and firearms violations, stem from an incident in which they were accused of illegally occupying private land in Frostburg, Maryland. During the bail hearing, conducted via videoconference in Allegany District Court, the judge deemed LaSota …

19-Year-Old Denied Bond in Fatal Shooting at Sumter Walmart, Next Court Date Set

Sumter, S.C. — In a distressing incident at a local Walmart, a 19-year-old has been charged with the murder of a 24-year-old man following an altercation. The accused, Chanceler Lowery, was denied bond during a court session on Sunday morning and is scheduled to make his next court appearance on April 14. The shooting, which occurred on Friday afternoon, claimed the life of Jaquante Montgomery. According to Sumter police, the two individuals were known to …

Extradition Battle Begins: Suspect Luigi Mangione Denied Bail in High-Profile CEO Shooting Case

Philadelphia, PA — Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the high-profile shooting of a corporation’s CEO, has been denied bail as judicial proceedings unfold regarding his potential extradition to New York, where the crime took place. The decision came after a court session where Mangione’s legal team argued against his transfer from Philadelphia, highlighting the contentious nature of this interstate legal battle. Mangione, who remains in custody in Philadelphia, faces murder charges in what has become …

Chaos at Maddur’s Sipayi Hotel: Denied Alcohol, Local Man Leads Violent Rampage Against Staff

Maddur, India—A dispute over alcohol consumption at a local hotel escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the hospitalization of two staff members, authorities reported Saturday. The incident, which occurred at Sipayi Hotel in Mandya on December 1, began when a group of patrons were prohibited from drinking on the premises, leading to a heated exchange. Late in the evening, the situation took a perilous turn as one of the patrons, identified as Manu from …

Justice Prevails: Man Accused of Brutal Murder Denied Bail as Victim’s Family Speaks Out

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A Mississippi judge has ordered that Bricen Rivers, the man accused of brutally murdering his former girlfriend, be held without bond, emphasizing the severity of the charges against him. This decision arrived Friday after an emotional hearing where the victim’s father vividly described the harrowing scene of the crime. Bricen Rivers faces charges of first-degree murder in the death of Lauren Johansen, with allegations that detail a chilling act of violence against …

Ex-Professor, Denied UNLV Job, Found with Narcotics and ED Meds After Deadly University Rampage

Las Vegas — A tragic shooting unfolded at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in December when a former professor, who had previously been denied a position at the institution, opened fire, leaving three faculty members dead. The assailant, 67-year-old Anthony Polito, suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a police shootout that ultimately ended his life. According to the Clark County coroner’s report, Polito had narcotics including oxycodone, a powerful painkiller, and tadalafil, a medication used …

Transgender Person Denied Home Detention After Hammer Attack on Partner

Hamilton, New Zealand – A transgender woman named Jazz ‘Ra’ Rima-Samuels faced a court ruling after attacking her partner of 17 years with a claw hammer, causing serious injuries. Rima-Samuels argued against prison time, citing difficulties associated with her gender identity and the challenging environment of a men’s prison. Her defense lawyer emphasized her vulnerability and struggles as a transgender individual in the prison system. Rima-Samuels admitted to striking her partner multiple times with a …

Man in Shorts Fatally Shoots DJ at Bar After Being Denied Alcohol

Patna, India: A tragic incident unfolded late last night in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as a man fatally shot a DJ at a bar after being denied alcohol by the establishment’s staff. The CCTV footage revealed the shooter entering the Extreme Bar wearing only shorts, with his face concealed by a t-shirt. According to authorities, the accused, accompanied by four others, approached the bar around 1 am when it was already closed, and demanded to be served …