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Convicted Felon to Stand Trial for Highway Explosion and Vandalism in Rancho Mirage

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – A judge in Riverside County ruled that a convicted felon, Jason Edward Hershey, must stand trial for his alleged involvement in igniting an explosive device that caused damage along a highway in Rancho Mirage. Hershey, 50, was apprehended in 2021 following an extensive investigation into an explosion that took place on Halloween 2020. During a preliminary hearing, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kristi Hester found enough evidence to proceed with trial …

Man Accused of Highway Explosion Faces Trial for Destructive Device Use

Rancho Mirage, California – A judge ruled on Thursday that a convicted felon, Jason Edward Hershey, must face trial for his alleged involvement in igniting an explosive device that caused damage on a highway in Rancho Mirage. Hershey, 50, was arrested in 2021 following an investigation into the Halloween 2020 explosion. The Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kristi Hester found enough evidence to proceed with the trial on charges of using a destructive device and …

Trial Delayed for Santa Fe High School Shooting Lawsuit against Accused Shooter’s Parents

SANTA FE, Texas – A Galveston County judge has postponed the start of a trial in a civil lawsuit against the parents of the accused gunman responsible for the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School six years ago. The trial, involving the parents of the shooter who killed eight students and two teachers, faces allegations from survivors and victims’ families asserting that the parents failed to secure their guns properly, leading to the atrocity. …

Boulder King Soopers Shooting Trial Delayed Again as Judge Approves Three-Week Extension

Boulder, Colorado – The man accused of the tragic shooting at a local King Soopers store, resulting in the deaths of 10 individuals back in March 2021, was declared sane on the day of the incident, revealed prosecutors in court on Tuesday. This determination is anticipated to play a significant role in Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa’s impending criminal trial, with prosecutors relying on this crucial detail while defense attorneys aim to cast doubt on the …

Trial Begins for Yakima Man Facing Charges in Fatal Vancouver Officer Shooting

Vancouver, Washington – A tragic incident unfolded when Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota lost his life in a case of mistaken identity, shot by a Clark County Sheriff’s deputy. The ensuing trial raised questions of accountability for the fatal confrontation that led to Sahota’s death on January 29, 2022. During the trial, prosecutors argued that the blame for Sahota’s death should be placed on Julio Segura, a Yakima resident involved in an armed robbery that …

Man to Stand Trial for Lockport Double Murder of Mother and Infant

Lockport, Illinois – A jury trial has been scheduled for Anthony Maggio, 29, of Crestwood, who is facing multiple charges of first-degree murder for the deaths of Ashtin Eaton and Hazel Bryant in 2020. The trial is set to begin in September, according to court records from Will County. Maggio, the father of Bryant and the ex-boyfriend of Eaton, has been in custody since December 2022, with a bond set at $10 million. The charges …

Man Found Guilty of Hammer Assault in Wilmington Jewel Heist Trial

Wilmington, Delaware – A man was convicted by a New Castle County jury for assaulting a store owner with a hammer during a jewelry heist in 2022. Calvin Ushery, 40, was found guilty of assault, robbery, and weapons charges after surveillance video of the violent robbery at the now-defunct Solid Gold Jewelers circulated nationally. This was Ushery’s second trial on allegations of robbing the jewelry store in downtown Wilmington, with the first trial ending in …

Capital murder trial begins for man accused of killing four relatives in West Chester

HAMILTON, Ohio – A man accused of the capital murder of four relatives at their West Chester apartment is facing his second trial starting Monday. Gurpreet Singh, aged 41, faced a hung jury and mistrial in October 2022 for the alleged killings that took place just over five years ago. Singh is accused of gunning down his wife, her parents, and her aunt in the evening of April 28, 2019, at the Lakefront at West …

Murder Trial of Boston Police Officer’s Death Divides Canton Community

Canton, Massachusetts – The murder trial surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe opens on Monday in Canton. The case, which has spanned more than two years, began when O’Keefe’s body was discovered in the snow, leading to the arrest of his girlfriend, Karen Read. Initially charged with manslaughter and later with second-degree murder, Read has claimed to be the victim of a vast cover-up, sparking widespread controversy and dividing the town of …

Police Sergeant Recalls the Tragic Morning He Found a Woman Near Death: The Story of Kristen Trickle’s Mysterious Death and the Trial Verdict

Hays, Kansas – Sergeant Brandon Hauptman of the Hays Police Department recalls a chilling Halloween morning when he found 26-year-old Kristen Trickle near death in her home. Kristen was found almost undressed, with a gunshot wound underneath her chin. Despite efforts to save her, Kristen tragically passed away. Her husband, Colby Trickle, claimed to have found her with the gunshot wound upon waking up. The investigation into Kristen’s death raised suspicions as inconsistencies in Colby’s …