Illegal immigrant who pleaded guilty in fatal Colorado crash faces just one year behind bars
An illegal immigrant who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed a Colorado man could face up to a year in prison when he is sentenced on Friday, local reports said. Ignacio Cruz Mendoza was charged with minor traffic offenses, including careless driving causing death, and pleaded guilty in July. 9News reportedIf convicted, he […]
Alleged drunk driver who fatally struck Johnny Gaudreau, brother lets out exasperated sigh as he’s ordered held another week behind bars
The suspected drunk driver who struck and killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother in southern New Jersey on Thursday night appeared to sigh with exasperation after learning he'll be spending the rest of next week in jail. Sean Higgins, 43, was charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular manslaughter in Salem County Court […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Bars 1 Million+ Ineligible People from Voter Rolls
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) has purged more than 1 million people from the state's voter rolls as part of an effort to bar ineligible voters, including those outside the state, from voting. His action came 69 days before the presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Newsweek Reports 1.1 million people were removed from […]
Texas judge seeks to keep suspected serial killer behind bars for life: ‘He never, ever had remorse’
A suspected serial killer previously convicted of another murder could be facing life in prison for allegedly killing two more people. Raul Mesa Jr., 63, is currently charged with murdering Gloria Lofton in 2019 and Jesse Fraga in 2023. Mesa was previously convicted of murdering 8-year-old Kendra Paige in 1982. Authorities are asking for the […]
‘Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead’s robber gets 7 years behind bars for live-streamed heist
A former inmate who robbed “Bling Bishop” Lamore Whitehead will spend less time in prison than the con man pastor he pointed a gun at during a livestreamed sermon. Saquan Pollack, 25, was sentenced to seven years in prison during a hearing in Brooklyn federal court on Monday. Livestream footage of the robbery of Bring […]
US appeals court rules in favor of controversial Iowa book ban that bars materials depicting sex acts
The ban begins! An appeals court on Friday gave the state of Iowa permission to ban books that depict sexual acts from school libraries and classrooms. The ruling overturns an earlier ruling by the district court and also stops the provision of instruction and materials about gender identity and sexual orientation to students in kindergarten […]
Suni Lee takes bronze in uneven bars for third 2024 Olympics medal
Six months ago, U.S. gymnast Suni Lee didn’t think she’d even be able to compete. On Sunday, Li won the bronze medal on balance beam with a score of 14.800, earning her sixth Olympic medal and third of the Games. Keilia Nemours, who grew up in France but competed for Algeria, won the gold medal […]
Court Temporarily Bars Wayne LaPierre From Returning To Lead NRA
A New York federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Wayne LaPierre from returning to his duties as president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), NBC News reported. A New York judge has banned LaPierre, the longtime former CEO and vice chairman of the NRA, from any leadership role in the organization for 10 years. according […]
Famous Boxer Faces Vandalism Charge That Could Land Him Behind Bars
L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón announced that famous boxer, Ryan Garcia, is facing one count of vandalism that could land him behind bars. The charge is in relation to Garcia damaging or destroying at least $400 worth of property, according to a press release from the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office. The misdemeanor vandalism […]
Calif: Mother Behind $8M Theft Ring Sentenced To 5 Years Behind Bars
(Photo courtesy of California Highway Patrol) By Taylor Tinsley, OAN StaffFriday, July 19, 2024 4:42 PM A suburban California mother could face more than five years in prison after police found her to be the head of a nationwide organized crime ring. advertisement Michelle Mack, 53, and her husband, Kenneth Mack, were sentenced Thursday by […]