California man faces murder charges in the deaths of four Pepperdine students
Appeal Planned After Judge Denies Motion in Malibu Crash Case A man from California, who was involved in a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, is planning to appeal a recent court ruling. This ruling rejected his defense’s request to dismiss murder […]
Driver facing charges for hitting 4 Pepperdine sorority sisters asks for murder charges to be dismissed
Lawyer Seeks Dismissal of Murder Charges Against BMW Driver A prominent attorney representing Fraser Bohm, the driver involved in a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students, is now asking a judge in California to dismiss the murder charges, arguing that the charges are excessive. Jacqueline Spalanga, Bohm’s lawyer, submitted […]
Driver accused in Pepperdine student killings denied lower bail
Judge Denies Reduced Bail for Driver Accused in Fatal Crash LOS ANGELES – A judge in California has declined to lower the bail for a BMW driver implicated in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students. The judge emphasized that the court isn’t responsible for helping the defendant afford his high-profile attorney. Fraser Baum, 23, […]
Fraser Michael Bohm denies responsibility for the deaths of four Pepperdine University students.
A driver accused of causing the deaths of four Pepperdine University students faced a judge on Wednesday. Fraser Baum, 23, is now represented by a prominent defense attorney who previously helped a high-profile case. Baum was arrested in Van Nuys and pleaded guilty to charges related to the fatal incident involving Nam Rollston, 20, Payton […]
Malibu man faces trial for murder in fast-paced crash that resulted in the deaths of 4 Pepperdine students
A 23-year-old man from Malibu, California, has been ordered by a judge to stand trial for murder and vehicle manslaughter following a crash that occurred a year and a half ago. Fraser Baum was reportedly speeding between 93 and 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed on the Pacific Coast Highway on […]
Pepperdine University cross survives Franklin Fire: ‘Grateful to God’
A cross overlooking Pepperdine University miraculously withstood a wildfire that came dangerously close to the Malibu, California, campus earlier this week, forcing the evacuation of students. A video shared by the campus on Wednesday shows a clearly visible hiking trail leading to an intact cross surrounded by burnt dirt and vegetation. The school shared the […]
Pepperdine University Lifts Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Franklin Fire Threat
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning due to the Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County, California, but warned it could reinstate protocols if conditions worsen. Pepperdine has been providing updates on the matter on social media, with the latest update saying the shelter-in-place order was lifted after assessing the situation on campus at […]
Pepperdine students shelter in library, campus center as Malibu fire forces evacuations
Pepperdine University announced early Tuesday morning that the Franklin Fire in Los Angeles County, California, continues to impact the city and shelter-in-place conditions will continue “at least until nightfall,” the university announced. Pepperdine's updates have been distributed through the university's Facebook and X pages starting just before 1 a.m. local time. “The university understands that […]
Pepperdine trolls Pacific after huge WCC Tournament victory
This is one way to start a WCC tournament. The Pepperdine men’s basketball team defeated No. 9 seed Pacific University in the tournament opener on Thursday, then mocked its opponent on social media. The Waves’ 102-43 victory set a new WCC tournament record for margin of victory, and Pepperdine was clearly in control by the […]