Man gets 2-year prison sentence for deadly 2017 DUI crash

A driver who killed a woman and wound up on the Washington's Most Wanted list for more than eight years was sentenced to just over two years in prison.

Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US

Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists

The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.

DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000

A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive. 

Why most criminal cases end in plea deals

Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others. 

Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid

A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing. 

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Ocean Shores, WA beach named top spot in US for theft

This WA beach holds the highest theft-prone risk for beachgoers in the U.S., according to a recent study.

3-year-old hurt in Tacoma shooting, 2 arrested
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Two young people, including a 3-year-old child, were injured in a shooting in Tacoma on Thursday, and police said they have two suspects in custody.

Murder charges dismissed for accused Seattle axe attacker

A King County judge has dismissed murder charges against a man accused of killing two homeless people with an axe in 2024, as he was found incompetent to stand trial.

$1M bail set for suspect in 'ambush-style' shooting involving Seattle officers

One of three suspects in a high-speed chase and shooting in South Seattle appeared in court Thursday, where a judge set his bail at $1 million despite protest from the defense.

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.

Parkland, WA, shooting leaves man dead: sheriff's office

A man died following a shooting in Parkland, WA, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Deputies found the man after receiving reports of a shooting near the 10200 block of 18th Ave. S around 6 p.m.

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.

Report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court
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Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report.