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Wife Arrested for Husband’s Murder After Writing a Children’s Book About Grieving His Death

It seemed like a wife was trying to turn a bad situation into something good. But shortly after a mother wrote a children’s book to help her children grieve their father’s death, authorities arrested her for his murder. What led to charges…

Breaking Down The Case & Verdict in Donald Trump’s Sex Abuse Case

For the first time in history, a former President of the United States has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. What does the verdict mean for Donald J. Trump, and what led to the case and the jury’s decision? What Was the Case…
UT Student Shooting

No Charges Filed in Shooting Death of University of Tampa Student

An ordinary night out ended in tragedy when a University of Tampa student tried to get into the wrong car and ended up fatally wounded by a gunshot. What happened, and why was the shooter not charged in this deadly incident? What Happened…
Rocks First Degree Murder

Three Teens Charged with Murder After Throwing Rocks at Passing Cars

One evening ruined the lives of four young people. The reckless actions of three teenage boys led to the death of a 20-year-old young woman. Now the three teens face serious consequences for their actions. What did they do to get charged…

4 Innocent Mistakes Lead to Gun Violence. Will the Shooters Face Consequences?

In less than two weeks, four innocent mistakes lead to gun violence. The four shootings, involving mostly young people as the victims, were triggered by seemingly harmless interactions that the shooters perceived as dangerous threats. What…

Will an 84-Year-Old Man Go to Jail for Shooting a Teen Who Rang His Doorbell?

A teenage boy made a mistake while picking up his siblings. He rang the wrong doorbell. The mistake left him with two bullet wounds after the homeowner saw him at the door and shot. The teen will survive his injuries, but what will happen…

What Do The 34 Charges Against Donald J. Trump Mean?

For the first time in U.S. history, a current or former American president has been charged with a crime. On April 4, 2023, former president Donald J. Trump was officially charged with 34 crimes. What led to the unprecedented charges? What…
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Ten People Are Charged in the Death of Irvo Otieno. What Happened?

One man lost his life on March 6, 2023. Irvo Otieno was in police custody when he stopped breathing on the floor of a mental hospital. Now, ten people are charged in his death. What led to Otieno’s death, and why are so many people…

Why Is Gwyneth Paltrow Suing a Man For One Dollar? 

Seven years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow was skiing with her family in Park City Utah. That day would be the reason why Paltrow was in court this week facing a personal injury lawsuit and pursuing a countersuit that asks for $1. What are the details…