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Missing Arizona Girl Found Alive After 32 Years

Christina Marie Plante was 13 when she disappeared in 1994 from her small hometown northeast of Phoenix.

Manhattan Judge Postpones Federal Case Against Luigi Mangione

Scheduling conflicts delay high-profile white-collar crime trial.

Attorney Big Al California Expands Legal Services for Riverside Injury Claim Victims

Firm offers expert guidance to navigate insurance disputes and secure fair compensation after vehicle collisions.

Dangerous Inmate Escapes From Psychiatric Hospital

Joshua Dylan Rice fled Western State Hospital in Washington while awaiting trial on felony charges in Clark County.

Texas Prisons Report 188 Custodial Deaths In Early 2026

Most deaths still pending autopsy or investigation results

Glen Ellyn man sentenced to 7 years for DUI crash that injured pregnant woman

The former West Chicago resident pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI after the 2023 incident that left the victim with multiple broken bones.

Duggar Family Faces Child Welfare Probe

Kendra Duggar reveals children no longer living with her after home search

$5K Reward Offered in Missing Montgomery Teen Case

LaQuanta Riley disappeared in 2003 at age 17, and an age-progressed image shows what she may look like now at 34.

Elk County District Court Holds Hearings

Magisterial District Judge Mark Jacob presides over preliminary hearings and other proceedings

Fennimore Man Hid Illegal Firearm Under Pizza Box

David H. Arnold Jr. faces multiple charges after traffic stop reveals loaded Glock pistol.

Tupelo man charged with felony vandalism

Authorities say Walker Reed Quinn has a history of targeting Waymo self-driving vehicles.

Somerville Tenant Defends Rent Nonpayment in Eviction Case

Defendant Gary Rogers testifies about lease terms, safety issues, and reasons for staying in apartment despite problems.

Ballistic Evidence Questioned in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Allegations of a mismatch between bullet and rifle raise doubts about prosecution's case against Tyler Robinson.

Mangione Seeks Delay in Federal Trial

Defense cites scheduling conflicts with upcoming state trial as reason for postponement

Inconclusive Ballistics Report Complicates Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Legal expert says lack of conclusive match between bullet and suspect's rifle doesn't necessarily mean acquittal

Forensic Scientist Henry C. Lee's Explosive Final Confession Before Passing

Resurfaced interview reignites controversy over Lee's legacy in high-profile cases like OJ Simpson and JonBenét Ramsey

Former NY Prison Guard Convicted of Manslaughter in Inmate's Fatal Beating

Jonah Levi found guilty of manslaughter, gang assault, and conspiracy in the 2025 death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility.

Peruvian Convict Charged with Illegal Reentry After Multiple Deportations

Cesar Ruben Yllescas faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of unlawful reentry into the United States.

Mangione Seeks Delay in Federal Trial

Defense cites scheduling conflicts with upcoming state murder trial

Tennessee Grandmother Jailed for Months Due to Facial Recognition Error

Attorney considers lawsuit after charges were ultimately dismissed against Angela Lipps.

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