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Jury Deliberates Fate of Former Town Councilman Brent Metz in Jefferson County Shooting Case

Jury Deliberates Fate of Former Town Councilman Brent Metz in Jefferson County Shooting Case

In Jefferson County, the jury is currently deliberating the fate of Brent Metz, a former town councilman accused of a serious crime. Metz is charged with shooting a teenager in the face, an incident that reportedly occurred in 2024. The case has drawn significant attention due to Metz's previous role in local government and the severity of the charges. The deliberations are taking place as the community awaits the outcome, which could have implications for local governance and public safety perceptions.
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Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud

Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud

A federal grand jury in California has convicted short seller Andrew Left of securities fraud
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Analysis-Guilty verdict against Andrew Left to shake up activist short-selling playbook

Analysis-Guilty verdict against Andrew Left to shake up activist short-selling playbook

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Michelle Price NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. jury's fraud conviction of prominent investor Andrew Left this week could rewrite the playbook for activist short sellers, raising fresh questions about the line between legitimate market activism and stock manipulation.
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What stolen Scottish party funds bought: Nintendo games, robot lawnmower and a motorhome

What stolen Scottish party funds bought: Nintendo games, robot lawnmower and a motorhome

Prosecutors have detailed how the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon embezzled more than 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party
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Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed he would make acting Attorney General Todd Blanche permanent as the top U.S. law enforcement officer. "He's a very talented guy.
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Miami-Dade Judge Orders No Bond for Teen Charged in Overtown Child Rape Case

Miami-Dade Judge Orders No Bond for Teen Charged in Overtown Child Rape Case

A Miami-Dade judge has ordered 15-year-old Xavier Tyson to be held without bond following charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and false imprisonment. Tyson is accused of participating in the rape and restraint of a 12-year-old girl in Overtown last summer. The judge found probable cause for the charges and imposed a no-contact order as legal proceedings continue. This case marks the third teenager charged in connection with the incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about juvenile crime and safety in the community.
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Jury Selection in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Begins Amid Tight Security and Protests

Jury Selection in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Begins Amid Tight Security and Protests

Jury selection for the Karmelo Anthony murder trial is underway at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas. The process is taking place under heightened security measures due to the presence of demonstrators outside the courthouse. Among the protesters is a small group of white nationalists, who have gathered to express their views. The trial is attracting significant attention, and the courthouse has implemented strict security protocols to ensure the safety of all participants and the public.
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Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme

Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, June 1 (Reuters) - Fifteen people, including a lawyer who worked at several major law firms, pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that they participated in a decade-long scheme in which attorneys fed an insider trading ring tips about nearly 30 underway mergers.
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Jury deliberates in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen

Jury deliberates in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen

A South Carolina jury has begun deliberations after hearing closing arguments Monday in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old
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Elite Corporate Lawyers Plead Not Guilty in Decades-Long Insider Trading Case

Elite Corporate Lawyers Plead Not Guilty in Decades-Long Insider Trading Case

Elite Corporate Lawyers Plead Not Guilty in Decades-Long Insider Trading Case
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Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen

Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen

A South Carolina jury is hearing closing arguments Monday in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old
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Loony Toon Sentenced to 20 Years for Shooting at Oregon Police Officers

Loony Toon Sentenced to 20 Years for Shooting at Oregon Police Officers

Loony John Franklin Kolb Toon, a 43-year-old man, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting at three police officers in Milwaukie, Oregon. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in June 2025, when officers discovered Toon had an active warrant. Toon fled the scene, firing at the officers, and was later apprehended after a three-day manhunt. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including attempted assault with a firearm and unlawful use of a firearm. The sentence will run concurrently with other charges in Oregon.