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Judge to decide if a key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public

Judge to decide if a key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public

A Utah judge is set to decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
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A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules

A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules

A Utah judge has declined a request from the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing
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Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii

Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii

Prosecutors say the killings of three men on Hawaii's Big Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.”
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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 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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How the Festival Circuit Power Map and Where Tribeca Festival Fits Took Shape

How the Festival Circuit Power Map and Where Tribeca Festival Fits Took Shape

An inside look at the hierarchy of major film festivals and how New York's Tribeca Festival carved out its unique place in a crowded landscape.
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Illinois Data Center Opponent Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Local Official

Illinois Data Center Opponent Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Local Official

In Dixon, Illinois, Harley Delander was arrested after allegedly making threats against Tom Demmer, a former state representative and current head of a local business association. The association is promoting a 387-acre plot of land as a potential data center development site. Delander, who opposes the data center, was charged with intimidation and stalking after reportedly sending an email to Demmer suggesting he recuse himself from his position. Delander's arrest has sparked public interest, particularly after he posted a TikTok video of his encounter with law enforcement, which has gained significant attention online.
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Former Tesla AI data trainers deliver crucial message on robotaxis

Former Tesla AI data trainers deliver crucial message on robotaxis

Tesla (TSLA) permabull Cathie Wood is all in on Full Self-Driving (Supervised), calling it the "most impactful AI project out there" while predicting that FSD would drive Tesla to a $2,000-per-share valuation by 2027. The Ark Invest CEO isn't the only one with high hopes for FSD. Tesla CEO Elon ...
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Criticizes Court's Decision in Death Penalty Case

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Criticizes Court's Decision in Death Penalty Case

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas expressed his disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision to intervene in a death row case involving Gary Whitton, who was convicted of murder. The case centered on the use of false testimony by a jailhouse informant, which was later proven inaccurate. The Supreme Court ruled that the Eleventh Circuit Court erred by considering new DNA evidence that was not presented to the original jury. Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, dissented, arguing that the court's involvement was unnecessary and that the conviction was supported by overwhelming evidence, independent of the false testimony.
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Loyola Student's Murder Suspect Faces New Charge for Jail Weapon

Loyola Student's Murder Suspect Faces New Charge for Jail Weapon

José Medina, accused of murdering Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, is facing an additional charge after being found with a shank in Cook County Jail. Medina, who is already facing 18 felony counts related to the March killing of Gorman, was discovered with a makeshift weapon during a search by jail staff. The Cook County state’s attorney’s office has charged him with possession of contraband in a penal institution. Gorman was fatally shot while with friends in March, and her death has sparked debates over immigration policies due to Medina's status as a Venezuelan national.
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Free speech settlements top $1.5M in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death

Free speech settlements top $1.5M in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death

Hundreds of public and private employees were fired for social media posts following Charlie Kirk's death. Now, some of them are getting big payouts.