Inmates on murder charges among 11 escapees from New Orleans prison

Diddy's trial faced interruptions this week due to a juror's illness and the Juneteenth holiday, but resumed with testimony from former assistant Brendan Paul, who detailed demanding work conditions and contradictions in sexual encounter claims. Text messages from Cassie Ventura highlighted allegations of abuse, while the defense aimed to frame encounters as consensual, setting the stage for closing arguments next week. Need More Context? 🔎

A suspect in a road rage incident involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller has turned himself in after Miller reported being threatened and run off the road by a man waving a Palestinian flag. The suspect, Feras Hamdan, faces charges including aggravated menacing, with the incident highlighting rising political violence amid recent threats against lawmakers. Need More Context? 🔎

Prosecutors in Manhattan are accused of violating Luigi Mangione's right to a fair trial by publicly releasing his journal entries to sway public opinion ahead of his murder trial for killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who faces both state and federal charges, has pleaded not guilty and is seeking to delay the state proceedings due to the potential death penalty in federal court. Need More Context? 🔎

A man named Feras Hamdan, 36, has turned himself in after allegedly threatening US Congressman Max Miller in Ohio, claiming he wanted to kill Miller and his family while displaying a Palestinian flag. Hamdan faces charges of aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation, with a bond set at $500,000, as authorities investigate the incident amid rising concerns about political violence in the US. Need More Context? 🔎

The first day of summer brings a dangerous heat wave across the U.S.A heat dome is forming, leading to heat advisories in many central and eastern states, with temperatures expected to exceed 90°F, reaching triple digits in some areas. Health experts advise limiting outdoor activities and staying hydrated, as cities implement cooling centers and other resources to help residents cope with the extreme heat. Need More Context? 🔎

A 64-year-old Houston man, Jesse Ruffer, faces second-degree felony charges for allegedly attempting to run over his neighbor, Blaine McShaw, while shouting racial slurs. Ruffer, who has a prior arrest warrant for a terroristic threat, was granted a $20,000 bond with conditions after a bail hearing, and if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Need More Context? 🔎