Family of suspect in Beanie Babies mansion attack said they tried to warn authorities days before

SummaryEric Spofford, the former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to stalk journalists from New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) following an article detailing sexual misconduct allegations against him. Spofford reportedly hired associates to vandalize the homes of the journalist and a senior editor, intimidating them in retaliation for the reporting. Despite publicly denying the allegations and suing NHPR for defamation, his lawsuit was dismissed, and he...

SummaryA San Francisco-based appeals court has upheld a ruling that pauses the mass firings of federal employees ordered by President Trump through an executive order aimed at reducing the federal workforce. The Ninth Circuit Court stated that the order exceeds the President's constitutional powers and questioned the legality of overhauling federal agencies without congressional authorization. The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, arguing that a single judge should not have the authority to limit...

Capricorn Clark, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs, testified in his sex trafficking trial that Combs sought revenge on Kid Cudi in December 2011 after discovering Cudi was dating his girlfriend, Cassie. Clark alleged that Combs, armed with a gun, ordered her to accompany him to Cudi's home, where they broke in but found him absent, leading to violent actions later connected to Combs. Combs faces multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, while...

The escape of ten men from a New Orleans jail involved assistance from at least 15 accomplices who provided food, cash, and shelter, as detailed in court documents. Among those implicated are a former jail employee linked to escapee Lenton Vanburen and a jail plumber who allegedly aided the escape. Authorities stress the importance of public assistance in capturing the remaining fugitives and have raised rewards to $50,000 each, while multiple individuals face felony charges...

SummaryOrleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams recused himself from an investigation into a jailbreak that saw 10 inmates escape a New Orleans jail, following allegations of a conflict of interest from Sheriff Susan Hutson. The investigation was initiated by Governor Jeff Landry, and Williams faced accusations that his involvement favored his endorsed candidate for sheriff, Michelle Woodfork. Williams attributed his withdrawal to the investigation's multi-jurisdictional nature while criticizing Hutson's management and the delayed response to...

The Woods WeHo, a cannabis dispensary co-owned by Woody Harrelson, Bill Maher, and John McEnroe, was targeted in a smash-and-grab burglary on May 17, where five masked individuals stole $2,000 to $3,000 in merchandise. The following night, the same group attempted to burglarize another dispensary, ERBA Markets, but fled when confronted by an armed security guard. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating both incidents, and the suspects remain at large, while the owners...