Los Angeles police detectives are investigating the murder of Johnny Wactor, who was killed by catalytic converter thieves in downtown L.A.
Wactor was shot while leaving a bar where he worked, encountering three thieves attempting to steal the car part.
Authorities are collecting evidence, including surveillance video and fingerprints, in their search for the suspects.
The U.S. has approved Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine, mNexspike, which is a lower-dose option targeting high-risk individuals aged 65 and older, and those aged 12 to 64 with health conditions, reflecting a more cautious approach to vaccine distribution. This decision contrasts with the unrestricted availability of Moderna's existing vaccine, which is approved for individuals six months and older. The FDA's approval was based on studies showing mNexspike's safety and effectiveness, occurring amid changes in CDC...
Read moreSummaryEric Spofford, founder and former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers, New Hampshire's largest addiction treatment network, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to stalk and harass journalists in retaliation for negative reporting about him. He faces multiple charges, including conspiracy and stalking, after allegedly hiring a friend to vandalize the homes of a reporter and her family, following NHPR's reports of misconduct during his tenure. Spofford, who sold the company three years ago, is...
Read moreSummaryEric 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...
Read moreSummaryA 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...
Read moreCapricorn 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...
Read moreThe 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...
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