Massachusetts high schooler detained by ICE on way to volleyball practice speaks out following release

SummaryA former girlfriend of Diddy, referred to as "Jane," emotionally testified about her experiences involving drug-fueled sexual encounters with male escorts at Diddy's direction during their travels. She described marathon sessions that included multiple doses of ecstasy and expressed confusion about her inability to refuse Diddy's demands, highlighting a power dynamic due to his financial support, which continues to this day. The ongoing trial has drawn media scrutiny, prompting concerns over Jane's anonymity and Diddy's...

Officer Krystal Rivera, a 36-year-old Chicago Police officer and mother, was tragically shot and killed while on duty during an investigatory stop when a suspect fled into a nearby building. Following a confrontation with an armed individual inside, Rivera sustained fatal injuries, prompting condolences from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who honored her service and urged the city to support her family. This incident underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement,...

Over 100 dogs were rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill, where they were found in appalling conditions, according to the SPCA of Wake County. Many dogs are receiving treatment for skin and dental issues, and some have suffered from severely matted fur. The SPCA reported that donations up to $150,000 are being matched for veterinary services, and the dogs are experiencing their first real care and fresh air, marking a significant turning point in...

A federal judge has approved a landmark settlement allowing colleges to pay athletes millions, marking a major shift in college sports' amateur model. The agreement, stemming from a lawsuit by Arizona State swimmer Grant House, permits each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes annually and allocates $2.7 billion over the next decade to former players. This ruling also addresses roster limits, enabling athletes cut from teams to return without affecting team limits,...

Marcos Lopez, a suspended Florida sheriff, was granted a $1 million bond after being arrested on charges of racketeering and conspiracy related to a substantial illegal gambling operation in Central Florida, which generated over $21.6 million. Prosecutors allege that Lopez, who allegedly received $600,000 to $700,000 from the enterprise, used his position to facilitate and protect the operation, leading to an "extreme breach of public trust." He is currently in custody, with his next court...

A Utah judge ruled that Ralph Leroy Menzies, a convicted killer on death row for 37 years, is competent enough to be executed despite his dementia. Menzies, sentenced for the 1988 murder of Maurine Hunsaker, understands the nature of his punishment, according to Judge Matthew Bates, who noted that his cognitive decline does not violate the Eighth Amendment. Menzies, who has chosen a firing squad for execution, plans to appeal the ruling, as his attorneys...