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Summary of Bryan Kohberger's Trial RulingIn a ruling made public Thursday, Judge Steven Hippler allowed Bryan Kohberger's immediate family members to attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial despite the possibility of being called as witnesses. Kohberger, charged with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, is facing a potential death penalty if convicted. The judge emphasized that the presence of family members supports the values of a public trial while minimizing...

The Justice Department announced the indictment of 20-year-old Tarek Bazrouk on federal hate crime charges for assaults on Jewish individuals during protests related to Israel and Gaza in 2024 and 2025. Bazrouk, arrested after the indictment was unsealed, is accused of stealing an Israeli flag from a group near Columbia University and subsequently punching a student when they attempted to retrieve it. Additional assaults occurred near Wall Street and Gramercy Park, and the government is...

SummaryFederal officials released images of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed in New York City on April 10, killing six people, including a family from Barcelona. The preliminary report from the NTSB revealed that the helicopter, operated by New York Helicopter, suffered a midair breakup, likely due to mechanical issues, and the pilot, Seankese Johnson, had limited experience with the aircraft type. The crash has raised concerns about the safety of aerial tours in New York,...

Jennifer Aniston Stalking IncidentThe Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has charged 48-year-old Jimmy Wayne Carwyle with felony stalking and vandalism after he allegedly harassed Jennifer Aniston and crashed his car into her front gate, causing significant damage. Carwyle reportedly sent Aniston numerous unwanted messages and believed he was in a relationship with her, leading to his erratic behavior. He faces potential prison time of three years if convicted and is scheduled for arraignment, with...

Washington State Enacts Rent Stabilization LawGovernor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law, imposing limits on rent increases in Washington, positioning the state among the first in the nation to protect tenants. The law caps rent hikes at 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, and also applies to single-family homes, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing amid rising homelessness. Ferguson, alongside bill sponsor Sen. Emily Alvarado, emphasized the importance of stable...

Virginia Teen Killed in Shooting During PrankIn Virginia, an 18-year-old boy, Michael Bosworth Jr., was fatally shot by homeowner Tyler Chase Butler, 27, while Bosworth and friends were filming a ding-dong ditch prank for TikTok around 3 a.m. Butler has been charged with second-degree murder and other offenses, claiming he believed the teens were attempting to break into his home. Bosworth, a senior at Massaponax High School, was killed just hours before the school prom,...