A powerful explosion destroyed a home in Queens early Thursday as New York City Police Department officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife and a gas smell. Eight officers were injured, mostly with minor burns and trauma, after being thrown back by the blast as they approached the house. Police said body camera footage shows the explosion erupting just as … Continue reading Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying

Susan Hutson has been indicted on 30 felony counts connected to a May jailbreak in New Orleans in which 10 inmates escaped. Prosecutors allege her failures and lack of proper precautions contributed to conditions that allowed the escape, even though she did not directly open any jail doors. Her co-defendant, CFO Bianka Brown, was also indicted on related charges tied to alleged false records and … Continue reading New Orleans sheriff indicted on charges of failing to prevent jailbreak

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court after being indicted for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump. He did not enter a plea, and a judge ruled he could be released without restrictions while the case proceeds. Prosecutors say Comey’s Instagram post featuring “86 47” was interpreted as a threat to harm Trump, though he claims it was meant as a political message. … Continue reading James Comey makes first court appearance after 2nd DOJ indictment

A man identified as Cole Allen is accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump outside a Washington political gala. Prosecutors say Allen fired a shotgun near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and had traveled across the country armed with multiple weapons. He is charged with attempted assassination and related firearms offenses and has agreed to remain in custody while the case proceeds. Authorities allege … Continue reading Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody

A stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma left at least six people injured, including students, a security guard, and the suspect. Emergency responders placed the school on lockdown and transported victims to hospitals, with four reported in critical condition. Police detained the suspect, though their identity and motive remain under investigation. Officials said the school was quickly secured and later used as a reunification … Continue reading Students stabbed inside Washington state high school as police respond to chaotic scene

A shooting at a barbecue restaurant in Austin on Sunday night left six people injured, according to police. Authorities say 24-year-old Wesley E. Brown was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on East 12th Street after a physical altercation between two men escalated into gunfire. Police said bystanders were struck … Continue reading Alleged gunman in custody after Austin shooting left 6 people injured

Nathan Chasing Horse, a former “Dances With Wolves” actor, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A Nevada jury found him guilty on 13 charges, mostly involving sexual assault of multiple victims, including one who was 14 when the abuse began. During sentencing, victims described lasting trauma and said he exploited his role as a spiritual … Continue reading Actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison in Nevada for sexual assault

Jay Bryant, the third man charged in the 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in the killing. He admitted helping the gunmen gain access to Mizell’s Queens recording studio and knowing in advance that a shooting would take place. Prosecutors say Bryant assisted Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, who were previously convicted of … Continue reading Man pleads guilty 25 years after Jam Master Jay’s murder

Alphanso Talley, a 26-year-old Chicago man, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple felonies after a shooting that killed one police officer and critically injured another. Authorities say the incident is connected to both an earlier armed robbery and a later shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on April 25. Police arrested Talley near the hospital shortly after the shooting and recovered a weapon … Continue reading Man charged with murder of Chicago police officer shot at hospital