Author: Erik Ortiz

A recent ruling in Tennessee has determined that the writings of a Nashville school shooter will not be made public at this time. The judge cited potential harm in releasing the documents during an ongoing criminal investigation. This decision follows months of legal battles between law enforcement, media companies, and families of victims after the tragic mass shooting at The Covenant School, where multiple lives were lost. The writings, believed to be indicative of mental health struggles, have been a point of contention among various parties. The shooter’s parents transferred ownership of the documents to the families of school students,…

In his first six months in office, Gov. Jeff Landry has been driving a strong conservative agenda that is reshaping Louisiana’s cultural landscape. From issues like abortion rights, criminal justice, to education, Landry has made significant changes. A recent highlight was the signing of a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom in the state. Despite facing criticism and potential legal challenges, Landry, a Republican, stands by his decision, believing it aligns with the values of the original lawgiver, Moses. This shift towards a culturally conservative wave in Louisiana, usually associated with states like…

The family of a deceased Army reservist who carried out a mass shooting in Maine revealed to a state commission that he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury from his service as a hand grenade training instructor. The military has initiated a “psychological autopsy” to investigate his life. Despite being a reservist and not an active soldier, the shooter displayed concerning behavior that went unnoticed. His family tried to reach out to the Army regarding his mental health and access to weapons, but their calls went unanswered. The shooter’s family discovered evidence of a traumatic brain injury through research on…