Author: Landon Mion

Tragedy struck on Friday night as two teenage girls, ages 17 and 18, drowned in the waters off Coney Island in New York. The New York City Police Department reported that the girls went missing around 8:10 p.m. near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. An hour later, they were found on the shoreline. The girls were rushed to Coney Island Hospital but were tragically pronounced dead. This heartbreaking incident comes just a week after two teenage boys also lost their lives in a similar drowning accident at Jacob Riis Park in Queens. The bodies of Elyjha Chandler, 16, and Christian Perkins,…

The Shocking Case of Impersonation of a CPS Worker in Texas Recently, a shocking incident in Texas has left everyone in disbelief. Being accused of impersonating a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker to gain access to children, Gerald Don Miller, a 56-year-old man, has been charged with three counts of impersonating a public servant and one count of sexual assault. The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office received a report on June 18, leading to Miller’s arrest and subsequent investigation. During the investigation, it was discovered that a similar incident had occurred in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in November. The suspect and vehicle…

A federal judge in Georgia temporarily blocked part of a law that limits the number of times people or organizations can post bonds in a year unless they meet bail bond company criteria. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert put a 14-day hold on the law, allowing arguments on whether it should be stayed until a lawsuit is resolved. The law restricts posting more than three cash bonds a year without meeting bail bond company requirements. Other sections of the law, like requiring cash bail for certain crimes, were allowed to take effect. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a…

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served on Wednesday as part of a deal he reached with the U.S. Justice Department to end his imprisonment. Assange, an Australian publisher, entered the guilty plea Wednesday morning in federal court in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth in the Pacific. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Ramona Manglona. The plea in the commonwealth accommodated Assange’s wish to avoid the continental U.S. The deal was first disclosed Monday night in a letter from the Justice Department. Assange arrived in court after…

Another tragic shooting incident has left a community in mourning as a fourth victim succumbs to injuries sustained outside a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police reported that a total of 14 people were wounded in the shooting, including civilians, law enforcement officers, and the suspect, 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey. The shooting occurred on a Friday morning, resulting in the death of four civilians: Shirley Taylor, Callie Weems, Roy Sturgis, and Ellen Shrum. Seven other civilians survived their injuries, with some still hospitalized. Law enforcement officers involved in the incident also sustained injuries but are in stable…

California Governor Gavin Newsom aims to restrict students’ smartphone use in schools following concerns about the negative impact of social media on children’s mental health. This decision aligns with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s call for warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarettes and alcohol, emphasizing the need to protect young people. Newsom and his wife have long advocated for tighter regulations on tech companies to safeguard children from social media harm. The governor plans to collaborate with the state legislature to enforce restrictions on smartphone use during school hours, building upon a 2019 law granting…

Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to address the House Judiciary Committee about allegations of an FBI plot to assassinate former President Trump and the Justice Department’s supposed involvement in a New York hush money case. Garland will refute accusations of contempt against him and highlight the DOJ’s achievements under his leadership. He plans to debunk false narratives while emphasizing the critical work of the department in reducing crime rates and prosecuting hate crimes. Trump recently claimed that the FBI was authorized to use deadly force against him during a search at Mar-a-Lago, which has been refuted as standard procedure…

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, revealed on Sunday that she is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. Despite this setback, the 74-year-old congresswoman remains optimistic and vows to return stronger than ever. Jackson Lee has represented Texas’ 18th congressional district for 30 years, demonstrating her dedication to public service. Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Jackson Lee expressed her faith in God and the expertise of her medical team. While she may need to step back from her congressional duties temporarily, she assured her constituents that her office will continue its essential services. Having successfully fought breast cancer in the past, Jackson…

A shocking discover made headlines in Baltimore, Maryland, as a fetus was found on an MTA Green Route bus. The police responded to the scene after the bus driver reported the unusual finding on Saturday afternoon. This incident adds to a series of disturbing cases involving infants found in abnormal locations. The community was left in shock as the bus traveled its route between Towson and Downtown Baltimore. Residents expressed their concerns and disbelief over such tragic events occurring in their area. In a similar incident, a month prior, a woman in Florida was charged after leaving a dead baby…

The University of Virginia has reached a $9 million settlement with the families of victims of a tragic 2022 campus shooting that claimed the lives of three university football players and injured two other students. The families will receive $2 million each for D’Sean Perry, Devin Chandler, and Lavel Davis Jr., with an additional $3 million going to the two wounded students, Mike Hollins and Marlee Morgan. Despite the settlement, some families are pushing for the immediate release of an independent investigation report completed last year. The report delved into the university’s handling of the suspect, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr.,…