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Opening statements made in Helena woman's trial on sexual abuse, tampering charges

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of a Helena woman charged in Lewis and Clark County with multiple felony counts, including sexual abuse of children. Wisper Percival was charged in February 2024 with five felony counts of sexual abuse of children, felony custodial interference, three felony counts of tampering

Rape retrial hears Weinstein 'preyed' on aspiring US actress

Rape retrial hears Weinstein 'preyed' on aspiring US actress

Prosecutors in the rape retrial of disgraced US movie mogul Harvey Weinstein told Tuesday how he wielded his power to prey on then-aspiring actress Jessica Mann. Weinstein, a central figure of abuse allegations that spurred the MeToo movement, appeared at the New York City courtroom wheelchair-bound due to

El Salvador holds mass trial of nearly 500 alleged gang members

El Salvador holds mass trial of nearly 500 alleged gang members

Nearly 490 alleged members of the powerful Central American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including several alleged leaders, went on trial collectively in El Salvador on Monday, accused of thousands of murders. El Salvador is conducting mass trials of thousands of suspected gang members, many of whom have spent years

Shreveport reeling after deadly domestic shooting claims 8 children

(The Center Square) – Shreveport on Monday continued to grapple with the aftermath of one of the city’s deadliest tragedies. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office released the names of eight young children who were shot to death by suspect Shamar Elkins. Identified by the mothers, the children killed were

Singer D4vd charged with murder after teen's body found in Tesla

Singer D4vd charged with murder after teen's body found in Tesla

Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of his young teenage girlfriend, whose decomposing corpse was found in a Tesla that had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces a possible death penalty over the horrifying

Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen's body found in Tesla

Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen's body found in Tesla

Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was found in an abandoned Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was expected to appear in court Monday to face multiple charges over

Minnesota county charges ICE agent in 'milestone' prosecution

(The Center Square) – Minnesota prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a federal immigration agent for his actions during Operation Metro Surge. This comes as the state is pursuing more than a dozen additional investigations as part of Minnesota’s effort to scrutinize federal law enforcement. The Hennepin County Attorney’s