WASHINGTON — In a sweeping late-day move, President Donald Trump granted pardons or commutations to over a thousand individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. This bold step included several from Central New York, realigning the course of numerous lives and legal trajectories. The Capitol attack, aimed at halting the … Read more
Syracuse, N.Y. — A detailed investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s Office has concluded that police officers acted justifiably in the fatal shooting of a man responsible for the deaths of a Syracuse police officer and an Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy. The report, released on Wednesday, addresses a violent encounter that resulted in … Read more
GALVESTON, Texas — In the aftermath of a pivotal legal decision, families of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting were overcome with emotion as the parents of the suspect were found not liable by a Galveston county jury. The case, closely watched by the nation, centered on whether the parents had negligently … Read more
Houston, Texas — In a significant verdict, the parents of a Texas high school student who carried out a shooting were found not liable for negligence in a civil lawsuit. This decision came after allegations that they had failed to prevent their son from accessing the firearms used in the tragic event. The case, which … Read more
Galveston, Texas – A jury concluded on Thursday that the parents of a Texas teenager accused of a deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School in 2018 hold no responsibility for the tragedy. The decision came after a wrenching civil lawsuit that revisited the events leading to the deaths of 10 people, echoing the continuing … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – The sound of explosives echoed across the city of Baltimore on Monday as crews initiated a carefully planned demolition of a collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, marking a significant step towards freeing the Dali container ship from its entrapment amidst the wreckage. The controlled detonation sent mangled steel trusses … Read more
Uvalde, Texas – Families affected by the tragic 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, displayed anger and shock upon learning from an independent report that local law enforcement officers present during the shooting did not violate policy. The report, presented by retired Austin police detective Jesse Prado to the Uvalde city council, … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Atmos Energy, the natural gas distribution company, has confirmed that its system was not involved in the recent explosion at a Fort Worth hotel. The explosion, which occurred on Monday, caused significant damage to the hotel and raised concerns about potential gas system issues. The company’s statement comes as the investigation … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Following the explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Atmos Energy officials have completed safety checks and investigation, finding “no indication” of their equipment or gas lines being involved. The blast, which injured 21 people, occurred in the basement of the hotel where a restaurant, Musume, was under … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Houston Street in front of the Sandman Hotel has been reopened to traffic, three days after an explosion forced the area to be closed off. Crews were spotted removing road barriers on Thursday evening, signaling the return to normalcy in the area. The blast, which occurred on Monday afternoon, blew out … Read more