El Paso, Texas — In a poignant courtroom scene, Yolanda Tinajero faced the man convicted of murdering her brother, Arturo Benavides, among others, during the 2019 mass shooting at a local Walmart. Tinajero’s emotional victim impact statement resonated throughout the courtroom as she expressed a wish to hug the shooter, Patrick Crusius, conveying forgiveness despite … Read more
El Paso, Texas – In a poignant episode of humanity and forgiveness that unfolded in an El Paso courtroom, Yolanda Tinajero offered a surprising gesture to Patrick Crusius, the man who killed her brother and 22 others in a racially motivated attack at a Walmart in 2019. In an unexpected moment during the hearing, Tinajero … Read more
Phoenix, Arizona — A death row inmate in Arizona, who has repeatedly voiced that his execution is overdue, forfeited his last opportunity to delay his capital punishment. Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was convicted for the 2002 murder of Ted Price near Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix. Gunches, who had pleaded guilty to both kidnapping and … Read more
New York — Two years after surviving a horrific antisemitic assault, Joey Borgen, a native of New York City, is charting a new course by relocating to Israel in late March. This decision follows a deeply traumatic experience during a pro-Israel rally in Times Square on May 20, 2021, where Borgen, identifiable by his yarmulke, … Read more
Newtown, Conn. – As the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting approaches, a mother who lost her child in the tragedy reflects on her journey of grief and resilience. Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse was among the 26 victims, emphasizes her efforts to foster growth and healing not just for herself but … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – In the aftermath of a recent tragedy, community members in Youngstown, Ohio, came together for the 27th annual Streetscape event. The event aimed to beautify the city and uplift spirits after a devastating explosion at the downtown Realty Tower building. Despite the somber mood following the incident, volunteers gathered to plant flowers, … Read more