Explosion Suspect to Face Trial on First Degree Arson Charges

Colorado Springs, Colorado – A man facing charges for setting off a homemade explosive device near downtown Colorado Springs is scheduled to stand trial after a preliminary hearing on Monday. The suspect, Edward Kiley, appeared before a judge where the only charge eligible for the hearing was first degree arson, among several charges he was … Read more

JNJ and LEGN Biotech Face FDA Scrutiny Over Carvykti Supplemental License Application

Washington, D.C. — The FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee is set to convene on Friday to deliberate on Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech Corporation’s supplemental biologics license application for Carvykti. This drug is intended for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have undergone previous lines of therapy. The panel will specifically analyze … Read more

Child Killed in Athens Shooting: Three Teens Face Murder Charges

Athens, Georgia – In a tragic incident in Athens, three teenagers are now facing charges after a child was shot and killed on Friday night. The Athens-Clarke County police responded to a shooting at the Hallmark Mobile Home Park, where they discovered two children had been shot, with one child tragically losing their life. An … Read more

Transgender Women of Color Face Disproportionate Fatal Violence Risk

Los Angeles, California – A recent spike in violence has left the transgender community reeling, with many facing fatal encounters at the hands of partners, acquaintances, and strangers. The perpetrators, in some cases, have been brought to justice, while in others, justice remains elusive. These tragic incidents have shed light on the pervasive anti-transgender bias … Read more

School Shooter’s Father to Face Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter in Landmark Case

PONTIAC, Michigan – Following his wife’s conviction in the high-profile case involving the mother of a teenager responsible for a deadly school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, James Crumbley, the father of the teenage shooter, is set to face trial on March 5. Prosecutors have taken the extraordinary legal route of holding the parents accountable for … Read more

Workers in India’s Informal Sector Face Week Highlighting Need for Safety Reforms and Protections

Hyderabad, India – A series of tragic incidents have unfolded in India’s informal sector, shedding light on the unsafe working conditions faced by migrant contractual workers across various states. From toxic gas exposure in Hyderabad to fatal accidents at construction sites in Chhattisgarh, the recent week has seen multiple lives lost due to inadequate safety … Read more

Health Workers in Kenya Face Repression and Violence During Peaceful Protest

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently staged a peaceful protest in Nairobi, demanding the release of funds for medical interns and payment of post-graduate fees crucial for the healthcare system in Kenya. Unfortunately, the protest took a violent turn when KMPDU General Secretary Dr. Davji Bhimji Attellah was … Read more

Assailant on the Loose: Woman Slashed in Face on Bronx Bus Sparks Citywide Manhunt

New York City, NY – Last Friday, an alarming incident in the bustling streets of Mount Hope, The Bronx, has left the community on edge. Aboard a Bx2 bus, a woman was the victim of a violent assault after experiencing harassment from a man. The situation quickly escalated from unwanted advances to physical violence, resulting … Read more

Mojave Desert Victims Identified as Four Suspects Face Murder Charges

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has identified the final victims in the case of six bodies found in the Mojave Desert last month. Adrian Ochoa-Salgado, 41, and Narcisco Sandoval, 47, were identified Friday. The department had asked for the public’s assistance in identifying the victims and released a sketch of … Read more

Indicted Migrants in Times Square Attack on NYPD Officers Face Felony Charges

New York City, New York – Seven migrants accused of a brutal attack on two New York City police officers in Times Square have been indicted by a grand jury, officials announced Thursday. The charges were brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in response to the public outrage following the January 27th attack. Bragg … Read more