Law - Page 142

February 9, 2024

40,000 children left without parents as El Salvador jails 1% of population

An estimated 40,000 children in El Salvador have had one or both parents detained as part of President Nayib Bukele's anti-gang campaign, which aims to combat violence.

February 9, 2024

Oklahoma judge resigns following criticism for texting during 2-year-old's murder trial

District Judge Traci Soderstrom, who sent over 500 texts to her court officer during a murder trial, has agreed to resign and never seek judicial office in Oklahoma again.

February 9, 2024

Girlfriend of suspect accused of killing 8 in Chicago pleads not guilty to obstruction

The girlfriend of Romeo Nance, who was suspected of fatally shooting eight people in a Chicago suburb, has pleaded not guilty to an obstruction of justice charge.

February 9, 2024

Nebraska lawmaker proposes 'stand your ground' gun law

Nebraska is considering joining the majority of GOP-led states by introducing a "stand your ground" law. This bill aims to protect those who use deadly force in self-defense.

February 9, 2024

NYC woman receives sentence in COVID aid fraud scheme involving hotel rooms

New York prosecutors say a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced in connection with a COVID-19 fraud scheme. Chanette Lewis exploited a COVID-19 safe-lodging program.

February 9, 2024

Off-duty police officers in Nebraska cleared after fatally shooting 2 illegal immigrants

Two off-duty police officers in Nebraska were not charged after fatally shooting two men who were in the country illegally. The police officers were working security at a bar.

February 9, 2024

New Hampshire corrections officer faces murder charge after inmate dies in psych ward

A former New Hampshire corrections officer was charged on Thursday with second-degree murder in the death of a patient at New Hampshire’s prison psychiatric unit.

February 8, 2024

Hungary's president faces calls to resign after issuing pardon in child sexual abuse case

Pressure is mounting on Hungary's President Katalin Novák to resign following revelations that she pardoned a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case.

February 8, 2024

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Massachusetts escapes police custody in Kenya

A man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Massachusetts and leaving her body at a Boston airport escaped from police custody in Kenya, officials say.

February 8, 2024

Kansas lawmakers approve 93% pay raise for themselves starting next year

Kansas is poised to significantly increase the pay for state legislators, nearly doubling their compensation. The raise would bring their total pay to almost $58,000.