Jennifer Johnson

Iowa October 1

Des Moines Public School Board accepts superintendent's resignation after ICE arrest

Superintendent Ian Roberts resigns from Des Moines Public Schools following ICE arrest, revelations he lacked valid Iowa license and work authorization.

Politics September 23

Trump golf club gunman found guilty after assassination attempt; tries to stab self in court

Jury reaches verdict in Ryan Routh trial for attempted assassination of Donald Trump at West Palm Beach golf club on September 15, 2024.

Donald Trump September 22

Tony Hawk, Taiwan and a flashlight: Trump assassination attempt suspect’s bizarre defense

Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, questioned his first of three witnesses Monday.

Politics September 19

Prosecutors present final witness tying Ryan Routh to Trump's golf club and gun purchase

Ryan Routh left handwritten note confessing to assassination attempt on Donald Trump, FBI agent tells federal court in ongoing criminal trial.

Politics September 19

Prosecutors to rest case in Trump assassination attempt trial, defense preps witnesses

Ryan Routh represents himself as prosecutors prepare to rest case in West Palm Beach golf club shooting trial

Politics September 18

Explosives expert details devices as Trump attempted assassination trial nears close

Federal prosecutors present homemade device evidence and rifle testimony in Ryan Routh's trial for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his golf club.

Politics September 18

Prosecutors to wrap Trump assassination attempt case as defense readies witnesses

Ryan Routh's federal assassination attempt trial features key evidence including a 'Dear World' letter offering $150,000 bounty and testimony from former associates.

Donald Trump September 17

Gun seller tells Ryan Routh: 'I heard of you threatening people' in tense courtroom exchange

Key witness tells jurors Ryan Routh bought semiautomatic rifle for Trump assassination attempt, claiming he needed it because his son faced intimidation.

Politics September 17

Gun seller takes stand in Trump assassination attempt trial with key testimony about rifle purchase

Federal prosecutors call new witnesses, including the alleged rifle seller, in Ryan Routh's assassination attempt trial against President Donald Trump in Florida.

Politics September 16

FBI phone extractions, DNA testimony headline Day 7 of Ryan Routh trial

Ryan Routh's assassination attempt trial continues with new digital forensic evidence that prosecutors say show anti-Trump messages and DNA results tying him to key items.

Donald Trump September 16

Trump assassination attempt trial continues with more FBI testimony after rifle called ‘prepared to fire’

Federal prosecutors are expected to continue presenting forensic evidence Tuesday in the case of Ryan Routh who is accused of plotting to kill President Donald Trump in 2024.

Politics September 15

Ryan Routh’s SUV looked ‘lived in,’ filled with passports, phones and notes, FBI special agent testifies

Trial for man charged with allegedly trying to assassinate Trump continues as FBI agent testifies cluttered SUV containing phones, notes about Mexico flight and a .45-caliber cartridge casing.

Politics September 15

Prosecution presses forward as Ryan Routh trial resumes on Day 6

Routh, representing himself, delivered a rambling opening last week cut short by the judge as prosecutors began laying out their case.

Politics September 12

Flashlight, rifle, backpacks: Prosecutors outline Ryan Routh’s alleged sniper setup

FBI agents testified in Ryan Routh's federal trial, presenting evidence they say link his clothing to the alleged sniper's nest at Trump International Golf Club.

Politics September 11

Secret Service agent details ‘textbook ambush,’ bizarre self-representation in Ryan Routh trial

Federal prosecutors say Ryan Routh came within seconds of assassinating Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course, as his trial opened with Secret Service agents' testimony Thursday.

Gilgo Beach Murders September 6

Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann loses bid to toss DNA evidence at upcoming murder trial

Rex Heuermann lost his bid to exclude DNA evidence linking him to seven Gilgo Beach serial killing victims found along Long Island's Ocean Parkway over two decades.

New York August 14

Guatemalan national freed without bail in THC gummies case that sent 12 middle-schoolers to the hospital

Guatemalan national Wilmer Castillo Garcia released without bail after allegedly selling THC gummies that hospitalized 12 New York middle school students in March.

New York August 14

NYPD releases dramatic body cam footage of officers tackling alleged teen gunman in Brooklyn chase

Brooklyn teen faces multiple gun charges after NYPD officers chase and arrest him following shots fired call, body camera video shows incident.

Israel June 19

Former Hamas hostage Edan Alexander returns to a hero’s welcome in New Jersey

Freed hostage Edan Alexander returns to New Jersey after release from Hamas captivity where he was greeted by emotional crowds and a community that never stopped praying.