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FBI considering moving training academy from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama: Sources

Thursday, June 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The FBI is considering moving its training academy from Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to sources familiar with the decision, as part of a broader effort to shift federal law enforcement resources out of the Capital region.The FBI said in a... Read More.

Immigrant rights groups say ICE officers ambush noncitizens in courthouse arrests, ask judge to intervene

Thursday, June 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Immigrant rights groups are asking a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to provide "emergency relief" and bar the Trump administration from continuing to ramp up its use of expedited removal.The motion, filed on Tuesday, is part of an ongoing lawsuit that is... Read More.

US military can temporarily detain protesters in Los Angeles, commander says

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The commander overseeing military operations in Los Angeles said Wednesday that troops deployed to the city can temporarily detain individuals but cannot make arrests, clarifying their authority amid ongoing protests."On federal orders, these soldiers do not conduct law enforcement operations like... Read More.

Baby dies in sweltering car as temperatures hit 90 degrees, foster parent faces charges

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) -- A foster mother in North Carolina faces charges following the death of a 7-month-old baby who was allegedly left in a hot car on a 90-degree day, police said.Djuna Bostick is charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent child abuse after the... Read More.

Suspects in New York City crypto torture case plead not guilty to kidnapping and assault

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two men accused of torturing an Italian businessman in a luxe New York City townhouse to obtain his cryptocurrency have pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping, assault and coercion as prosecutors said there are other possible victims and even shared... Read More.

Split verdict reached in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Harvey Weinstein has been convicted on one count of engaging in criminal sex but acquitted on the second in his sex crimes retrial in New York.The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the rape count.The verdict comes after some... Read More.

2 people found dead at remote campground in Michigans Isle Royale National Park

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(ISLE ROYALE, Mich.) -- Two people were found dead at Isle Royale National Park in a "remote backcountry campground" within the park, according to the National Park Service.The Isle Royal National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior in... Read More.

LA protests lead to federal charges for 2 men accused of throwing Molotov cocktails

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Two men are being charged by the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles for possession of an unregistered destructive device for their alleged roles in the LA protest violence, federal prosecutors will announce Wednesday.Emiliano Galvez and Wrackkie Quiogue are both accused... Read More.

Trump warns that LA military deployment could be first of many in response to ICE protests

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and his administration officials warned that the use of the military in response to protests against his immigration crackdown may not be limited to just Los Angeles, saying it could be the first "of many" -- and that protesters... Read More.

Diddy trial day 24 recap: Sean Combs considered himself the Michael Jordan of sex parties, witness says

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sean "Diddy" Combs was the Michael Jordan of drug-fueled sex parties -- at least, according to himself.That revelation was included in another day of testimony from Combs' ex-girlfriend, who alleges she was forced to participate in degrading sex with male prostitutes... Read More.