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Charlie Kirk’s family wants capital murder trial to start next year: Court filing

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is asking that the trial of his alleged murderer begin next year -- sooner than the timelines suggested by the state and defense, according to new court filings.The suspect, Tyler Robinson, is due in court on... Read More.

Body-camera footage released in police shooting of Miss. 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as family speaks out

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has released the body camera footage of the officer-involved shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was fatally shot in a Walmart parking lot on June 14 during an alleged shoplifting pursuit.The release of the video on Thursday came after... Read More.

New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

New York City horse-drawn carriages will be riding into the sunset in less than two years after city leaders voted Thursday to ban the practice following the death of an 18-year-old tourist who was killed during a ride in Central Park over the... Read More.

‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge in Massachusetts

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

The popular social media influencer Clavicular, tied to the online "looksmaxxing" fad, pleaded not guilty to a rape charge in Massachusetts Thursday morning and was granted $10,000 bail.The 20-year-old Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, was charged last month with raping a 17-year-old... Read More.

Virginia state lawmaker who led redistricting push indicted by DOJ in marijuana trafficking conspiracy

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

Federal authorities have indicted Virginia Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and several family members and associates on charges stemming from a yearslong marijuana trafficking conspiracy and corruption probe. Lucas, 82, has long been a powerful force in Virginia state politics and previously spearheaded... Read More.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Judge denies request to question holdout juror

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

A Massachusetts judge on Wednesday denied a request from Lindsay Clancy's attorneys to question the holdout juror who forced a mistrial in her triple-murder case. Clancy, who was charged with killing her three children, is still due to appear in court on Nov.... Read More.

60 people treated after chemical release leads to evacuations in Toledo, Ohio

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

At least 60 people were being treated for unspecified symptoms after an incident at Toledo, Ohio, business led to the release of a hazardous chemical, city officials said Wednesday.The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department said in a statement Wednesday evening that the people were treated... Read More.

Teacher injured in shooting at Oregon elementary school says she played dead after being shot

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

A teacher who was critically injured in a deadly shooting at an elementary school in Oregon last week said she played dead after being shot in her classroom.The mass shooting unfolded in a special needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend... Read More.

Teen’s alleged rape at frat near Univ. of Chicago follows prior incidents: Lawsuit

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

An unnamed teenager who alleged she was sexually assaulted at a University of Chicago frat house has filed a lawsuit, alleging the fraternity did not do enough to prevent sexual assaults, despite several other reports dating back to 2009.The teen has accused Alpha Delta... Read More.

Police searching for gunman in possible road-rage killing on George Washington Bridge

Wednesday, October 21 by ABC News

An investigation is underway Wednesday to identify a suspect who fatally shot a motorist on the upper deck of New York's iconic George Washington Bridge, police said.A 46-year-old man, an off-duty Con Edison worker, was driving a blue Volkswagen Golf in the westbound lanes... Read More.