Husband charged with murder in wife’s 2002 disappearance makes 1st court appearance, denied bail

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE, Md.) -- Dwight Rust Jr. this week appeared virtually for his first appearance in a Maryland court, a day after being arrested for the first-degree murder of his wife, Michelle Rust, 24 years ago. Baltimore County District Court Judge Krystin Richardson ruled in... Read More.

DOJ internal watchdog to review department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced Thursday it is launching an audit into the DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act that mandated the release of the department's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a statement from... Read More.

Father, teen arrested after chemical explosives were found at their New York home

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(SYOSSET, N.Y.) -- A New York father and son were arrested and charged after investigators discovered chemicals at their residence that had been combined to create explosive materials, according to police. Investigators discovered the chemicals while they were looking into a "bias incident" in... Read More.

Man who allegedly beat 84-year-old with dementia, set him on fire is charged with murder

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A man is charged with murder for allegedly beating an 84-year-old man with dementia and setting him on fire, Los Angeles prosecutors said.The victim, Bang Cho, had wandered away from a senior care home when he was attacked just before midnight... Read More.

Former police officer arrested over alleged mass shooting plot at Louisiana festival

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(DESTIN, Fla.) -- A former police officer who allegedly was traveling to Louisiana to conduct a mass shooting at a large festival was arrested Wednesday night in a Florida hotel where investigators found a gun and nearly 200 rounds of ammunition, authorities said.Christopher Gillum,... Read More.

Retrial begins for former Ohio sheriff’s deputy charged with murder of Casey Goodson, Jr.

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Opening arguments in the re-trial of Jason Meade are set to begin in a Columbus, Ohio, courtroom on Thursday morning as the former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy faces charges of murder and reckless homicide in the fatal 2020 shooting of 23-year-old... Read More.

D4vd murder case: Medical examiner report released on teen’s cause of death

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The 14-year-old girl whose dismembered remains authorities say were found decomposing in the singer D4vd's towed Tesla last year died by "multiple penetrating injuries," according to the newly unsealed medical examiner's report.D4vd -- a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident whose legal name... Read More.

Georgia wildfire destroys dozens of homes, spreads to more than 5,000 acres

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(BRANTLEY COUNTY, Ga.) -- Dry conditions from a persistent drought and gusty winds were fueling wildfires on Wednesday in the Southeast, including a blaze in Southeast Georgia that has destroyed dozens of homes and prompted evacuations.Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency... Read More.

Man charged with supplying gun to Louisiana father who allegedly killed 8 children

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 56-year-old Louisiana man is facing federal charges for allegedly supplying an assault-style pistol that Shamar Elkins is suspected of using to allegedly kill eight children, including seven of his own, in a shooting in Shreveport over the weekend, officials said.Charles... Read More.

2 dead, at least 19 injured following chemical leak at West Virginia industrial plant

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two people died and at least 19 others were injured following a chemical leak at a West Virginia refinery plant that was scheduled to be shut down Wednesday morning, officials said.Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango told reporters that workers were... Read More.

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Husband charged with murder in wife’s 2002 disappearance makes 1st court appearance, denied bail

DOJ internal watchdog to review department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

Father, teen arrested after chemical explosives were found at their New York home

Man who allegedly beat 84-year-old with dementia, set him on fire is charged with murder

Former police officer arrested over alleged mass shooting plot at Louisiana festival

Retrial begins for former Ohio sheriff’s deputy charged with murder of Casey Goodson, Jr.

D4vd murder case: Medical examiner report released on teen’s cause of death

Georgia wildfire destroys dozens of homes, spreads to more than 5,000 acres

Man charged with supplying gun to Louisiana father who allegedly killed 8 children

2 dead, at least 19 injured following chemical leak at West Virginia industrial plant

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