Accused cop killer released from jail on bond
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A Harris County judge is facing blowback following a decision to set bond for a man charged with capital murder in the 2024 death of a Harris County deputy. Dremone Francis was given a $1 million bond for the death of a Harris County deputy. Francis is charged with capital murder and tampering with evidence.

UVA stabbing: Shelter-in-place lifted, suspect detained
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The shelter in place at the University of Virginia was lifted after UVA officials confirmed the situation was under control. The campus had been placed on lockdown while police searched for a knife-wielding suspect who allegedly stabbed a person. The suspect was detained. The stabbing victim was transported to the hospital, but their condition remains unknown.

UVA emergency: Active attacker with knife on campus
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An "active attacker with knife" has been reported on the campus of the University of Virginia, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the to the campus grounds for a report of a stabbing around 4:35 p.m. The victim was taken to the campus health facility. Thursday. UVA officials described the suspect as a middle-aged white male, in a white t-shirt, blue pants, and white shoes. Police are searching for the suspect, students and staff should stay where they are until the order is lifted. This marks the second time in a week that the University of Virginia has been placed under a shelter-in-place order.

Gene Hackman's cause of death not clear; deemed ‘suspicious’

A search warrant shows that Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog had been dead for some time and the couple’s bodies were in different rooms.

ICE raids family-owned restaurant in South Jersey, arrests owners

A community is showing a South Jersey family support after their beloved restaurant in Haddon Township, Jersey Kebab, got an unexpected visit from ICE officers.

Andrew Tate, brother Tristan leave Romania for US amid human trafficking case

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after a travel ban on them was lifted, a spokesman said.

Evacuation underway amid possible gas leak in PA
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An explosion at a construction site in East Germantown has prompted evacuations nearby. Crews are responding after officials say a large natural gas line was struck near North 18th Street and Olney Avenue around 8:15 a.m.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says 'some Epstein information' will be released Thursday

Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the imminent release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, including flight logs and names, while emphasizing the protection of over 200 victims' identities.

Firing squad execution planned in South Carolina: Is the method making a return?

Brad Sigmon, set for execution by firing squad on March 7, seeks a delay, citing concerns over South Carolina’s lethal injection process. If carried out, it would be the first U.S. firing squad execution since 2010.

Reporter found dead before Super Bowl had sedative in his system, police say

A TV reporter covering the Super Bowl was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room. Police say a sedative was in his system, and a suspect faces theft charges.

Highway shooting in Oakland leaves 1 injured
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FOX 2 Bay Area reporter Henry Lee joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft with the latest details on a highway shooting in Oakland that left one person wounded on Tuesday.

Judge unseals transcript of hearing in Kohberger case
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An Idaho judge has unsealed a 175-page transcript of a recent closed-door hearing in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death.

Spring break warning: What to know about crime in these tourist hot spots

Travelers will start making plans for a getaway with spring break coming up, and here’s what you need to know before visiting these popular tourist destinations.

Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries

Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.

3 injured in medical helicopter crash
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According to Novant Health, three team members were on the helicopter at the time of the crash and are being transported to the hospital for evaluation. There were no patients on the aircraft. A spokesperson for Novant Health sent WECT News the following statement:

Bryan Kohberger adds new lawyer ahead of murder trial: Who is Bicka Barlow?

Bicka Barlow, an expert on DNA forensics who testified as an expert witness for Bryan Kohberger during an August 2023 hearing, joins his defense team. Here's what to know ahead of the trial.