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Jewelry thief who swallowed luxury earrings during arrest to be sentenced in December

Tuesday, October 27 by ABC News

A thief who stole earrings valued at over $760,000 and later swallowed them while being arrested is set to be sentenced in December after he was found guilty of grand theft and robbery, the state attorney's office for Florida's ninth judicial circuit announced.Jaythan Gilder... Read More.

FBI agents charged with lying about Hunter Biden probes accuse DOJ of ‘serious abuse’

Tuesday, October 27 by ABC News

Attorneys for a former FBI agent charged with lying to Congress about the probe into Hunter Biden's laptop computer called the charges "a serious abuse of the criminal charging process" Tuesday.The Justice Department on Friday charged two former senior FBI officials for allegedly making... Read More.

Man who allegedly sent white substance to members of Congress put his address on envelopes: DOJ

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

A man was charged with allegedly sending letters with white granular substance, which turned out to be salt, to four members of Congress, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Monday in federal court in Springfield, Illinois. He was allegedly heard about reports of... Read More.

In Georgia and beyond, how election officials are working to mitigate distrust ahead of the midterms

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

Election officials from coast to coast are facing a slew of challenges ahead of the high-stakes midterms, from the Trump administration's bid to impose itself on state-run elections to last-minute court challenges and threats faced by election workers -- all under a persistent... Read More.

German teen arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with US girl’s death

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

A German teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl in the United States, according to the FBI.The 18-year-old is suspected of manipulating an Indiana teen over a social platform into harming herself and taking... Read More.

Judge rules Trump DOJ ‘unlawfully’ fired Maurene Comey

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

A federal judge in New York on Monday ruled against President Donald Trump and the Justice Department over the firing of Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from the Manhattan U.S. attorney's office. Judge Jesse Furman said Comey's termination violated civil... Read More.

15-year-old arrested in connection with shooting near FAMU

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting near Florida A&M University over the weekend, which left 12 injured, including six children, the Tallahassee Police Department announced on Monday morning. Eleven of those who were injured had gunshot wounds.Authorities said they made the... Read More.

Teen charged with murder in hit-and-run that killed two friends on e-bike pleads not guilty

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

A New Jersey teen accused of intentionally ramming his SUV into two 17-year-old girls riding an e-bike, killing them, pleaded not guilty to murder charges on Monday.Vincent Battiloro, 18, appeared in court for his arraignment on Monday, following his indictment earlier this month... Read More.

Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison: Authorities

Monday, October 26 by ABC News

Authorities are searching for 28-year-old Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) announced Monday.Morley, who is serving a life sentence, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex, the agency said."At approximately 11:30 p.m. on October... Read More.

12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida university, police say

Sunday, October 25 by ABC News

At least 12 people were injured, including six children, amid a Saturday evening shooting in Tallahassee, near the campus of Florida A&M University, officials said.Eleven of those who were injured had gunshot wounds, Tallahassee Chief of Police Lawrence Revell told reporters during a late-night... Read More.

Flash-flood threat continues in the Southwest, but outlook is improving

Sunday, October 25 by ABC News

Parts of the Southwest could see more flash flooding Sunday after heavy rains caused flooding on Saturday in New Mexico and Colorado.While the severe storm threat is less today, some storms Sunday afternoon and evening could be strong enough to produce gusty winds, isolated... Read More.

Six Flags announces new safety measures for Goliath coaster following rider death

Sunday, October 25 by ABC News

Six Flags administrators announced Saturday that they will institute new safety measures, including seatbelts, for the Goliath coaster at the company's Georgia park, nearly two weeks after a rider was killed when he fell off the ride.Administrators said that the hyper coaster at... Read More.