Man threatened ‘mass murder’ after Charlie Kirk killing, feds say, & more cases
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Thousands of legal cases reach U.S. courts every year. From accusations of mistreatment in prisons to fraud to sexual abuse and beyond, here are some of the latest from across the country.
Man threatened ‘mass murder’ of minorities after Charlie Kirk killing, feds say
In Jamestown, New Mexico, a 19-year-old named Jace Allen was arrested after federal prosecutors said he threatened “mass murder” against Jews and minorities following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Allen, who used the alias “Jebron Lames” on social media, was tracked by the FBI after investigators said he posted threats online. He is charged with transmitting communications containing a threat to injure another person, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. | Published Sept. 15 | Read More
Man landed private plane at Navy base twice, causing CA island lockdown, feds say
In San Diego, Andrew Kyle White, 37, is facing prison time over landing his private plane on a U.S. Navy base on San Clemente Island, causing a lockdown, federal prosecutors said. White, who pleaded guilty to theft of government property and illegal entry, previously landed on the island without permission and was warned against returning, according to prosecutors. He is set to be sentenced on Sept. 29. | Published Sept. 16 | Read More
13-year-old killed by soccer coach with history of abuse was groomed, CA claim says
The family of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez has filed claims against the city and county of Los Angeles, saying officials failed to prevent his murder by soccer coach Mario Garcia-Aquino, who had a history of sexual abuse accusations. Garcia-Aquino is accused of killing Oscar and dumping his body in Ventura County. The family blames officials for a “careless” background check and allowing Garcia-Aquino to run a soccer club. | Published Sept. 17 | Read More
Culver’s had 79 minors under 16 working illegally at Georgia restaurants, feds say
In Georgia, operators of two Culver’s restaurants are paying penalties for child labor violations involving 79 minors under 16, federal court documents show. The U.S. Department of Labor found minors working illegal hours and performing dangerous tasks at locations in Suwanee and Dawsonville. The franchisee has agreed to pay a $60,116 fine, according to court documents. | Published Sept. 18 | Read More
Woman threatening flight attendants had to be duct-taped to seat, feds say
On a flight to Las Vegas, Ketty J. Dilone was duct-taped to her seat after federal authorities said she threatened flight attendants and displayed “disturbing” behavior. Dilone, who was arrested upon landing, is charged with interference with a flight crew and assault, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada. The incident prevented flight attendants from performing their duties during landing, court documents say. | Published Sept. 19 | Read More
ICE holds immigrants in cold, ‘filthy’ and crowded cells in California, suit says
In San Francisco, a federal lawsuit says that ICE is holding detainees in “squalid” conditions at a building not used for detentions in decades. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of four plaintiffs, challenges ICE’s practices of lengthy detentions and courthouse arrests. | Published Sept. 22 | Read More
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