Exonerated man refused to admit guilt to parole board 8 times, attorney says
In an act of desperation, Rafael Ruiz told the parole board he was guilty once in order to see his dying mother and was still denied his freedom.
TikTok-inspired boys charged for allegedly scorching outlets in school
The boys, ages 15 and 16, are charged with attempting to burn a public building.
Trump impeachment trial live updates: Senators question House managers, Trump lawyers
President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial enters a new phase Wednesday, when senators begin up to 16 hours of questions to the House managers and defense team.
Black police officer group slams alleged racism in St. Louis police department
The St. Louis circuit attorney claims she’s facing a racist conspiracy.
Inmate serving 60-year sentence for selling weed requests clemency
Michael Thompson, 68, has been in prison since 1996 for selling weed to an informant. Guns were also found in his home after his arrest.
Former child star arrested for meth, burglary
Former child actor and star of “The Mighty Ducks” Shaun Weiss has been arrested after breaking into a car in a garage while under the influence of methamphetamine.
Author tour for controversial ‘American Dirt’ is canceled
The publisher of Jeanine Cummins’ controversial novel “American Dirt” has cancelled the remainder of her promotional tour, citing concerns for her safety
Graco rocking seats recalled over suffocation risk
No one has been injured by the rocker.
Teen accuses strip club chain of human trafficking, sex abuse: Lawsuit
A teenage girl filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Scores accusing the nationwide strip club chain of sexual abuse and human trafficking.
US chartered flight from China’s coronavirus zone rerouted to March Air Reserve Base
The U.S. government’s chartered flight evacuating American consulate staffers and private U.S. citizens from the coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan, China, has been rerouted.