Bryan Kohberger's decision to plead guilty in the murder case of four University of Idaho students shifts the power dynamic in unexpected ways. By avoiding a trial, Kohberger keeps the full story to himself, leaving many questions unanswered. Experts suggest this gives him a strange kind of control, allowing him to shape his narrative from behind bars. The families ...
A former sheriff from Virginia, Scott Jenkins, found himself in the news again. This time, it was because he received a pardon from former President Donald Trump. Jenkins, who was 53 years old at the time of his conviction, had served as the sheriff of Culpeper County for over a decade. He was first elected in 2011 and won re-election twice. However, his career took ...
A recent incident in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations about political violence. In the early hours of April 13, 2025, a fire broke out at the governor's official residence. The governor, Josh Shapiro, and his family were inside at the time, but thankfully, no one was harmed. The fire was reported around 2 a. m. , just hours afte...
A student's involvement in pro-Palestinian activism led to her abrupt detention. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at a Boston university, was taken into custody by federal immigration agents. This happened on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening, she was being held at a processing center in Louisiana. This transfer seemed to go against a court order that required 48 hour...
South Carolina is gearing up for a historic execution. The state plans to use a firing squad, a method not seen in the U. S. since 2010. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, is 67 years old. He was found guilty of a brutal crime in 2001. Sigmon killed his ex-girlfriend's parents, David and Gladys Larke, with a baseball bat. The judge gave Sigmon three choices for his ex...
The Supreme Court is tackling a big question. Can a boss's preference for certain employees be considered unfair treatment? This isn't about who gets along with whom. It's about whether the law is fair to everyone. The case involves an employee, Marlean Ames. She believes she was overlooked for a promotion because her boss had favorites. The boss was gay, and s...
The year was 2011 when a tragic crime changed several lives forever. Two men, both African Americans, entered a peaceful church in Texas, only this time, was not for worship. Steven Lawayne Nelson, 37 and awaiting execution, had an unusual life. The man had a tale of misfortune and curiosity of killing a church pastor. Nelson was not a murderer by nature. Nelson ha...
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is in hot water. He's been charged with a single count of misdemeanor DUI, confirmed by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. This news comes after he was caught driving at over 100 mph in a white Dodge sedan on the US-101 northbound in November. Officers spotted signs of alcohol impairment during the arrest. Robins...
Confessions play a huge role in solving crimes, but sometimes, innocent people admit to crimes they didn't commit. Research often uses students or volunteers in controlled settings, which may not fully capture the real deal. Let's dive deeper into false confessions during police interrogations. We'll break down key ideas, look at specific court cases, update the way ...