PLEA DEAL

Jul 01 2025CRIME

A Father's Fight for Justice: Idaho Murder Case Plea Deal Sparks Outrage

A plea deal has been struck in the Idaho murder case, but not everyone is happy about it. The father of one of the victims, Kaylee Goncalves, is speaking out against the agreement. He says he was blindsided by the news and feels the deal doesn't bring justice for his daughter or the other victims. The accused, Bryan Kohberger, has agreed to plead guilty to all charg...

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones and Disaster: How a Hobbyst Pilot Grounded a Firefighting Plane

Imagine this: A wildfire is raging, and firefighters are battling it with all they've got. Suddenly, a drone crashes into one of their planes, causing significant damage. This isn't a movie scene; it's what happened during the Los Angeles wildfires. A man named Peter Akemann, a former big shot in the video game industry, was the one flying the drone. He took his dron...

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Jan 16 2025CRIME

Mexico's El Mayo: A Deal Between Drug Lord and US Prosecutors

You might not expect a top drug lord like Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to be having friendly chats with US prosecutors. But that's exactly what's happening. El Mayo, the big boss of the Sinaloa cartel, is in talks about a plea deal. These talks aren't exactly smooth sailing, but both sides want to keep at it. El Mayo's lawyer has a tough job. He also represents El Mayo's...

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Court Reverses Defense Secretary's Nullification of 9/11 Plea Deals

In a surprising turn of events, a military appeals court has overturned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's order to scrap plea deals made with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants involved in the 9/11 attacks. This decision reinstates the agreements that would see the men plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. The brutal attacks by al-Qaida...

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Reality Star Amy Slaton's Zoo Mishap Ends with Plea Deal

Amy Slaton, known from the reality show "1000-Lb. Sisters, " recently took a plea deal. This happened after a strange incident at a Tennessee zoo last September. While visiting the Tennessee Safari Park, Slaton was bitten by a camel. The Crockett County Sheriff's Department came to help and noticed some suspicious smells coming from her car. They found drugs inside—p...

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Guantanamo Trial: Judge Revives Plea Deals for 9/11 Suspects

A military judge has just ruled that plea deals made with three key suspects in the 9/11 attacks are still valid. This includes Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is believed to be the mastermind. The judge, Air Force Col. Matthew McCall, made this decision even though the U. S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, had tried to cancel these deals. The plea deals were made to av...

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Nov 03 2024CRIME

Clown Murder Case: Killer Released After Plea Deal

A woman who dressed like a clown and shot her husband's wife back in 1990 has finally walked free. Sheila Keen-Warren, now 61, was released after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. She got a 12-year sentence, but with time already served and good behavior credit, she's out after just 18 months. This case has been a weird one, even by Florida's standards. Keen-W...

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Nov 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rapper Young Thug's Surprising Plea Deal

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, has been released from custody after pleading guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges. The rapper from Atlanta has been embroiled in a high-profile trial that's been going on for over two years. Here's what you need to know about his case. Young Thug is known for his unique style and hits like "Stoner" and "Best F...

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Nov 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Young Thug’s Release: Celebrities React and Reflect

Mariah the Scientist, the girlfriend of rapper Young Thug, has expressed gratitude after he was released from prison. "This is more than we could have hoped for, " she said. "We're so grateful. This is a huge opportunity for both of us. " Young Thug was granted parole for 15 years after accepting a plea deal. Other rappers, like Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and T. I. , al...

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Shakeup in Young Thug Trial: Co-defendant Pleads Guilty

In a surprising turn of events, a co-defendant in the lengthy racketeering and gun conspiracy trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug has agreed to a plea deal. Quamarvious Nichols, aged 29, changed his plea to guilty for conspiracy to violate Georgia's RICO statute. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to drop all other charges against him, including murder and illegal f...

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