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Fulton County DA says charges could come as soon as July in election interference probe

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) told law enforcement officers Monday she plans to announce indictments in her probe into interference into the 2020 election as early as July, requesting “heightened security and preparedness in the coming months.”The letter, first reported by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, is one of the latest progress updates on a probe centered on former President Trump’s effort to block President Biden’s victory in the state since Willis in January said charging decisions would be imminent.Willis said she will announce any indictment between July 11 and September 1, noting that an announcement in the case is likely to spur “significant public reaction.”Willis’s case could be far reaching, with prior interviews with the grand jury forewoman noting its final report suggested multiple indictments.While Trump was never interviewed in connection with the probe, his former attorney Rudy Giuliani was informed he was a target of the investigation, as we...

R&B groups Dru Hill, Jodeci, and SWV coming to St. Louis this summer

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The 2023 Summer Block Party has been announced, and it features some of the biggest names in R&B. Groups Dru Hill, Jodeci, and SWV will perform at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Tuesday, August 15. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m.The three groups have sold millions of records dating back to the 1990s. Summer Block Party Tour Schedule:7/28 Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion7/29 Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena7/30 Greensboro, NC - White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex8/4 Brooklyn, NY - Coney Island Amphitheater8/5 Bridgeport, CT - Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater8/6 Philadelphia, PA - The Mann Center8/10 Detroit, MI - Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre8/11 Chicago, IL - Arie Crown Theater8/13 Indianapolis, IN - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park8/15 St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre8/18 Atlanta, GA - Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park8/19 Pelham, AL - Oak Mountain Amphitheatre8/20 Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphi...

Jeffco sheriff identifies two additional victims of rock-hurling attacks

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

Two additional people say they had rocks hurled at their cars while driving last week in the west metro suburbs.Alexa Bartell, 20 (Provided by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department)The updated victim list comes four days after 20-year-old Alexa Bartell was killed after one or more assailants hurled a rock through the windshield of her car in the 10600 block of Indiana Street in Jefferson County.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office initially said four people reported rock-throwing incidents in Boulder and Jefferson counties last week.Authorities on Monday afternoon added two more to the list. Both vehicles were traveling southbound on April 19 around 10:30 p.m. on Colorado 93 between Colorado 128 and 72, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.One victim said a rock broke their rear driver’s side window, though the driver was not injured. The second individual was driving behind another vehicle that was also struck, the sheriff’s office said. That d...

Colorado becomes one of first states to offer business loans to cannabis industry

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

Colorado became one of the first states in the country to offer business loans to the cannabis industry on Monday.Gov. Jared Polis‘ administration launched the program in an effort to target Colorado’s social-equity licensed cannabis businesses. It will offer loans between $50,000 and $150,000 to go toward renovations, equipment, expansions and more.The program will be treated as a revolving loan fund, with interest returning to it. As a result, the initial $1 million put into the program is predicted to yield $2.9 million over the next decade.The program “will create and retain 239 good-paying jobs and promote equity in the cannabis industry by providing growing businesses access to funding,” Polis said. “I am committed to saving small businesses money and ensuring our state remains a great place to start and run a business in every industry.”Forty states and Washington, D.C, have legalized medical marijuana, but cannabis businesses are hamstrung...

Fatal hit-and-run incident in Santa Ana leaves 1 dead

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

Authorities with the Santa Ana Police Department are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred early Monday morning. The incident left one unidentified pedestrian dead.At approximately 5:34 a.m., officers responded to multiple calls of a pedestrian lying in traffic lanes on the 2700 block of North Main Street. Fatal hit-and-run incident in Sylmar leaves one man dead Officials with the police department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene and confirmed that the unidentified person was deceased.A preliminary investigation showed that the pedestrian was crossing Main Street when they were hit by a vehicle traveling north on Main Street. The car involved in the crash fled the scene before officers arrived and remains outstanding, authorities said. Woman killed by hit-and-run driver attempting to escape officers in Anaheim, suspect arrested The car was described as a white 2016-2018 Kia Optima four-door sedan. The driver remains unidentified and author...

1 Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Foothill Freeway [Duarte, CA]

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Buena Vista StreetDUARTE, CA (April 24, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, one victim was pronounced dead after a motorcycle collision on Foothill Freeway.First responders arrived to the area at 1:53 a.m., near Buena Vista Street on April 15th.According to reports, a motorcycle and a car collided at the intersection. However, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear.First responders arrived shortly after and pronounced one person dead at the scene. Although, it is unclear if the deceased victim was the motorcyclist.Officers blocked the westbound lanes of the freeway before it was later reopened by 6:00 a.m. Officers have not released any additional information. Once available, further details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one...

Ex-officer who killed Breonna Taylor has a badge again

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

By Dylan Lovan | Associated PressCARROLLTON, Ky. — A Louisville police officer who fired the fatal shot that killed Breonna Taylor has a new job in law enforcement in a county northeast of the city.The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday confirmed the hiring of Myles Cosgrove, who was fired from the Louisville Metro Police Department in January 2021 for violating use-of-force procedures and failing to use a body camera during the raid on Taylor’s apartment, according to media reports.About a dozen people showed up in downtown Carrolton Monday morning to protest his hiring, holding signs and chanting “Cosgrove has got to go.”“I think he should be in jail,” said Haley Wilson, a 24-year-old resident of the small Kentucky town near the Ohio River. She said it is “absolutely ridiculous” that Cosgrove is now policing her town.Investigators said that Cosgrove fired 16 rounds into the apartment after Taylor’s front door was breac...

Oklahoma college shooting leaves 1 dead, suspect in custody

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

By Sue Ogrocki and Sean Murphy | Associated PressMIDWEST CITY, Okla. — A man shot and killed another man Monday at Rose State College in Oklahoma, according to police, who reported no other injuries after the campus was briefly put on lockdown.Midwest City Police Chief Sid Porter said the men were “acquainted through a domestic situation,” but did not elaborate on exactly what their relationship was or what led to the shooting. He also did not say if either man was a student or staff member at the school.The two-year college has about 13,000 students and is just outside Oklahoma City. After the shooting, crime scene tape surrounded the humanities building in the center of campus and officers from multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene.Porter said the victim was shot one time and that the suspect was confronted by officers who work on campus.“They ordered him to drop the gun, which he did, and they took him into custody,” Porter said.Kevin McCorma...

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey covers a lot of ground to open offseason program

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Getting engaged to Miss Universe 2012 has Christian McCaffrey all “fired up” this offseason.Now comes the task of taking his business relationship with the 49ers to another level.McCaffrey is a week into the 49ers’ offseason program, and while it’s voluntary for two months, he beamed Monday about why he’s participating and what he’s setting out to accomplish.Here are tidbits of what McCaffrey said during the first media availability with select players this offseason:Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) A.P. PhotoOn reuniting with Sam Darnold:What is the first thing McCaffrey told quarterback Sam Darnold about the prospect of following him from the Carolina Panthers to the 49ers?“I told him it’s fun, got a lot of weapons and an unbelievable mind ca...

Luxury living with high-end finishes and spectacular views in the East Bay

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:11 GMT

Stunning views from this completely remodeled and exceptional home at the top of Round Hill Country Club will take your breath away.Set on 1.32 acres at 90 Saint Andrews Lane, this two-level home features walls of windows framing the endless views while natural light illuminates the fresh and contemporary open floor plan.About 4,846 square feet of living space was completely remodeled recently and filled with luxurious finishes from white oak hardwood flooring, stylish light fixtures, quartz counters, soaring ceilings, recessed lighting, and dual-pane windows and doors.There are five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The main level features one of two primary suites plus an additional bedroom, a hobby/mudroom, an executive office and a fabulous kitchen open to expansive living and dining room areas anchored by a gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen boasts quartz counters, two oversize islands and top-of-the-line appliances.Enjoy the seamless flow to the wrap-around deck from th...