Muskogee Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving three relatives of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. The deceased were identified as Jack Janway, 69; his wife Terry Janway, 68; and their grandson Dalton Janway, 11. Police believe Terry Janway killed her husband and grandson before taking her own life. They are asking anyone with information to contact them.
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A New York appeals court has dismissed claims against Ivanka Trump in a $250 million lawsuit brought against her father, former President Donald Trump, and his company by the state's attorney general. The court found that the claims against Ivanka Trump were "time-barred" and that she should be dismissed as a defendant, noting that the statute of limitations had expired and that she was not accused of any wrongdoing. The ruling is a victory for Ivanka Trump, providing a measure of relief from the numerous lawsuits she has faced since her father left office.
This article discusses a new report from the Small Business Administration (SBA) which reveals that over $200 billion in federal aid to small businesses during the pandemic may have been given to fraudsters. The SBA Office of Inspector General found that the agency weakened or removed certain requirements to distribute the funds quickly, allowing fraudsters to take advantage of the situation. The SBA has since implemented measures to prevent fraud and is encouraging small business owners to report any suspicious activity to the SBA Fraud Hotline.
A New York man, Patrick D. Proefriedt, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting his 3-week-old infant daughter with a crossbow during an argument with his wife. The baby was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, and Proefriedt is currently being held in Broome County Jail without bail. The Broome County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Billy Counterman, who was convicted of making "true threats" to a local musician on Facebook. The court raised the bar for establishing when a statement is a "true threat" not protected by the First Amendment, making it more difficult for prosecutors to prove that a statement is a true threat. The ruling is seen as a victory for free speech advocates, and is expected to have a major impact on how prosecutors handle cases involving threats made on social media.
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.
The Justice Department's Inspector General has released a report concluding that negligence and misconduct enabled Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life in a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The report found that systemic negligence, misconduct, and under-resourcing among federal prison staff and facilities contributed to Epstein's death, and recommended that the Bureau of Prisons take steps to improve its monitoring of inmates and ensure that staff are properly trained and equipped.
Walt Nauta, a longtime aide to former President Donald Trump, is set to be arraigned in Miami on July 6 in connection with the special counsel's investigation into the alleged illegal retention of classified documents. The federal judge presiding over the case has rejected the government's request to keep the list of 84 witnesses who may testify during the trial under seal. Nauta is currently seeking local counsel to represent him in the matter, and the arraignment is expected to shed light on the case and provide more information about the potential witnesses.