Four people were killed on Sunday when a private plane crashed in Virginia. The plane had taken off from Tennessee and was headed northeast towards Long Island when fighter jets were scrambled to intercept it. The wreckage is expected to take days to gather and sort, and the pilot's father has expressed his devastation at the news.
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Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent convicted of espionage and treason in 2001, was found dead in his prison cell on Monday morning. He was serving 15 consecutive life sentences for his crimes, which included selling highly classified material to the Soviet Union and Russia. His death serves as a reminder of the consequences of treason.
Prince Harry is set to become the first high-ranking British royal family member to appear in court in 130 years, as he sues the Mirror Group Newspapers for allegedly using unlawful methods to pursue royal scoops. His lawyer has argued that the demand for scoops led to the use of illegal means to dig up dirt, and that the Prince's privacy was violated. The outcome of the case remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Prince is taking a stand against the press and their alleged unlawful methods.
Three bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a partially collapsed six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, believed to be those of the three men who had been missing since the collapse late last month. A lawsuit has been filed against the building's owner, the city of Davenport, and engineers and contractors who worked on the building, alleging they knew the building was failing but kept tenants in the dark. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse and to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers were spotted at the Justice Department on Monday, as the grand jury investigating Trump's handling of classified documents is expected to meet again this week. Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump after documents with classified markings were found at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, in August 2022. Three of Trump's lawyers were seen walking into the Justice Department, and prosecutors are looking into whether there were efforts to obstruct attempts to recover the records. It is unclear when a charging decision will be made, or if the Justice Department will take any action against Trump or his associates.
Prince George's County police have arrested Candace Craig, 44, and her 19-year-old daughter Salia Hardy in connection with the murder of 71-year-old Margaret Craig. The police were called to the home in the 200 block of Hill Road in Maryland after an unidentified person expressed concern for Margaret Craig's welfare. Candace Craig has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, while Salia Hardy has been charged with being an accessory after the fact.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating the circumstances surrounding a group of South American migrants who were flown to Sacramento without prior arrangements. Bonta believes the State of Florida may have been involved in arranging the transport, and is evaluating potential criminal or civil action against those responsible. He is urging anyone with information to come forward, and is committed to protecting the rights of all Californians, regardless of their immigration status.
Tim Parlatore, former attorney of Donald Trump, predicted on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that Trump may not face any charges in the Justice Department's investigation into his handling of classified documents. Parlatore compared the case to the investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails, noting that he was against prosecuting her. He added that there are a lot of additional problems or procedures that have to be gone through with that type of case. This assessment contradicts other legal experts who have said Trump is very likely to face criminal charges.