Jalen Carter, a former University of Georgia football standout and current NFL draft prospect, has been sentenced to 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 50 hours of community service after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges related to a fatal car crash that killed two people. His attorney, Kim Stephens, announced the sentence on Thursday, and Carter must also complete a state-approved defensive driving course. The crash occurred in Athens, where the University of Georgia's campus is located, and it is unclear if any additional charges will be filed in the case.
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A special grand jury in Georgia has revealed that former President Donald Trump called then-Georgia House Speaker David Ralston after the 2020 elections to try to overturn Joe Biden's victory. Five jurors listened to a recording of the call, during which Ralston "basically cut the president off". Sen. Lindsey Graham also testified, saying that Trump would have believed "if somebody had told Trump that aliens came down and stole Trump ballots". The investigation is ongoing, but the jurors' revelations provide insight into Trump's state of mind after the election.
Joshua Isaac Nichols, son of Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols, has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and armed robbery in Las Vegas, avoiding a trial and resulting in a minimum of five years in prison. Hundreds of people gathered to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the bombing, which killed 168 people. Joshua and his co-defendant, George William Moya III, face a maximum of life in prison when they are sentenced on April 16 and 19 respectively.
Two Iowa residents, Megan K. Staude, 25, and her father Rodney A. Staude, 64, have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a newborn baby. The baby was found in a ditch near Norwalk on March 1st, and an autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death. If convicted, the Staudes could face life in prison, and the case has sparked a conversation about the importance of providing resources for pregnant women and new mothers.
A freight train derailed in western Arizona Wednesday evening, though it was initially believed to be carrying hazardous materials. It was later confirmed to be carrying corn syrup, and no injuries or spills were reported. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation, and it is not yet known which company the freight train belonged to.
Two hikers have been found dead and one has been rescued after they were caught in a flash flood while trekking the popular Buckskin Gulch slot canyon in southern Utah. The search for the group was launched after the wife of one of the hikers called the sheriff’s office, concerned that she hadn’t heard from her husband. The flash flood may have been triggered by an atmospheric river that has drenched the West this week, and the tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of flash floods and the importance of staying informed about weather conditions before embarking on outdoor activities.
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia has heard an audio recording of former President Donald Trump pressuring Georgia House Speaker David Ralston to call a special session to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. This is the third recording of Trump's calls to Georgia officials that has been heard by a grand jury, and the contents of the recording have not been made public. The grand jury is investigating whether Trump and his allies illegally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia, and the results of the investigation have yet to be released.
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) has announced that he would not support Rep. George Santos' (R-NY) potential candidacy in 2024, as federal and state investigators are probing Santos' role in the sale of a $19 million yacht involving two of his wealthy donors. Santos recently filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission signaling that he may be considering running for another term in Congress, but the Nassau County Republican Committee is not in support of his potential candidacy. It remains to be seen if Santos will decide to run for Congress again in 2024 and how the investigations into his finances will affect his campaign.