Two hunters made a remarkable discovery in rural Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 9, when they found a crushed Chevrolet that matched the description for that of a missing 72-year-old woman. The men called police and the woman was found alive inside the car, having likely spent days alone in the wild. The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office praised the two men for their quick action and are still investigating the incident.
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Kathleen Folbigg, a 56-year-old woman who had been found guilty of killing her four children in 2003, has had her convictions overturned by the New South Wales Court of Appeals. The pardon was granted at the direction of the New South Wales state government, based on new scientific evidence suggesting the children may have died from natural causes. This marks the end of a 20-year legal battle for Folbigg, who was released from prison in June, and her exoneration has been welcomed by many.
Two men, Giovanni Hernandez and Miguel Solorio, who were wrongfully convicted of crimes more than two decades ago have been exonerated by a judge. District Attorney George Gascón said that it is "truly devastating" when people are wrongfully convicted, and that the case is a reminder that the criminal justice system is not perfect. The District Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that no innocent person is wrongfully convicted.
Seven fourth-grade students at Central Elementary School in Amherst County, Virginia experienced a reaction after eating gummy bears from a bag that tested positive for fentanyl. Five of the students were taken to the hospital for medical attention, and two people have been arrested in connection with the incident. The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is urging parents to be aware of what their children are bringing to school and to talk to them about the dangers of consuming unknown substances.
Michael Manual Jackson-Bolanos, a 28-year-old Detroit man, has been charged with the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll. Chief James White of the Detroit Police Department said that Jackson-Bolanos was taken into custody on Sunday and there is no evidence to suggest that the murder was a hate crime. Woll was found dead in her home in October due to a fatal stabbing and Jackson-Bolanos is currently being held in custody and is awaiting trial.
A federal judge has halted proceedings in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, who is facing charges related to the 2020 election, while his appeal arguing presidential immunity is heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. All pending deadlines and court dates in the case have been put on pause, but not vacated, and if jurisdiction is returned to the judge, she will consider whether to retain or continue the dates of any still-future deadlines and proceedings, including the trial scheduled for March 4, 2024. The appeals court is expected to hear arguments in the case in the coming weeks, with the outcome of the case having major implications for Trump and the future of presidential immunity.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Joseph Fischer, who is charged with offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Fischer is seeking to dismiss a charge accusing him of obstructing an official proceeding, which could have major implications for the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The justices will consider the breadth of the federal obstruction law and the outcome of the case could have major implications for the future of the obstruction statute and the prosecution of those charged in connection with the Jan. 6 assault.
Current and former inmates in Alabama are suing the state and private companies for allegedly profiting from a "modern-day form of slavery" in the form of prison labor. The lawsuit claims that inmates are forced to work for little or no pay in inhumane conditions, and seeks to abolish the state's "captive labor source" and award damages to prisoners. The lawsuit comes at a time when the Alabama Department of Corrections is already facing scrutiny for its treatment of inmates, and highlights the need for reform in the prison system.