A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging possible homeowner's insurance fraud related to two properties in Norfolk, Virginia. The referrals claim James falsified occupancy information on insurance applications, but her attorney denounced the actions as politically motivated and part of a vendetta by the Trump administration. These allegations follow previous unsuccessful attempts to prosecute James on mortgage-related charges amid her ongoing legal battles with Trump and his organization.
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A shooting at Old Dominion University’s College of Business classroom, carried out by Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman with a history of terrorism-related offenses, resulted in the death of Army ROTC instructor Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah and injuries to two others. ROTC students subdued the gunman with a knife, preventing further casualties, and the FBI has classified the attack as an act of terrorism. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, while Virginia officials have honored the victims and praised the bravery of those who intervened.
A shooting at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall on Thursday morning left two people critically injured and the gunman dead, prompting an immediate lockdown and suspension of classes. Law enforcement, including the Norfolk Police and ATF agents, responded swiftly to neutralize the threat, while the university and state officials emphasized their commitment to campus safety and ongoing support. Students described chaotic evacuations, and authorities continue to investigate the incident as they provide updates to the community.
The U.S. Navy has been working to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks since 2019. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group was deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea in October to provide protection for Israel, and is now returning home, leaving behind three ships and 2,000 Marines to continue providing regional deterrence and defense. The Navy has also been providing training and assistance to local navies to help them better protect their waters from Houthi attacks.
A viral incident occurred in Norfolk, Nebraska this week when police responded to a call about a vehicle with a cow inside, only to find a full-sized bull named Howdy Doody riding shotgun. Lee Meyer, the driver of the modified Ford Crown Victoria sedan, was cited by police for the incident, and the Norfolk police department released a warning about the dangers of transporting animals in a vehicle in a way that endangers their safety or the safety of others. The incident has been a source of amusement, but serves as a reminder to be mindful of the safety of animals and other drivers on the road.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a 35-year-old man who went overboard from a Carnival Magic cruise ship on Monday 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Security footage shows the man leaning over the railing of his room balcony and falling into the water at around 4:10 a.m. Air and water teams have been deployed to search for the man, and the cruise ship is continuing its way to Norfolk, Virginia. This incident follows another overboard incident last week in the Bahamas.
Celeste Burgess, an 18-year-old woman from Nebraska, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of concealing or abandoning a dead body in relation to a stillborn fetus found buried in a field. Her mother, Jessica Burgess, is accused of illegally helping with the abortion. The case has sparked a debate about abortion in the state of Nebraska, and the outcome of the court ruling could have implications for abortion laws in the state.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a 58-count lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway for a train derailment that released over 1 million gallons of hazardous chemicals and endangered the lives of 5,000 residents of East Palestine. The lawsuit seeks to make the company pay for the cleanup, environmental damage, groundwater and soil monitoring, and economic losses in the village and surrounding areas. Yost is committed to ensuring the company pays for the damages and that the residents are protected.