Donald Santini, 65, has been arrested in connection with the 1984 killing of a woman in Florida. He was arrested earlier this month in California and has since been returned to Florida to face charges. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has stated that the arrest brings closure to a long-standing cold case and provides justice for the victim and her family. Santini is currently being held in the Hillsborough County Jail without bond.
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On Monday, a plane carrying 20 migrants landed in Sacramento, California, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to call out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The incident has raised questions about the role of state governments in the transportation of migrants, and the California Department of Justice is currently investigating. The U.S. government is now allowing nearly 40,000 migrants to be admitted into the country each month through a mobile app.
Sai Varshith Kandula, a 19-year-old Missouri man, was arrested Monday night after crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House and waving a Nazi flag. He had been planning the incident for six months in an effort to "seize power" from the government, and authorities have clarified that he holds a green card for lawful, permanent U.S. residency. The incident is still under investigation, and it is unclear what charges Kandula may face.
Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to discuss the Justice Department's accomplishments over the past year, including combating violent crime and hate crimes, working with Ukraine against Russia, and protecting reproductive freedom. He will also be asked to explain the department's stance on a variety of issues, including civil rights, immigration, and gun control. The hearing is expected to last several hours and will be streamed live on the Senate Judiciary Committee's website.
The Department of Justice has decided not to pursue charges against Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida in relation to a sex trafficking investigation. Gaetz has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, and the decision not to charge him comes after a lengthy investigation and has garnered national attention. Career federal prosecutors informed lawyers for at least one witness of the decision not to prosecute Gaetz, and it is unclear if the Justice Department will continue to investigate other aspects of the case.
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced the arrest of two suspects in the massacre of six people last month. Noah David Beard, 25, was taken into custody without incident, while Angel “Nanu” Uriarte, 35, was wounded in a shootout with federal agents. Boudreaux said the motive for the shooting is not clear, but the arrests were the result of a collaborative effort between multiple agencies. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff’s office.