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Justice

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BBC — World

Tupac Shakur's shooting witness recounts events of the night

In the ongoing trial related to Tupac Shakur's murder, a witness recounted that Shakur, after being shot, refused to assist police and indicated that he would handle the situation himself. The testimony highlights the circumstances surrounding the rapper's shooting.

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Fox News — Latest

Virginia man acquitted by insanity flees to Tajikistan during mental health facility pass

Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, acquitted by insanity for a 2019 killing, fled the U.S. to Tajikistan during a 48-hour pass from a mental health facility. He was required to return but did not, leading to a bench warrant for his arrest. Authorities were notified, and he will be arrested if he attempts to return to the U.S.

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New York Post

AutoZone Store Looted in Los Angeles

An AutoZone store in Los Angeles was looted, occurring shortly after a previous incident involving another store being hit multiple times. The events highlight ongoing concerns about retail theft in the area.

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New York Times — US

Colombian Immigrant Killed by Federal Agent in Maine

Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian immigrant, was fatally shot by a federal agent on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine. His family is now requesting further details about the incident.

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Fox News — Latest

Missouri man charged with murder after girlfriend found dead in motel

Nicholas Ayres has been charged with murder following the death of his girlfriend, Destiny Dunn, at a motel in Missouri. The investigation revealed evidence of prior assaults and videos on Ayres' phone that allegedly document the incidents leading to Dunn's death. Ayres is currently held without bond and is set to appear in court soon.

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Fox News — Latest

Fourteen Individuals Charged in Alleged Cocaine Distribution Ring at Penn State

Fourteen individuals, including 13 students from Penn State University, have been charged in connection with an alleged cocaine distribution ring involving two fraternities. The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced the charges, which include serious offenses such as conspiracy and tampering with evidence. The university has suspended one fraternity and is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.

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PBS NewsHour

Justice Department to review DEA's handling of fentanyl investigations

The U.S. Department of Justice is set to review the DEA's tactics concerning wiretap investigations that may have allowed fentanyl deliveries to occur without intervention. The examination will assess whether the DEA prioritized larger prosecutions over immediate action against fentanyl trafficking.

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Fox News — Politics

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Reduces Concealed Carry Permit Delays Following DOJ Lawsuit

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has addressed lengthy delays in concealed carry permit processing following a lawsuit from the Department of Justice. The DOJ reported that the LASD is now compliant with California's permitting deadlines after implementing new personnel and technology. The lawsuit highlighted significant delays experienced by applicants, some waiting nearly three years for permit decisions.

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apnews.com

U.S. Supreme Court asked to review Texas law mandating display of Ten Commandments in public schools

Civil rights advocates have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments. The law was upheld by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which reversed a lower court ruling that blocked its implementation. The families involved argue that the law violates the First Amendment's separation of church and state.

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Guardian — US

Lindsay Clancy's Mother Testifies About Daughter's Mental State Before Filicide

During the trial of Lindsay Clancy, her mother, Paula Musgrove, testified that Clancy had expressed distress over her medications, claiming they were negatively affecting her mental state. This testimony was part of the defense's case following three weeks of prosecution evidence regarding the events of January 24, 2023.

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Guardian — US

Lindsay Clancy's Mother Testifies About Daughter's Mental State Before Children's Deaths

In the trial of Lindsay Clancy, her mother, Paula Musgrove, testified that Clancy had expressed distress over her mental health, claiming that medications were affecting her mind and leading to paranoia. This testimony was part of the defense's strategy following three weeks of prosecution evidence detailing the events of January 24, 2023.

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Al Jazeera English

Trial of Duane Davis, accused in Tupac Shakur's murder, begins

The trial of Duane Davis, accused of involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur, has started. Prosecutors allege that Davis played a key role in the 1996 drive-by shooting that resulted in Shakur's death.

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Guardian — US

Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial postponed following federal guilty plea

Luigi Mangione's murder trial in New York has been postponed after he pleaded guilty to federal charges. The trial, which was set to start on September 8, involves charges related to the 2024 killing of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione maintains his innocence regarding the state charges, and his lawyers are seeking their dismissal.

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Washington Examiner

ACLU petitions Supreme Court to review Texas law on Ten Commandments in schools

The ACLU has requested the Supreme Court to review a Texas law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments, claiming it violates First Amendment rights. The law, enacted in 2025, is being challenged by families across 22 school districts, and follows a ruling by the 5th Circuit Court that upheld the mandate. The ACLU argues that the law contravenes both the establishment and free exercise clauses of the First Amendment.

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Fox News — Latest

Babysitter Arrested for Allegedly Kidnapping Two Sisters in Georgia

Lakesha Brown, a babysitter in Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping two sisters, Zola and Norah Cooper. The girls were safely recovered by police after their mother reported them missing. Brown has a previous charge related to the kidnapping of a newborn in Alabama.

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NPR — Top Stories

Former federal prosecutor sues DOJ over firing

A former federal prosecutor is suing the DOJ, alleging that her firing was unlawful and politically motivated. The lawsuit claims the dismissal was linked to her work on a case involving anti-abortion activists.

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