Jurors heard opening statements in the trial of Scot Peterson, the ex-school resource officer who did not confront the Parkland mass shooter.
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Southwest Airlines employee fraudulently sold ‘Luv Vouchers’ worth $1.87M, feds say
A Southwest Airlines employee in Chicago has been charged with fraudulently creating and selling travel vouchers worth more than $1.87 million.
Alcohol and guns are everywhere in American society. Researchers say it’s a deadly combo.
Alcohol misuse is an often overlooked risk factor for gun violence, researchers say. Here’s what they say needs to change to prevent shootings.
They called 911 for help. Police arrived. They ended up shot or dead.
Recent tragedies involving 911 calls gone bad have renewed calls for reform in emergency response.
Illinois employee stole $1.6M meant for child care and gambled it away: Federal complaint
A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services employee stole more than a million dollars meant for child care, a complaint alleges.
Family of Georgia mom who died after falling from police car sues sheriff’s office
Attorneys filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday in the case of Georgia mom Brianna Grier, who died after falling out of a moving police car.
Man covered in bug bites died due to ‘severe neglect’ at Georgia jail: Independent autopsy
An independent autopsy has determined the man who was found covered in bug bites at a Georgia jail died due to “severe neglect” from jail staff.
4 charged with murder in killing of Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston
Four people have been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of off-duty Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston, 24, police say.
Do gun buyback programs work? Thousands of firearms surrendered in New York in one day.
More than 3,000 firearms were surrendered in New York state through a gun buyback program over the weekend.
Colorado governor signs gun laws after mass shooting at Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub
The governor of Colorado on Friday signed four bills that aim to combat gun violence – the most recent state to take action this month.