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A California man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly pepper-spraying a moviegoer who was using a phone during a film at an AMC theater in Burbank, authorities said. Three patrons were treated at a hospital, and a witness said the confrontation did not appear to be self-defense.
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SOUTHCOM released footage of U.S. forces interdicting and destroying vessels described as floating refueling stations for illicit drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific. The video shows crews being cleared from the boats before the vessels are blown out of the water.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after posting condolences for an inmate who died in city custody and had been charged in the murder and robbery of a 26-year-old autistic man. Critics called the post shameful for omitting details of the alleged crime, while Mamdani said the death would be investigated.
Alex Murdaugh's defense filed a 93-page motion seeking DNA and ballistics evidence in his murder retrial, including unidentified male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that they say was never fully tested. The defense accuses South Carolina prosecutors of stalling and says delays could hinder trial preparation.
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Melissa Farris, a Kentucky woman accused of spray-painting the World War II Memorial, pleaded not guilty to two felony counts and was released on personal recognizance. Prosecutors had previously deemed her a flight risk, and Trump and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro condemned the vandalism and her release. She faces up to 10 years in prison on each count.
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Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan DoorDash driver, was shot and wounded by an ICE agent in Austin, Texas, and is now in federal custody. He answered reporters' questions by phone from custody and said a bullet remains lodged near his spine. The news conference was organized by civil rights attorneys and immigration advocates.
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An MS-13 member with a prostitution arrest was released from ICE detention after a federal court granted habeas corpus, despite an immigration judge’s deportation order. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized the 'activist court' and framed the release as endangering Americans, while the article cites similar cases of gang-affiliated Salvadorans freed by judges.
A sleep-deprived new mother, Erica Buenor, admitted causing death by careless driving after her van drifted into a black cab driven by Arthur Pountney, who died two days later. She avoided prison after the court accepted a momentary lapse in concentration. The article details the victim's family's devastation alongside the defendant's background and apology.
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CBP and Coast Guard intercepted a 27-foot vessel near Key Largo carrying 22 illegal immigrants, including 13 Chinese nationals, and arrested a Cuban suspected smuggler. Sources described the attempt as rare and extremely dangerous. The article centers enforcement action and presents the interdiction as a security success.
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A California family that donated over $4.4 million to Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and other California politicians has alleged links to suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang and Chinese United Front contacts, according to FBI files and national security experts. The family and APAPA deny knowledge of espionage, and no evidence shows the donations were co-opted by China. The report highlights growing scrutiny of foreign influence in U.S. politics.
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A court has heard that Sab Cox, a biological male musician who identifies as non-binary, allegedly raped a date met on Bumble during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2022. Cox denies rape and says the sex was consensual, while prosecutors say he became aggressive and asserted he was the 'guy' in the relationship. The trial continues.
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Surveillance footage shows three masked suspects stealing a catalytic converter from a Prius in a Los Angeles neighborhood in about four minutes. A neighbor who recorded the theft describes prior victimization and asks who buys the stolen parts, while the article notes the valuable metals inside converters and a 2024 killing during a similar theft.