Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive.
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive.
Child's death may lead to new charges for Houston-area couple
Prosecutors are said to be seeking higher charges for a Spring mother and her boyfriend following the death of the woman's two-year-old daughter. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez recounts the assault allegations and the Friday updates from court.
Prosecutors are said to be seeking higher charges for a Spring mother and her boyfriend following the death of the woman's two-year-old daughter. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez recounts the assault allegations and the Friday updates from court.
Why most criminal cases end in plea deals
Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others.
Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others.
Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Search warrant leads to rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from alleged dog fighting operation
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou.
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam
Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.
Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.
Juvenile stabbed during altercation near Spring, another juvenile detained
An altercation between two juveniles near Spring ended with one of them being stabbed and another detained, according to Harris County authorities.
An altercation between two juveniles near Spring ended with one of them being stabbed and another detained, according to Harris County authorities.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Houston shooting: Authorities investigating deadly shooting on Walnut Bend Lane, suspect detained
Houston police investigating following a deadly shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
Houston police investigating following a deadly shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
John Mendoza Jr. shooting: Lawyer representing former Brazoria Co. Deputy says deputy didn't know gun went off
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July.
Guy Womack, the lawyer representing former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit, spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday evening after Tippit was indicted this week for the shooting death of John Mendoza Jr that occurred in July.
2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive; mother, her boyfriend arrested in connection
Officials are looking to potentially upgrade charges for the Spring couple. The two reportedly approached authorities last week when the child was unresponsive.
Officials are looking to potentially upgrade charges for the Spring couple. The two reportedly approached authorities last week when the child was unresponsive.
Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.
Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.
Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy.
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy.
Sketch released of suspect wanted in Houston car wash shooting
Houston police have released surveillance video and composite sketches of a suspect wanted for the shooting of a man in July at a southeast Houston carwash.
Houston police have released surveillance video and composite sketches of a suspect wanted for the shooting of a man in July at a southeast Houston carwash.
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
Fort Worth stolen ambulance involved in DPS chase, shooting in Austin
A person who stole a Fort Worth ambulance and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase in Austin has died.
A person who stole a Fort Worth ambulance and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase in Austin has died.