Month: September 2018

Nanny claims former youth pastor abused and sexually assaulted her as police investigate his late wife’s ‘questionable’ death, judge grants permanent restraining order

 Nanny claims former youth pastor abused and sexually assaulted her as police investigate his late wife’s ‘questionable’ death, judge grants permanent restraining order
Assault

After a former youth pastor’s wife died under “questionable circumstances” in 2017, a Georgia woman claimed she had a relationship with him just weeks after his wife’s death, a relationship she said turned violent. CBS46 News reports that a Paulding County, Georgia, judge granted 27-year-old Christy Chupp a permanent restraining order against Andy Turner, 44, …

Texas officer arrested on manslaughter charge after shooting neighbor in his own apartment
Police
September 9, 2018

Texas officer arrested on manslaughter charge after shooting neighbor in his own apartment

By RYAN TARINELLI and KEN MILLER, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A white Dallas police officer was arrested Sunday on a manslaughter charge in the off-duty shooting of a black neighbor whose apartment she says she mistook for her own. Officer Amber Guyger was booked into the Kaufman County Jail after being taken into custody, the …

Food truck owner sparks debate after announcing she won’t serve police
Police
September 9, 2018

Food truck owner sparks debate after announcing she won’t serve police

A food truck operator in Detroit has sparked local debate after announcing on social media that Rocky’s Road Brew would not serve members of the law enforcement community. “On this street corner I encounter all types and the only type that has ever purposely intimidated me is [the Detroit Police Department],” Rocky Coronado wrote in …

One dead and four injured after early-morning gunfire erupts at McDonald’s
Violent Crime
September 9, 2018

One dead and four injured after early-morning gunfire erupts at McDonald’s

An early morning shooting at a fast-food establishment near Auburn University in Alabama left one person dead and four others injured. According to WSB, authorities responded to gunshots fired at the location at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. “Auburn Police Officers were already in the immediate vicinity of the call dispersing a large crowd. Officers confirmed …

Dentist beats mistress’ toddler son to death—then arranges for her murder before trial
Murder
September 9, 2018

Dentist beats mistress’ toddler son to death—then arranges for her murder before trial

An Oklahoma-based dentist was convicted Thursday of fatally beating his girlfriend’s 19-month-old son and arranging for the woman’s murder while behind bars. KFOR reported that Bert Franklin was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Lincoln Lewis and soliciting the murder of Roxanne Randall, his girlfriend and the slain boy’s mother. A home surveillance camera apparently …

14-year-old boy rapes and murders 83-year-old neighbor in her home: Police
Murder
September 9, 2018

14-year-old boy rapes and murders 83-year-old neighbor in her home: Police

An 83-year-old woman is dead and authorities in Maryland believe a 14-year-old neighbor is responsible for raping and brutally murdering her in her home. According to Fox News, concerned neighbors called police after it had been several days since they had seen Baltimore resident Dorothy Mae Neal. The elderly woman was frequently out in the …

Moonves Out! Six women make new sex misconduct allegations against CBS boss, who immediately resigns
Celebrity Justice
September 9, 2018

Moonves Out! Six women make new sex misconduct allegations against CBS boss, who immediately resigns

By DAVID BAUDER , AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime CBS new chief Les Moonves resigned Sunday, just hours after six more women joined others who had previously accused the long-time television executive with sexual misconduct. Moonves’s resignation is effective immediately, CBS said in a statement posted on its website Sunday night. The network …

Dallas cop who killed man at home should be charged: Lawyer
Police
September 9, 2018

Dallas cop who killed man at home should be charged: Lawyer

By RYAN TARINELLI, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The lawyer for the family of a man who was gunned down at his home by a Dallas police officer is calling for her to be arrested and charged, saying the fact that she remains free days after the shooting shows she’s receiving favorable treatment. S. Lee Merritt, …

SHOCK ARREST: Family of day care owners accused of human trafficking, rape
Sex Crimes
September 9, 2018

SHOCK ARREST: Family of day care owners accused of human trafficking, rape

A family that ran child and adult care facilities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area has been accused of human trafficking and other serious crimes, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The California Attorney General on Friday announced charges against four members of the Gamos family, who range in age from 38 to 67. They also are …