Ray Jefferson, Author at The American Retiree

Trump Grants Pardon to Majority of January 6 Defendants, Commands Immediate Release from Custody

Washington — In a sweeping move that has rattled the political landscape, former President Donald Trump has issued pardons for nearly all individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, simultaneously ordering the immediate release of those imprisoned. This unprecedented decision revives the contentious debate over the events of that day when supporters stormed the Capitol, disrupting the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Trump’s action targets the legal repercussions faced by …

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at ECU Complex: Police Confront Armed Individual

Greenville, N.C.—A man was fatally shot by a police officer at an East Carolina University (ECU) facility on Monday, triggering an investigation into the incident. The Greenville Police Department reported they were summoned to the ECU North Recreational Complex following a distress call about an armed individual threatening self-harm. According to authorities, the confrontation escalated when the man brandished a firearm at the responding officers, prompting one officer to discharge their weapon, resulting in the …

Tragic Outcome in Cathedral City: Two Lives Lost, One Severely Injured in Murder-Suicide Incident

Cathedral City, Calif. — A peaceful residential area was rocked by tragedy on Wednesday when a murder-suicide incident left two people dead and another critically injured. Authorities in Cathedral City reported that the distressing event unfolded in a quiet neighborhood, leading to an intense investigation by local police. Officers responded to a distress call early Wednesday morning and arrived at the scene to discover two individuals deceased from gunshot wounds. A third victim was found …

Inquiry Set to Begin into Glasgow Hotel Tragedy Where Man Fatally Shot by Police After Stabbing Attack

Glasgow, Scotland – A judicial inquiry into the tragic incident in which a man was fatally shot by police following his knife attack that wounded six at a Glasgow hotel is set to begin later this year. The attack which took place at the Park Inn Hotel on West George Street on June 26, 2020, ramped up serious public safety concerns and calls for a thorough investigation. The individual involved, 28-year-old Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh …

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Sues LA Fitness for $1 Million Over Alleged Negligence in Violent Gym Attack

Lake Worth, FL – Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, is suing LA Fitness for $1 million, claiming the fitness center’s lack of appropriate security led to a brutal assault on him at its Lake Worth location this year. Filed on Wednesday, the legal action targets Fitness International LLC, which operates the LA Fitness brand, alleging negligence in maintaining a secure environment. The violent incident that spurred the lawsuit took place on …

Baton Rouge Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting on Airline Highway; Police Seek Witnesses

Baton Rouge, La. – A fatal shooting on Monday afternoon in Baton Rouge is under investigation by local authorities, after one person was declared dead at the scene. The incident occurred in the 6900 block of Airline Highway near Prescott Road. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the area and upon arrival, they discovered a victim who had sustained fatal injuries. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of …

Guilty Plea in Tragic U.K. Dance Class Stabbings: Teen Admits to Murdering Three and Wounding Many in Taylor Swift Themed Event

Liverpool, England – An 18-year-old from Wales, Axel Rudakubana, pleaded guilty to charges including three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder following a horrific attack at a dance class in Southport last summer, court officials said Monday. The case, which has shaken the nation, took a surprising turn at Liverpool Crown Court during the proceedings that were initially set for jury selection. The attack took place on July 29, during a Taylor …

Injured Deer at Indiana Petting Zoo Succumbs Despite Treatment, Prompting Mayor’s Call for Safety Measures

FRANKFORT, Ind. — A series of troubling incidents at a local petting zoo culminated in the death of a deer that had been receiving treatment for distress, city officials confirmed. The deer, which had been under the care of Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, succumbed to its injuries this past week. Inside Frankfort’s TPA Park Aviary & Petting Zoo, an atmosphere of concern has been palpable following the recent deaths of not only this deer but …

Three Men Sentenced for Brutal Alleyway Assault in Chester

Chester, UK – Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a brutal attack that left a man with serious injuries in Chester. Benjamin Coote, aged 33 and of no fixed residence in the city, received a prison term of over five years for a violent assault which involved the use of a knife. His accomplices, 50-year-old Paul Cullen of St Marks Road, Chester, and 44-year-old Stephen Fletcher from Bramley Way, Kirkby, were each …

Halifax Homicide Investigation Underway After Early Morning Shooting in Dartmouth Leaves One Dead

Halifax, Nova Scotia — In the early hours of Sunday, a violent incident in Dartmouth resulted in one fatality and left another injured, prompting local police to launch a homicide investigation. The incident unfolded as authorities responded to calls of gunfire near Lahey Road and Clarence Street shortly before 3 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 30-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were promptly transported to a nearby hospital. …