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Gang Member Enters No Contest Plea in Murder of USC Student During Failed Robbery Attempt

Los Angeles — A fatal confrontation that cost a University of Southern California student his life in 2014 concluded legally this week when a Los Angeles gang member entered a no contest plea to first-degree murder charges. The plea, accepted by the courts on Monday, relates to a botched robbery attempt that tragically ended the promising future of Xinran Ji, a 24-year-old engineering student from China. Ji was attacked while walking home after a late-night …

Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO to Contest Extradition to New York

Phoenix, AZ — The individual charged with the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has indicated that he will challenge his extradition to New York, where he faces allegations of homicide. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended by local authorities in Phoenix on charges related to the unexpected death of the healthcare executive last month. Legal experts highlight that fighting extradition can sometimes be a strategic move, either to delay proceedings …

First Resolution in Wisconsin Prison Deaths: Guard Pleads No Contest Amidst Allegations of Systemic Failures

MADISON, Wis. — In a significant development within Wisconsin’s prison system, a former guard at Waupun Correctional Institution has pleaded no contest to reduced charges linked to the deaths of two inmates during an extended lockdown at the facility. Sarah Ransbottom, who was appointed as a correctional officer in 2022, faced a penalty of $250 after her no-contest plea to violating a law governing prison staff conduct. Waupun Correctional, a maximum-security prison grappling with high …

Rising Threats and Violence Intensify Strain in Trump vs. Harris Presidential Contest

Washington — The race for the U.S. presidency is intensifying with a surge in violent threats and attacks, marking a disturbing escalation of tension between supporters of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. This growing hostility underscores a deeply polarized nation as it approaches a pivotal election. The increase in aggressive incidents includes both direct physical confrontations and a spike in threatening communications, mostly online. These unsettling trends are raising concerns about the potential for more …

Anambra Highlights: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Declares Intent to Contest in 2025 Gubernatorial Election While Auschwitz Champion is Rescued from Streets

AWKA, Nigeria – Last week in South-east Nigeria was filled with significant events, from the rescue of a former tennis champion in Anambra State to the pipeline explosion in Imo State. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah declared his intention to contest the 2025 Anambra governorship election, setting the stage for a political showdown. The incumbent governor, Charles Soludo, is set to finish his first term by 17 March 2026, and a governorship election is expected in the …