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Capitol Assault Charges Dropped After Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters, New Mexico Man Freed

Chama, NM — A Chama man, previously guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers during the assault on the Capitol, had his convictions dismissed after a recent presidential pardon. Rockne Gerard Earles, 64, was involved in two felony assault charges from the events of January 6, 2021, one of which included a significant altercation captured on video. During the disturbance at the Capitol, Earles forcefully brought down a police officer at the steps of the building, …

Outrage as Man Freed After Guilty Plea in Brutal Assault of Homeless Woman in Portland

Portland, Maine – A plea deal has resulted in the release of a man previously charged with the murder of a young homeless woman in Portland two years ago. On Monday, under the terms agreed in court, Frederick Johnson, who faced accusations relating to the violent death of 23-year-old Bethany Kelley, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Consequently, the murder charges were dismissed, and Johnson was released, credited for the time he had already served. In …

Hawaii Man Freed After Defending Gathering Against Neighbor’s Deadly Attack

Hilo, Hawaii – Authorities in Hawaii have released a man who killed his neighbor after the neighbor shot three people dead at a social gathering earlier this week. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community, occurred in a residential area of Hilo on the Big Island. According to police reports, the man who was released had intervened during a violent altercation at a neighborhood party. He fatally shot his neighbor in an …

Family of murdered woman freed from jail; man charged with murder arrested

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The family of Sierra Hernandez was freed from jail and can now focus on mourning her loss. Sierra Hernandez, 20, was reported missing on Jan. 14. Her father, brother and three other loved ones were arrested while searching for her and charged with armed burglary and tampering with evidence on Jan. 18. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, detectives found Sierra’s body and she was murdered by 26-year-old Enrique Martinez. …