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Colorado Supermarket Shooter’s Sanity at Issue as Trial Nears Conclusion: Prosecutor Presents Evidence of Intent Despite Claims of Insanity

Boulder, Colo. — In a gripping conclusion to a high-profile trial, prosecutors argued that Ahmad Alissa, accused of the deadly 2021 supermarket shooting in Boulder that claimed 10 lives, carried out the attack with clear intent and awareness, despite his schizophrenia diagnosis. Alissa, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, meticulously prepared for the massacre by amassing specialized ammunition and an optic sight, underscoring his intent to maximize fatalities, according to Assistant District Attorney …

Utah Inmate Facing Execution Expresses Regret but Asserts Lack of Murder Intent in 1998 Killing

CEDAR CITY, Utah — A Utah man scheduled for execution on Thursday claims he never intended to kill his ex-girlfriend’s mother, marking a tragic conclusion to a series of events that unfolded over 25 years ago. Taberon Dave Honie, 48, who was convicted of the murder of 49-year-old Claudia Benn, a substance abuse counselor for the Paiute Tribe, asserts his actions were influenced by severe intoxication and a tumultuous personal history. Benn was murdered on …

Man Testifies No Violent Intent at Coutts Blockade Trial, Despite Heavily Armed Presence

Lethbridge, Canada – In a tense courtroom atmosphere, Chris Carbert, who was arrested for bringing guns and body armor to a politically charged blockade in Coutts, emphatically denied any intention of violence against police officers. The blockade, a protest against COVID-19 restrictions, had significantly disrupted traffic at the U.S.-Alberta border for two weeks in early 2022. Carbert, speaking during his trial in the Court of King’s Bench, responded to his lawyer’s inquiries by distancing himself …

Tragic Outcome at Local Supermarket: Woman’s Declared Intent to Kill Realized in Violent Spree

PENYGRAIG, Wales — An inquest into a fatal supermarket attack revealed disturbing details about the events leading up to the tragic day when an 88-year-old man was killed. Zara Radcliffe, a woman suffering from schizophrenia, admitted to authorities that she foresaw the violent acts she committed on May 5, 2020, stating, “I knew I would kill someone today.” Radcliffe’s violent outburst occurred at a local Co-op store in Penygraig, Rhondda Cynon Taf, where she fatally …

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 …