Fort Wayne Woman Arrested for Providing Party Venue and Alcohol to Minors in Deadly Shooting Incident

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — On a quiet residential street earlier this month, a Halloween celebration turned tragic when a teenager was fatally shot at a house party on Manistee Drive. Now, a Fort Wayne woman has been arrested in connection with the incident, accused of providing the setting for the tragedy by supplying alcohol to minors. Early Monday, Fort Wayne Police Department took 42-year-old Joanna Eastes into custody, following an investigation into the deadly event …

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Curfew Controversy: Mixed Reactions to Proposed 8 p.m. Downtown Curfew for Chicago Minors

Chicago, Illinois – With summer in full swing, discussions about curfews for minors have resurfaced in the city. Alderman Brian Hopkins has proposed an 8 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors in downtown Chicago following a recent violent attack in Streeterville. The attack involved a teenage boy and girl allegedly assaulting a couple, sparking concerns about safety in the area. The effectiveness of curfews in reducing crime and ensuring public safety has been a topic of …

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Virginia Bill Advocated by Family of Murdered Teen to Hold Parents Accountable for Gun Use by Minors Advances in State Senate

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia State Senate recently moved forward with a bill that seeks to impose consequences on parents if their minor child uses their firearm to commit a crime. The proposed legislation, SB 44, was put forth by State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) and aims to charge parents with a felony if their child gains access to their gun and is deemed a threat to themselves or others, or has been involved in …

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