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Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Cuba, where she had to fled to after escaping from prison, Cuban officials said Friday. She was 78.Her... Read More.

Trump applauds James Comey indictment: ‘It’s about justice, not revenge’

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump stood by his Justice Department and slammed James Comey Friday, just hours after the former FBI director was indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020."It's about justice.... Read More.

Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Cuba, where she fled, according to Cuban officials. She was 78.Her conviction for the murder of Trooper Werner... Read More.

Authorities search for diver who went missing in waters off Hawaii coast

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(KAUAI, Hawaii) -- Authorities in Hawaii say they are looking for a 44-year-old diver who was last seen on Tuesday in the waters near Kauai in Hawaii.Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center watchstanders received a notification at 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday from Kauai Fire... Read More.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move ‘now’ to prosecute enemies

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020, just days after President Donald Trump issued a public demand for his Justice Department to... Read More.

ICE releases Oregon firefighter detained while protecting community from wildfire

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(OREGON) -- An Oregon firefighter is back home after spending nearly a month in immigration detention following his arrest while battling an active blaze, his legal team confirmed on Thursday.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released Rigoberto Hernandez, 23, from the Northwest ICE Processing Center... Read More.

DOJ official directs prosecutors to prepare probes of George Soros’ foundation

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Multiple top federal prosecutors at U.S. attorney's offices around the country received a directive Monday to prepare to launch investigations into the Open Society Foundations, a group funded by the billionaire Democratic donor George Soros, multiple sources confirmed to ABC News. The order... Read More.

NY woman indicted for allegedly killing 3 men after luring, drugging and robbing victims: DA

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York woman has been indicted for allegedly using fentanyl to drug and rob four men, killing three in the process, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.Tabitha Bundrick, 36, faces 11 counts of murder, robbery, burglary and assault charges... Read More.

Prosecutors’ memo to new US attorney found no probable cause to charge James Comey: Sources

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a two-month investigation, federal prosecutors in Virginia were unable to gather sufficient evidence to support bringing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress, sources tell ABC News.The prosecutors earlier this week summarized their findings --... Read More.

Manhunt underway for Oregon murder suspect who was mistakenly released on bail: Sheriff

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore.) -- A manhunt is now underway in Oregon for a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from prison on Monday, with officials calling the error "unacceptable," according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office."This should not have happened," Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole... Read More.

NYC officer ‘unwittingly’ violated sanctuary laws by sharing immigrant data: Investigators

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An officer from the New York City Department of Correction gave federal immigration agents information about someone believed to have entered the country illegally, a violation of the city's sanctuary laws, investigators said Thursday.The New York City Department of Investigation said... Read More.

What we know about Dallas ICE sniper suspect Joshua Jahn

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- The man suspected of the shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Wednesday opened fire "indiscriminately" from a nearby rooftop, killing one detainee and wounding two others in a van, authorities said.The shooting suspect was identified as 29-year-old... Read More.