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Arthur Engoron, judge in Trump civil fraud case, received envelope with powder, police respond to courthouse

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York City judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial received an envelope containing a powdery substance Wednesday morning, prompting emergency services to respond to the courthouse, officials said.The envelope was addressed to Justice Arthur Engoron, who... Read More.

Prosecutors allege sham safety school gave bogus certifications to thousands of NYC construction workers

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A company and six of its executives were charged Wednesday in New York with allegedly operating a sham safety school that said it certified thousands of construction workers as properly trained when, in fact, it had not, prosecutors say.Prosecutors said the... Read More.

FirstNet outage concern for some law enforcement leaders

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When FirstNet, the emergency communications network, went out of service last Thursday morning, some law enforcement officials who spoke with ABC News said they feared it would be impossible to communicate with first responders in a crisis.Born out of 9/11, the... Read More.

Death chamber glitch halts execution of serial killer Thomas Creech

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech, Idaho's longest-serving death row inmate, was spared from death on Wednesday after the medical team assigned to administer a lethal injection failed to establish an IV line, preventing the execution from proceeding, officials said.The 73-year-old Creech was... Read More.

Judge in Trump civil fraud case received envelope with white powder, police respond to courthouse: Sources

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York City judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial received an envelope containing a white powder Wednesday, prompting an emergency response from police and fire officials, law enforcement sources told ABC News.The envelope was addressed to... Read More.

Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE) -- Hundreds of transgender and nonbinary Floridians and allies are expected to march through the state capital in Tallahassee Wednesday in opposition to years-long legislative efforts targeting gender-diverse communities."As we march through the streets of Florida, let our collective voice echo: We will... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects Idaho serial killer Thomas Creech’s request for a stay of execution

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Idaho serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech's last-minute request for a stay of execution.Associate Justice Elena Kagan issued the decision to deny Creech's request Wednesday morning, clearing the way for prison authorities to carry out his execution... Read More.

Trump plans to post $100 million bond, asks for stay of ‘punitive’ $464M judgment in civil fraud case

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are seeking to pause the enforcement of the penalties in his civil fraud trial, telling the court that he intends to post a bond of only $100 million -- well short of the $464 million judgement... Read More.

Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio as storm barrels through Midwest

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least nine tornadoes were reported across Illinois, Michigan and Ohio as a storm barreled through the Midwest overnight.Wind gusts reached 82 mph near Chicago, and hail was larger than golf balls in DuPage County, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.2024 off... Read More.

University of Georgia murder sparks finger-pointing over immigration

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Police Department is pushing back after an official from Immigration and Customs Enforcement claimed the Venezuelan suspect arrested for Laken Riley's murder was previously arrested and released by NYPD in 2023.Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was charged with malice... Read More.

Footage of ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez’s interviews with sheriff’s office shown to jurors

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Hannah Gutierrez saw footage of the "Rust" armorer being interviewed by law enforcement hours after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the Western."I wish I would have checked it... Read More.

‘Devastating’ Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

"Devastating" wildfires in Texas have prompted a disaster declaration for dozens of counties and evacuation orders in parts of the Texas Panhandle.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration for 60 counties on Tuesday due to "widespread wildfire activity throughout the state."The declaration will ensure... Read More.

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Arthur Engoron, judge in Trump civil fraud case, received envelope with powder, police respond to courthouse

Prosecutors allege sham safety school gave bogus certifications to thousands of NYC construction workers

FirstNet outage concern for some law enforcement leaders

Death chamber glitch halts execution of serial killer Thomas Creech

Judge in Trump civil fraud case received envelope with white powder, police respond to courthouse: Sources

Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation

Supreme Court rejects Idaho serial killer Thomas Creech’s request for a stay of execution

Trump plans to post $100 million bond, asks for stay of ‘punitive’ $464M judgment in civil fraud case

Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio as storm barrels through Midwest

University of Georgia murder sparks finger-pointing over immigration

Footage of ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez’s interviews with sheriff’s office shown to jurors

‘Devastating’ Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation

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