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3 Police Officers Acquitted In Cover-Up Trial — Laquan McDonald's Murder
Van Dyke's attorneys will focus on the second-degree murder conviction and argue that probation is appropriate in this case because the former officer has no criminal history. Each count of aggravated battery carries a sentence of six to 30 years. In an effort to get their desired sentence, prosecutors called on McDonald's great-uncle to read a statement in the deceased teen's voice. [Full Article...]
Model who claimed to have proof of Trump collusion arrested in Russian Federation
Nastya Rybka (real name Anastasia Vashukevich) was detained at Moscow's main airport after being deported from Thailand for soliciting. Vashukevich was convicted in Thailand earlier this week after almost a year in jail following her arrest in a seaside resort of Pattaya. [Full Article...]
Largest group of asylum seekers yet tunnels under border wall
The area became a major corridor for illegal crossings in the mid-2000s, prompting the Bush administration to weld steel plates to a barrier made of steel bollards that had been created to stop people in vehicles, not on foot, Border Patrol spokesman Jose Garibay said. [Full Article...]
Dad of Suspected Jayme Closs Kidnapper Apologizes
However, Patterson reportedly said he didn't even know Jayme's name until after he took her, which has left people wondering what his motivation was for allegedly kidnapping the 13-year-old. Peace echoed the sheriff, telling ABC News "the reward is still under review". "The defendant stated she knew she shouldn't come out from under the bed when he was not there". [Full Article...]
Top US Navy Officer Urges China to Avoid Confrontations
Chief of U.S. Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson told reporters Friday China should not see U.S. naval operations in the area as a threat. "We see the Taiwan Strait as another [stretch of] global waters, so that's why we do the transits", he said. [Full Article...]
Homes in this Italian town are being sold for Dh4
But with homes selling there for as little as €1 (roughly $1.14), you can't beat the price. The outlook from Sambuca, the town that could be your new home! Numerous homes are now in decrepit condition, and owners must promise to renovate the property within three years for at least €15,000, which exchanges to about $17,100. [Full Article...]
Facebook to tighten political ad rules for 2019 elections
Under pressure from authorities around the world, Facebook past year introduced several initiatives to increase oversight of political ads. "We know we're not going to be ideal, but our goal is continuing, ongoing improvement". In addition, ad libraries in some countries will not include what the company calls "issue" ads, Leathern said. Is this our fault for not being curious enough, or Facebook'... [Full Article...]
Rescuers still can’t reach toddler who tumbled down 360-foot well
You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. "Without time to do a preview study of the area, we will face difficulties". On Monday, a small robot lowered into the shaft recovered a bag of candy and a plastic cup Julen had been holding when he fell, but it was not able to capture any videos or sounds of the child. [Full Article...]