Man slits his own throat inside courtroom after guilty verdict
North Dakota defendant Jeffrey Ferris committed suicide in the federal courthouse in Fargo moments after hearing jury’s decision.
Midwest
Columbus reaches $10M settlement for family of Andre Hill
The payout over the police killing of the unarmed 47-year-old in December is the highest Ohio’s capital city has ever agreed.
Judge postpones trial for 3 ex-cops charged in Floyd’s death
Publicity around Derek Chauvin conviction cited as one reason to slow things down.
George Floyd killing: four ex-cops indicted on civil rights charges
The former Minneapolis police officers involved in Floyd’s arrest and death are accused of willfully violating his constitutional rights.
Pastor attacked by Chicago ear biter would “give you the shirt off his back”
Family rally around Timothy and Renee Johnson who are recovering from a barbaric onslaught by Elijah Rule Hill Prince.
Man bites off chunks of couple’s ears in savage random attack
Chicago psycho charged with attempted murder for assault which allegedly began when he tried to sell something to a man working in a yard.
Wisconsin casino shooter threatened supervisor after getting fired
Gunman Bruce Pofahl was subject to a temporary restraining order before killing two and wounding a third at his former workplace.
Inmate who smuggled gun in her vagina gets 10 years
Amy Wilhite secretly stowed a four-inch revolver which was later found in her cell in a Missouri jail 17 days after her arrest.
Police fatally shoot gunman who killed 2 at Wisconsin casino
Witnesses describe “hailstorm” of bullets as crazed attacker let loose.
Ma’Khia Bryant’s sister sought help before shooting
Tragedy has cast a spotlight on challenges faced by the Columbus foster care system.
Reporter killed by stray bullet through apartment window
Young Missouri journalist tragically dies after being struck in her first-floor apartment by seemingly random gunshot.