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North Carolina: Repeat Felon Gets Slap on the Wrist After Kidnapping Attempt on Woman

05.24.26 | Greg Hoyt Editorial

A 29-year-old North Carolina man with over a dozen prior arrests was initially released on just $5,000 bond after allegedly ambushing a female hiker, threatening to drag her into the woods, and attempting to steal her phone.
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Texas Man Gets 40 Years for Executing Mechanic Over $500 Repair Bill, Taunts Victim's Family at Sentencing

05.24.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

A Texas man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering a mechanic over a $500 repair bill, showing no remorse and warning the victim’s family that he would “be out someday.”
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Backing the Blue Means Demanding Due Process: My Year Inside New Jersey's Presumption-of-Guilt Machine

05.23.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Former EMS volunteer Russ Semeran calls out New Jersey’s justice system for weaponizing accusations, selective enforcement, and media complicity while denying him basic due process and presumption of innocence.
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Activist Judge Dismisses Case Against MS-13 Human Trafficker, DOJ Vows to Appeal

05.23.26 | Jenna Curren News

The Department of Justice vowed to appeal a federal judge’s dismissal of human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien accused of helping traffic roughly 600 migrants a year into the United States.
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Florida AG Slams Port St. Lucie HOA's Gun Ban: 'This Is Not New York or California'

05.23.26 | Jenna Curren News

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened legal action against Tradition Community Association after the HOA unanimously voted to prohibit firearms in shared spaces like the town hall, splash pad, and dog park.
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Vermont’s Social Media ‘Game’ for Arrest Tips Faces Dehumanization Claims

05.22.26 | Jenna Curren News

A police “game” meant to catch fugitives is now sparking serious ethical backlash.
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Colorado Cops Under Scrutiny for Blocking ICE Access to License Plate Data

05.22.26 | Pat Droney News

House Republicans are demanding records from Colorado agencies over their limits on ICE cooperation.
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How a Fatal Boxing Drill Sparked a Reckoning in Police Training

05.22.26 | Jenna Curren News

A fatal boxing drill inside the Massachusetts State Police Academy has triggered sweeping reforms and a full shutdown of training.
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A Meme, a Jail Cell, and a First Amendment Settlement

05.21.26 | Greg Hoyt Editorial

A retired law enforcement officer shared a Facebook meme… and ended up spending 37 days in jail before walking away with an $835,000 settlement.
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Minnesota Democrat-Led Gun Control Push Fails as Fight Moves to 2026 Elections

05.20.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Despite Senate passage of a major gun control omnibus bill, Minnesota’s evenly divided House prevented radical restrictions on Modern Sporting Rifles, magazines, and privately made firearms from becoming law this session.
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Inside Washington's Fight Over Funding ICE

05.19.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A high-stakes clash over immigration enforcement funding is putting Washington’s priorities under a microscope.
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ICE Takes Custody in Case Linked to Fatal Arizona Crash

05.19.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A tragic Arizona crash that killed a child has now taken a new turn after ICE stepped in and took the suspect into custody.
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San Francisco Thief Hits Walgreens 27 Times, Released Multiple Times to Steal More

05.18.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A 24-year-old San Francisco man faces dozens of felony charges after allegedly committing 27 thefts at two Walgreens stores over the past year, with nearly half occurring after he was released from custody multiple times.
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Missouri: Families Demand Police Pursuit Policy Changes After Chase Crash Injures Four

05.18.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Two families in Independence, Missouri, are calling for changes to the police department’s pursuit policy after a high-speed chase ended in a crash that seriously injured four people, including two with life-threatening injuries.
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North Charleston Police Defend Force Used in Viral Bicyclist Arrest Video

05.17.26 | Greg Hoyt News

A viral arrest video has people asking what really happened in those tense seconds on a North Charleston street.
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