Associated Press GRETNA, La. — A federal appeals court has ruled a man convicted in the killing of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, officer should be spared execution because of his intellectual disability. The Advocate reports the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that 42-year-old Kevan Brumfield's witnesses presented a strong and compelling view to […]
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Off-duty Wash. sergeant refused service at Circle K due to job
By Geoff Folsom Tri-City Herald WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — A clerk at a West Richland convenience store reportedly refused to serve a police sergeant because he was in law enforcement. West Richland Sgt. Duane Olsen was off-duty at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday when he stopped at the Circle K on West Van Giesen Street, said Capt. […]
Conn. trooper breaks leg in foot pursuit
By Christine Dempsey and David Owens The Hartford Courant HARTFORD, Conn. — A state trooper broke his leg while chasing a Bristol man who'd led troopers on a car chase through Hartford, then ran after crashing his car. Trevor McCarthy, 22, who also hurt his leg while running away from state police, was ordered held […]