Manhunt Ends as California Man Convicted in Mother’s Death Arrested in Mexico

Santa Ana, California – A man convicted for the death of his mother was captured in Mexico after escaping from a transitional facility, sparking an intense search, authorities revealed this week. Authorities disclosed that Ike Nicholas Souzer, 20, was arrested in Playas de Rosarito, south of Tijuana, with the assistance of Mexican authorities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the local fugitive task force. Souzer had reportedly violated the terms of …

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Alabama First State to Execute Convicted Murderer Using Nitrogen Gas, Prompting Ethical Debate Over Death Penalty

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — The state of Alabama executed a convicted murderer using nitrogen gas, making history by employing a first-of-its-kind method. This raised concerns and invited extensive debate over the practice of capital punishment. The state argued that the use of nitrogen gas would be humane, while critics labeled it as cruel and experimental. 58-year-old Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m. at an Alabama prison after being administered pure nitrogen gas …

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Man convicted of manslaughter for killing in Iraq arrested for assaulting police during US Capitol attack

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – A former United States army soldier with a history of legal issues is facing new charges after being arrested for his involvement in the US Capitol attack. Edward Richmond Jr, 40, was taken into custody in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, accused of assaulting police officers during the January 6 riot. According to an affidavit from an FBI agent, Richmond was seen wearing protective gear as he attacked police officers with a baton …

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