Native American water protector becomes first to be sentenced to time in federal prison...
Seven Native Americans face felony charges, while hundreds of others still face lesser charges for their role in the fight against the Dakota Access pipeline.
Former police chief and two officers arrested for framing innocent teen
A former police chief and two former patrol officers from Florida allegedly conspired to frame a 16-year-old for four unsolved local burglaries.
Supreme Court affirms Native American treaty rights to harvest salmon
The decision upholds 19th century promises and should increase the number of fish for everyone.
Deputy fired after beating sheriff in primary election
Despite the fact that Maggs was recently fired, he will reportedly take charge of the sheriff’s department in January when assuming his elected position.
Mesa police officers placed on leave after beating unarmed man on video
“We hope and pray that the Mesa Police Department will accept responsibility for the misconduct of these officers."
Paul Manafort accused of witness tampering
Manafort allegedly contacted at least two witnesses by phone, through an intermediary, and an encrypted messaging app.
Jury awards 4 cents to family of man killed by sheriff’s deputy
“I think they were trying to insult the case,” the family’s lawyer, John Phillips, added. “Why go there with the $1? That was the hurtful part.”
Prosecutors drop felony charge after Missouri Governor resigns
In light of Eric Greitens’ recent resignation, the Missouri House committee is no longer pursuing impeachment proceedings against the former governor.
Harvey Weinstein charged with rape
At least 71 men have fallen from power after similar accusations of sexual misconduct emerged during the #MeToo movement.
Airmen guarding US nuclear missile base caught using LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy
In total, fourteen airmen were disciplined, while six of them were convicted in courts martial of LSD use or distribution or both.