MILWAUKEE — The woman accused of starting a fire that killed on person has been charged — and made her initial appearance in court on Thursday, June 22nd. In court, probable cause was found for further proceedings against 39-year-old Java Wright. A preliminary hearing was set for June 30th, and cash bond was set at $250,000. Wright faces one count of first degree reckless … [Read more...] about $250K cash bond for Java Wright, accused of setting fatal arson caught on camera
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Bill Cosby jury deadlocked, ordered to keep deliberating by judge
Bill Cosby jury deadlocked, ordered to keep deliberating by judge The jury for Bill Cosby's criminal trial is deadlocked on a verdict and has been ordered by the judge to continue deliberations. The jurors have so far deliberated for more than 30 hours over four days. The comedian is accused of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. Cosby has been charged with … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby jury deadlocked, ordered to keep deliberating by judge
Even Republicans think Trump tweets too much
AP If you spend all of your time on social media, you probably aren't devoting enough time and attention to doing the job you're paid to do. For the current leader of the free world, however, Twitter is a megaphone that he is loathe to surrender. But, according to a poll conducted by Morning Consult and Politico, the presidential Twitter habit is too much even … [Read more...] about Even Republicans think Trump tweets too much
President Trump claims ‘total and complete vindication’ after Comey testimony
President Donald Trump is claiming “total and complete vindication” the day after former FBI Director James Comey testified on Capitol Hill. In his testimony, Comey was clear that the President was never an explicit subject of the Russia probe — but he also said President Trump’s private comments urging him to drop the probe into former national security adviser Michael … [Read more...] about President Trump claims ‘total and complete vindication’ after Comey testimony
“Milwaukee needs to clean it up:” Police called out to 2 fatal shootings within about an hour’s time
MILWAUKEE -- It was a violent day in Milwaukee Thursday, June 8th. Milwaukee police were called out to two separate fatal shootings that happened within about an hour's time. It all started just before 2:00 p.m., when a man was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side. Then around 3:00 p.m., there was another deadly shooting. "It just don't seem like this is my … [Read more...] about “Milwaukee needs to clean it up:” Police called out to 2 fatal shootings within about an hour’s time
Joe Biden slams Hillary Clinton
Joe Biden has a reputation for saying what’s on his mind, and on Thursday night, he reportedly didn’t hold back at all about former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “I never thought she was a great candidate. I thought I was a great candidate,” Biden reportedly told an audience of hedge fund managers at the annual SALT conference in Las … [Read more...] about Joe Biden slams Hillary Clinton
Forget Trump’s bluster. The world is walking all over him.
President Trump woke up incensed Tuesday morning, apparently because after he finally got through lecturing European leaders about how they had to take more responsibility for themselves, Germany’s chancellor had the audacity to suggest that European countries should take more responsibility for themselves. “The times when we could rely on others have passed us by a little … [Read more...] about Forget Trump’s bluster. The world is walking all over him.
Charged: 2 brothers accused of targeting auto shops, stealing catalytic converters
MILWAUKEE -- Two brothers are accused of stealing catalytic converters. Investigators say they targeted auto shops -- and they found more than auto parts on the suspects. According to the criminal complaint, Alexander and Santiago Bonilla are accused of stealing catalytic converters. It all began in July 2016. Prosecutors say the Bonilla brothers' first theft was at Direct … [Read more...] about Charged: 2 brothers accused of targeting auto shops, stealing catalytic converters
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to resign, says he’s joining Trump administration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said Wednesday, May 17th that he will resign in June so he can accept a position in President Donald Trump's administration. Clarke, who has been one of President Trump's strongest supporters, will leave behind multiple investigations into deaths at the Milwaukee County Jail and a harassment complaint filed against him. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to resign, says he’s joining Trump administration
Ex-Con Goes from Years in Prison to YouTube
Courtesy Photo: Hundreds of African-American men and women across the nation are trying to put their lives back together after being released under President Barack Obama's Clemency Project. President Barack Obama paroled many of the men and women who were sentenced to overly harsh federal prison terms during the “War on Drugs.” Black people were arrested, convicted and … [Read more...] about Ex-Con Goes from Years in Prison to YouTube