A Missouri Inmate Was Sentenced To Death For Killing Two Jailers During An Escape Attempt

A Missouri inmate whose execution was set for Tuesday for his part in the killings of two jail guards has had a stay of execution lifted by a federal appeals court.   After being found guilty of murdering Randolph County jail guards Jason Acton and Leon Egley during an aborted breakout attempt, Michael Tisius, 42, … Read more

Class-action Settlements With June Deadlines Are Available To Many People – Not Exhaustive List

June will see the class action settlements for the faulty Prius inverters, the canceled Lufthansa flights, and the deceptive advertising of Vizzy hard seltzer beverages. There are deadlines in June for these settlements, as well as information on what the settlement is for, who is eligible, how to make a claim, and how much you … Read more

NAACP Condemns Debt Ceiling Raise, Citing Negative Effects On Black Americans

The NAACP has criticized proposals to raise the debt ceiling, noting the detrimental consequences for Black Americans. The Debt Ceiling Deal Weakens Environmental Protection, IRS Capacity, And Public Assistance Though the package, which cleared the Senate late Thursday, keeps the country from defaulting on payments, it “reflects misplaced priorities,” according to NAACP CEO and President … Read more

IRS Could Become A Congressional Piggybank Due To Debt Limit Agreement

With Republicans and the White House dipping into the $80 billion to support other initiatives, some Democrats are concerned that the bonanza may be drained even further in the coming years. The Debt-limit Agreement Emphasizes The Danger Of The IRS Becoming A Congressional Piggy Bank The debt-limit agreement reveals an often-overlooked risk to the $80 … Read more

Would Taxing The Rich At 90% Preserve US Democracy?

“Succession” is over, but spoiled, entitled billionaire man-children are still around, running social media firms, owning newspapers and television networks, and paying politicians and judges who then keep taxes low and regulations to a minimum. America Is The Most Unequal Industrialized Society, With Extreme Poverty And Prosperity Coexisting America is the most unequal industrialized society … Read more

A Jury Convicted A 60-year-old Man Of Intentionally Killing His Girlfriend

EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS (TCD) – A jury this week convicted a 60-year-old man of intentionally killing his 46-year-old girlfriend with his truck after a quarrel. According to Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas Haine, a jury deliberated for 40 minutes before convicting Richard Mayor guilty of first-degree murder in connection with Lisa Dunnavant-Polach’s death on February 21, … Read more

A Judge Sentenced A Man To Life In Prison For Sexually Assaulting And Strangling His Neighbor With Down Syndrome

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (TCD) – A judge sentenced a man to three life terms in prison for sexually assaulting and strangling his Down syndrome neighbor to death shortly after she moved into her own apartment. According to NBC Washington, David Cunningham was sentenced on Thursday, June 1, for the murder of Melia “MJ” Jones, 23. Jones … Read more

A Colorado Mother Faces Murder Charges After Her Child’s Remains Were Found In Her Apartment

A 27-year-old Colorado mother has been arrested and may face murder charges after the remains of a child were discovered in a cupboard at her apartment this week when detectives were looking for her missing 5-year-old daughter Maha Li Hobbs.   According to the Aurora Police Department, Alexus Tanielle Nelson was initially arrested Tuesday on … Read more

A 22-year-old Man Was Sentenced To Death For Killing Two Little Brothers Who Were Playing With Kittens In Their Yard

Prosecutors in a Pennsylvania county announced Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a 22-year-old man who was on house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor for a previous shooting when he allegedly killed two young brothers innocently playing with kittens in their yard, as well as another young man, in a senseless … Read more

Wildfire Burned 100 Acres In Orange Cove, Firefighters Extinguished The Fire

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — On Thursday, crews halted a wildfire in Orange Cove from spreading further. The fire broke out around 5 p.m. near American Avenue and Hills Valley Road. Firefighters are still attempting to put out the remaining flames in the limited area. The fire has burnt an estimated 100 acres and is … Read more