A North Carolina woman was arrested Monday after allegedly faking her own murder, police said. Margaret Frances Elizabeth Sweeney, who also goes by Maggie, 37, allegedly “made anonymous third-party false reports” to both a friend and the Department of Social Services last Friday, claiming she had been murdered, the Franklin Police Department said in a… Continue reading North Carolina woman arrested after allegedly faking her own murder, police say
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Utah mom who wrote children’s book about grief after allegedly killing husband won’t face death penalty
A Utah author accused of lacing her husband’s drink with a lethal dose of fentanyl and writing a children’s book about grief will not face the death penalty, prosecutors said Friday. In a filing in Utah’s 3rd District Court, prosecutors for Summit County said they made the decision in “careful consultation” with the sisters and… Continue reading Utah mom who wrote children’s book about grief after allegedly killing husband won’t face death penalty
Woman arrested for allegedly threatening federal judge in Trump election case
A Texas woman was ordered detained Wednesday after she was arrested and charged with threatening the federal judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s election case in Washington, D.C. Abigail Jo Shry, 43, faces a charge of transmitting a threat to injure a person via interstate commerce, according to an affidavit signed by Joshua Henry,… Continue reading Woman arrested for allegedly threatening federal judge in Trump election case
Feds indict fundraiser for Rep. George Santos for allegedly impersonating Speaker McCarthy aide
A man who was a paid campaign fundraiser for Rep. George Santos was indicted in New York on federal criminal charges related to his allegedly impersonating a top aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he solicited donations for Santos. The fundraiser, Samuel Miele, allegedly sent a letter to Santos Sept. 26 of last year “in which he admitted to ‘faking my identity… Continue reading Feds indict fundraiser for Rep. George Santos for allegedly impersonating Speaker McCarthy aide
Father charged with shooting and killing driver who allegedly hit and killed 17-year-old son
A North Carolina man is facing a second-degree murder charge after shooting and killing a driver who struck and killed his son early Monday, authorities said. Chad Woods, 41, was arrested at his home in Timberlake — a community about 21 miles north of Durham — after he allegedly shot and killed Jeffrey McKay, 39, after McKay allegedly… Continue reading Father charged with shooting and killing driver who allegedly hit and killed 17-year-old son
FBI fatally shoots man in Utah who allegedly threatened Biden, Alvin Bragg and others
The FBI shot and killed a man Wednesday while executing a search warrant in Provo, Utah, federal officials said. The investigation involved the suspect making alleged threats against politicians and public figures, including President Joe Biden and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, according to charging documents obtained by NBC News. The suspect was identified in… Continue reading FBI fatally shoots man in Utah who allegedly threatened Biden, Alvin Bragg and others
Suspect dead after allegedly shooting two Florida officers during traffic stop
A suspect who allegedly shot two Florida police officers during a traffic stop is dead, according to police. Officers with the Orlando Police Department stopped a car at around 11 p.m. on Friday because it was wanted in connection with a homicide in Miami, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said at a news briefing on… Continue reading Suspect dead after allegedly shooting two Florida officers during traffic stop
Man charged after woman held captive in Oregon cell allegedly threatened to kill the mother of his 2 children
A man who officials say kidnapped and held a woman captive in a makeshift cell in his Oregon garage allegedly attacked, abused and threatened to kill another woman and their two children before she sought a protective order against him three years ago. “He physically attacks me, he hits me, he brakes (sic) and throws… Continue reading Man charged after woman held captive in Oregon cell allegedly threatened to kill the mother of his 2 children
CEO of HCA hospital in Florida that allegedly had roaches in the operating room leaves job
At the time, Temple declined NBC News’ request for an interview and a spokeswoman for the Level 2 trauma center said Bayonet Point was “appropriately staffed to ensure the safe care of our patients.” The spokeswoman also said, “We rely on feedback from our physicians, and when issues are validated we take necessary action.” Jyric Sims,… Continue reading CEO of HCA hospital in Florida that allegedly had roaches in the operating room leaves job
Family accuses Delta of negligence after drunken passenger allegedly groped mom and her teen daughter on a 9-hour flight
A federal lawsuit was filed against Delta Air Lines on Tuesday accusing flight attendants of failing to intervene after a male passenger, according to the lawsuit, was served at least 10 alcoholic drinks and then groped a mother and her 16-year-old daughter. The plaintiff in the suit, filed in the Eastern District of New York,… Continue reading Family accuses Delta of negligence after drunken passenger allegedly groped mom and her teen daughter on a 9-hour flight