South LA community stunned after anti-gang activist arrested in murder case

Prominent South Los Angeles gang interventionist and 2nd Call executive director Clifford "Skipp" Townsend has been arrested on conspiracy to commit murder charges.

Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Ventura County brothel ring: 4 in Ma family sentenced to prison

Four members of the Ma family criminal enterprise were sentenced to state prison for operating illicit massage parlor brothels across Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million, according to the district attorney's office.

Ventura County family convicted in massage parlor scheme
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Four family members received state prison sentences for running an illicit massage and commercial sex ring in Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Ryan Wedding cartel case: Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe

Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara has been arrested for allegedly taking a $2 million bribe to release Canadian drug trafficker Andrew Clark, the top deputy of former Olympic snowboarder turned cartel boss Ryan Wedding.

Des Moines post office shooting: Employee arrested, 3 injured

A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments. 

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

Two civil lawsuits filed in Pinellas County accuse Melanie Sky Daily Bollea, the widow of wrestling icon Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, of providing alcohol to underage teens and facilitating environments that led to violent attacks and an alleged sexual assault inside her Clearwater home.

LA County offering $70,000 reward for information in 4th of July killing of Eric Washington

Authorities are reminding the public that a combined $70,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of community activist Eric Washington.

Salinas students, ages 13 and 15, were Moss Landing shooting victims

The two teens who were shot to death at a beach in Moss Landing were students in the Salinas Union High School District, according to the superintendent and sheriff's office.

DA delays charges in $13M Newhall fire
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Prosecutors declined to file charges against four people arrested in connection with the Aug. 24 fire in Santa Clarita’s Old Town Newhall. This does not necessarily mean the four suspects are walking away from the case scot-free. The DA's office said the case is being sent back to law enforcement for further investigation.