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A man was arrested outside Atlanta's airport after family tipped off police about his social media threats to shoot the airport, leading to the discovery of an AR-15 rifle and ammunition in his truck. He had expressed intentions to inflict harm, but law enforcement intervened before any tragedy occurred.
A man named Billy Cagle was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after threatening to shoot it up on social media and being found with an assault rifle, with authorities stating he posed a serious threat that was thwarted by law enforcement collaboration.
Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, faces serious legal issues including gun possession charges linked to a November altercation and ongoing trial in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor, with potential prison time if convicted.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, currently on trial in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse of a minor, was also charged with illegal gun possession after a November arrest, with the gun being licensed and registered to his uncle. His ongoing legal issues have led to his absence from play since August 2023, and MLB is investigating the allegations.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegal gun possession in the Dominican Republic amid ongoing legal issues including serious allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, with his career currently on hold and facing potential prison time if convicted.
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Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend and widow of his late brother, testified in court about finding a gun in Hunter's car, which led to a series of events culminating in his federal trial. She described their tumultuous relationship and mutual struggles with drug use. Hunter Biden faces charges related to firearm possession while allegedly using narcotics and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty, and his defense argues he was in recovery at the time of the gun purchase.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, faces up to 25 years in prison on federal charges for allegedly lying about his drug use on a gun purchase form in 2018. The trial, which began with jury selection, will delve into his crack cocaine addiction and could impact his father's re-election campaign. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty, and the prosecution plans to use personal communications and testimonies from close associates as evidence. The case also involves his infamous laptop, which prosecutors claim contains significant evidence of his guilt.
More than 200 NYPD officers packed a Queens courtroom as two career criminals were indicted in the shooting death of hero cop Jonathan Diller, with the driver admitting, "I shoot people." Lindy Jones, the driver, faces four counts of felony gun possession, while Guy Rivera, the passenger who allegedly shot Diller, is charged with murder. Both men have extensive criminal histories. Diller, a married father, was killed during a traffic stop, and his widow criticized the failure to keep violent criminals off the streets.
Guy Rivera, a suspect with a lengthy criminal record, has been charged with the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop in Queens. Rivera, who was wounded in the exchange, faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. The driver of the vehicle, Lindy Jones, was also arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Mayor Eric Adams has renewed calls for addressing criminal recidivism following the shooting involving suspects with extensive criminal histories. Officer Diller leaves behind a wife and 1-year-old son, and contributions can be made to the Silver Shield Foundation to support the child's future education.
Shannon Gooden, who was not legally allowed to have guns, fatally shot two police officers and a firefighter in a Minneapolis-area neighborhood. He was involved in a yearslong custody and financial support dispute over his three oldest children. Gooden had been barred from possessing guns after a 2008 assault conviction and had unsuccessfully sought to have his gun rights restored. The standoff with police occurred just before a scheduled court hearing related to his legal disputes.
A second man, Marvin Louis Spruill, has been charged with bringing a gun onto North Carolina State University's campus, just a day after an N.C. State student, Adam Mahmoud Sulaiman, was charged with having a loaded AR-15-style rifle in his car on campus. Spruill was found with a 9 mm gun outside of student housing and was released on a $1,000 bond, while Sulaiman's father claimed it was a misunderstanding. The incidents have raised concerns about campus safety, particularly in light of recent school shootings.
Cyndi Lauper's son, Declyn Lauper, was arrested and charged with gun possession in New York City after a shooting incident in Harlem. He was bailed out by his father, actor David Thornton, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. This is not his first run-in with the law, as he was previously arrested for felony unauthorized use of a vehicle in July 2022.
Cyndi Lauper's son, rapper Declyn "Dex" Lauper, was allegedly found with a gun and drugs near the scene of a shooting in Harlem. It's unclear if his arrest is connected to the shooting. This is not the first time he has been in legal trouble, as he previously copped a plea deal in 2022 for being caught with a stolen car. He was awaiting arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court.
Colorado Republican House Minority Leader Mike Lynch, who was arrested for drunk driving at 90 mph and armed, blamed the media and crime in Denver for his troubles, stating that carrying a gun was a safety measure due to working in Denver. Despite surviving a no-confidence vote, Lynch's explanation has been met with skepticism, with critics questioning his judgment and accountability as a leader.