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A man who killed four people in a Manhattan office building bought his rifle from his casino boss in Las Vegas, left a suicide note, and had anti-psychotic medication in his apartment. The investigation is ongoing to understand his motives and mental health background.
Jurors in Hunter Biden's criminal trial heard testimony from the gun store clerk who sold him the firearm at the center of the case. Prosecutors argue Biden lied about his drug use on the purchase form, while the defense suggests he did not believe he had an active drug problem at the time. Key witnesses, including Biden's ex-wife and a former girlfriend, testified about his drug use. The trial follows the collapse of a plea deal and occurs amid political scrutiny and a separate tax case against Biden.
Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend testified about his crack cocaine addiction at his trial, where prosecutors aim to prove he lied about his drug use to illegally buy a gun in 2018. The defense argues there is no evidence he was using drugs at the time of the purchase. If convicted, Biden faces up to 25 years in prison.
Prosecutors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of James Crumbley argue that he failed to take a break from his DoorDash job on the day of the shooting, which could have led him to discover that the gun his son used was missing. The prosecution portrayed Crumbley as a neglectful father who bought his troubled son a gun and failed to secure it, while the defense maintained that he was unaware of his son's plans. Testimony also included details about the shooter's troubling texts and social media posts, as well as emotional accounts from witnesses at the school. The trial continues with uncertainty about whether James Crumbley will testify.
James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter for failing to secure the gun used in the shooting. He bought the handgun with his son, Ethan, who later used it in the attack. Crumbley's use of a phone and tablet has been restricted after he made threatening statements from jail, and a gag order is in place for the case. His son, Ethan, referred to the gun as "my beauty" on social media and admitted to using his money to buy it. James Crumbley isn't accused of knowing about the shooting beforehand, but prosecutors allege his negligence contributed to the tragedy.
James Crumbley, the second parent in the Michigan school shooting case, is headed to trial for allegedly failing to prevent his son from carrying out the shooting. Prosecutors argue that his negligence contributed to the violence, as he purchased a gun with his son and failed to take steps to prevent the tragedy. The trial comes after his wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of the same charges. The parents' actions leading up to the shooting, including purchasing the gun and not disclosing it to the school, will be central to the case.
The El Cajon police identified the suspect in the shooting at a dental office as a "disgruntled former customer" who had purchased the gun used in the incident just two weeks prior. The man, Mohammed Abdulkareem, was taken into custody after a manhunt and was found with a loaded handgun and magazines in a rented U-Haul truck. One person was killed, and two others were injured in the shooting. The motive for the attack is still unknown, and the suspect faces multiple felony charges, including murder and attempted murder.
Justin Mohn, accused of shooting and decapitating his father in their Pennsylvania home, purchased a gun the day before the murder and posted a graphic video of the severed head on YouTube. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn stated that Mohn was "acting with clear mind" during the incident. Mohn faces charges of first-degree murder, abusing a corpse, and possession of instruments of crime. The video showed Mohn wearing rubber gloves found at the crime scene, and he made violent threats against government officials. Mohn was arrested at a Pennsylvania National Guard training center and faces multiple charges, with no history of diagnosed mental health issues.
Federal prosecutors have filed a new criminal case against Hunter Biden, although the exact nature of the charges is not yet known. Special counsel David Weiss has been using a federal grand jury in Los Angeles to gather evidence on possible criminal tax charges against President Joe Biden's son. Hunter Biden already faces criminal charges in Delaware related to a gun purchase.
Federal prosecutors suggest that former President Donald Trump may have violated the conditions of his release by purchasing a gun during a campaign stop in South Carolina, which could be discussed at an upcoming hearing on a potential gag order. In a separate civil case in New York City, a fraud trial against Trump and his company is set to begin, with the New York Attorney General alleging that the Trump Organization inflated property values to defraud lenders and insurance companies. Meanwhile, Trump faces various charges in Georgia, Washington D.C., Florida, and New York, with ongoing legal battles and trial dates being scheduled. The issue of hearsay arises in the D.C. federal election case, where witnesses may testify about comments they heard outside of court to show how those comments influenced Trump's actions, but not as evidence of election compromise.
The gun used in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy appears to have been legally purchased, raising questions about the suspect's mental health background. Investigators are looking into whether the suspect had a documented history of psychiatric problems that should have raised red flags during the gun purchase process. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. The suspect has been arrested and reportedly confessed to the crime. The deputy, Ryan Clinkunbroomer, was described as a dedicated and hard-working officer who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Larry Pickens, the man accused of killing Dr. Benjamin Mauck in a Collierville clinic, had a previous attempted murder charge and was able to legally purchase the gun used in the shooting just eight days prior. Pickens had a history of run-ins with Memphis Police, including a domestic violence assault in 2016 where he stabbed his stepfather with a kitchen knife. Although there are police reports of these incidents, they do not appear on Pickens' criminal record. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and authorities had no prior contact with Pickens before the incident.
Hunter Biden's lawyers have reportedly told the DOJ that they will challenge the law under the Second Amendment if their client is charged with possessing a firearm as a drug user. Biden is under investigation by the Justice Department, which includes a 2018 gun purchase when he was a regular cocaine user. Federal law prohibits drug users from owning guns, but a Supreme Court ruling last year that essentially broadened Second Amendment protections puts that prohibition into question. The president's son might use new conservative arguments to his advantage to avert up to 15 years in prison should he be charged and convicted of such a crime.
Prosecutors are nearing a decision on whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax- and gun-related violations, according to people familiar with the matter. The investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and centered on his finances related to overseas business ties and consulting work. Over time, investigators shifted their focus to whether he failed to report all of his income and whether he lied on a form for a gun purchase by denying that he was a drug abuser. Any decision could have a significant impact on President Biden, who just launched his reelection campaign, bringing national attention to a sensitive topic that aides often struggle to broach with the president.
Albuquerque police arrested 16-year-old Jacob Lovato for the murder of 17-year-old Gabriel Gurule during a dispute over a gun purchase. Witnesses reported that Lovato had firearms in both hands and "sprayed" gunfire across the room, killing Gurule. Lovato fled the scene and was later arrested and charged with an open count of murder, armed robbery, and tampering with evidence.