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Raleigh-area teen pleads guilty to 2022 mass shooting that left five dead
crime1 month ago

Raleigh-area teen pleads guilty to 2022 mass shooting that left five dead

Austin David Thompson, who was 15 at the time of the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that killed five—including his older brother and an off-duty police officer—pleaded guilty to five counts of first-degree murder and related charges; sentencing is set for Feb. 2, with possible life in prison and parole eligibility after 25 years, since the death penalty is unavailable for someone that young. The case also involved a self-inflicted gunshot wound prior to arrest and notes of Thompson’s online searches about mass shootings, while motive remains unclear.

Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
world4 months ago

Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse

Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges related to an incident over 40 years ago in Oklahoma, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with most of it suspended, and is required to register as a sex offender. The case has led to significant legal and community repercussions for Morris and Gateway Church.

Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry to plead guilty in overdose case
entertainment8 months ago

Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry to plead guilty in overdose case

A California doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death, with the plea potentially leading to a 40-year prison sentence. Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead in October 2023, and the case involves an underground network of drug suppliers and medical professionals.

Matthew Perry's Doctor Pleads Guilty to Ketamine Distribution in Connection to Star's Death
entertainment8 months ago

Matthew Perry's Doctor Pleads Guilty to Ketamine Distribution in Connection to Star's Death

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of drug distribution, as part of a broader investigation into Perry's overdose death involving multiple individuals and illegal drug sales. Perry died from an apparent drowning at his home, with authorities linking his death to ketamine distributed by several people, including Plasencia and others who have also pleaded guilty or are awaiting trial.