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A federal judge questioned the DOJ's handling of evidence in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, criticizing the rushed indictment process and potential violations of Comey's rights related to search warrants and privileged information, with a deadline set for the government to produce all related grand jury materials.
Bryan Kohberger's defense attorneys have filed motions to suppress key evidence in his upcoming murder trial, arguing that police violated his constitutional rights by improperly obtaining search warrants and using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) without proper authorization. The defense claims that the DNA evidence linking Kohberger to the crime scene was gathered illegally, and they are challenging the validity of the search warrants used to collect additional evidence. Prosecutors have until December 6 to respond, with a hearing scheduled for January 23.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. held a news conference addressing the recent search warrants executed at his home, stating that they were related to a "family matter" being addressed through counseling. Small emphasized that the investigation is not related to any allegations of wrongdoing in his role as mayor and criticized the search as racially and politically motivated. He also defended Atlantic City High School Principal Constance "Mandy" Days-Chapman, who was charged with failing to report child abuse, calling her a "dear family friend." The prosecutor's office stated that the search warrants were executed in a professional manner and that the investigation has been ongoing for two to three months.
Search warrants reveal new details about the death of a 12-year-old at Trails Carolina wilderness therapy camp, including the discovery of the boy's body in a concerning state, potential signs of poisoning, and conflicting accounts from camp counselors. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is assisting in the investigation, and the camp has been ordered to discontinue the use of certain equipment and restrict staff access to the area where the incident occurred. The FBI is also involved in the investigation.
Court documents reveal that a raid on the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia was prompted by two undercover informants, one of whom was an employee at the zoo. The informants documented instances of animal mistreatment, including an elephant handler instructing the use of a bullhook on sensitive areas. During visits in October and November, officials found unsanitary conditions and neglected animals, including a dead goat that went unnoticed for over an hour. Based on their investigation, authorities concluded that there was a direct and immediate threat to the health and safety of the animals at the zoo. The search of the property has been completed.
Surveillance photos obtained by North Carolina police showed a man and a girl who matched the description of missing 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari after her disappearance. Newly unsealed search warrants revealed that Madalina's mother had sent a text message indicating she was in the presence of the missing child, and later drove to the mountains of North Carolina claiming to be searching for her. The warrants also revealed that Madalina's mother had contacted a relative to help smuggle herself and Madalina from their home before the girl disappeared. Both parents have been charged with failure to report a missing child, but continue to deny any knowledge of Madalina's whereabouts. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.