A key witness in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, José Ramón Hernández Reyes, has been spared from deportation in exchange for his cooperation, and is allowed to stay in the U.S. for at least a year, as the case unfolds amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and the handling of Abrego Garcia's situation.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond attributes the recent spike in homicides to victims' involvement in "nefarious activities" and a lack of witness cooperation. He emphasizes the need for witnesses to come forward and cooperate with investigations, stating that arrests could be made if more people provided information. Thurmond highlights specific cases and urges residents to join the Connect Birmingham program, which allows police access to outdoor security cameras. He also addresses the prevalence of firearm-related conflicts and the police department's efforts to combat the situation.
Jackson Mahomes, the brother of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is expected to have three felony sexual battery charges dismissed after the alleged victim decided not to cooperate with prosecutors. The charges stemmed from an incident in February 2023 where Mahomes was accused of forcibly kissing a restaurant owner in Overland Park, Kansas. Despite the dismissal of the felony charges, Mahomes still faces a misdemeanor battery charge related to a separate incident on the same night involving a waiter. His attorney remains confident in his innocence as they await the resolution of the remaining charge.