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On May 8, 2025, President Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., succeeding Ed Martin Jr. Pirro, a former westchester county district attorney and Fox News host, brings extensive legal and media experience to the role. Trump praised Pirro as a "powerful crusader for victims of crime."

Donald Trump appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., replacing Ed Martin Jr. Trump lauded Pirro's qualifications and New York district attorney experience. This decision follows Martin's withdrawal due to Republican concerns about his defense of Capitol rioters and lack of legal background.

Jimmy Wayne Carwyle has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism after allegedly harassing Jennifer Aniston for two years. Carwyle reportedly crashed his vehicle through the front gate of Aniston's Los Angeles home, causing significant damage. He had previously sent her unwanted messages via voicemail, email, and social media, leading to his arrest and a $150,000 bail.

Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder after allegedly intentionally hitting and killing a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy with his car. This tragic event occurred a day after Hinton's son, Ryan, was fatally shot by Cincinnati police during a chase.

Former WWE wrestler Michael Droese, famously known as Duke "The Dumpster," faces charges in Tennessee after allegedly attempting to purchase child pornography on the dark web. Coinbase intercepted the transaction, alerting the FBI, which led to Droese's arrest. He was indicted on charges of attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of children and subsequently terminated from his DUI Coordinator position.

Former Hancock County Commissioner John Jessup received a six-to-fifteen-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the attempted sexual assault of his daughter during a Las Vegas trip. Jessup, who was initially charged with sexual assault, entered a plea agreement. The victim, Rachel Keesling, bravely shared her trauma in court, detailing the profound impact of her father's actions on her life.

In Utica, New York, correctional officer Christopher Walrath admitted to manslaughter in the death of inmate Robert Brooks. Walrath confessed to beating Brooks, applying a chokehold, and striking his body, actions captured on bodycam footage. He also admitted to lying to investigators. As part of a plea deal, Walrath faces a 15-year prison sentence.

Gregory J Moore, a former divorce attorney, has been arrested in Texas and charged with the 2013 murder of Cleveland Clinic nurse Aliza Sherman. Sherman was fatally stabbed near where she was to meet Moore. He was previously jailed for lying to police about his whereabouts during the killing and lost his law license in 2017.

Mikal Mahdi's firing squad execution in South Carolina is under scrutiny after a pathologist's report suggested he remained conscious and suffered extreme pain for up to a minute due to misplaced shots. The autopsy revealed only two distinct bullet wounds, raising concerns about the shooters' accuracy and the adequacy of the post-execution examination.

John Colello, homicide chief for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where MS-13 originated in the 1980s, said that a tattoo alone, without additional context, could not serve as the sole basis to determine gang membership.

Recent ICE activity at courthouses nationwide, reminiscent of Trump-era policies, sparks legal and ethical concerns. Agents have been recorded making arrests, sometimes without clear identification, leading to accusations of disrupting court proceedings. A judge was even arrested for allegedly helping a defendant evade ICE.

Bill and Melinda Gates' daughters, Jennifer and Phoebe, are forging their own paths. Phoebe, 22, is dating Arthur Donald, Paul McCartney's grandson, and recently launched a digital fashion platform. Jennifer, 30, married Olympic equestrian Nayel Nassar in 2021 and has two daughters, Leila and Mia.

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is set to face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, in the upcoming mayoral election this fall. Pureval secured a dominant lead in the primary, outpacing Bowman by a significant margin. Bowman's entry into politics was inspired by his half-brother's inauguration, setting the stage for a competitive race.

Craig Charron has been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Laura Sardinha, in a brutal knife attack at her Huntington Beach home. Sardinha's desperate screams for help were captured in a chilling voicemail as Charron, against whom she had just obtained a restraining order, stabbed her multiple times. Evidence of prior abuse against other women was presented during the trial.

Wisconsin may see fusion voting again. A lawsuit challenges the state's ban on it. Fusion voting allows candidates to appear on the ballot under multiple party lines. United Wisconsin filed the suit. They say it empowers independent voters. Fusion voting was common in the 1800s. The group argues the ban violates equal protection.