Murder Case Ends in Deadlock: Family’s Pain and Frustration as Key Charges Go Unresolved

In October 2020, Alfredo Gutierrez was accused of murdering Lee Rice, whose body was discovered in the guest bedroom of Gutierrez’s brother’s home. Rice was found inside a barrel, bound with zip-ties around his wrists, ankles, and neck. Lee Rice’s mother, Colleen Rice, is grappling with profound grief. “It hasn’t sunk in yet,” she admitted,…

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Justice Department Indicts RT Employees in Alleged $10 Million Russian Influence Scheme

The Justice Department has charged two employees of the Russian state-controlled media outlet RT in connection with a purported $10 million influence campaign aimed at bolstering right-wing media voices in the United States. The indictment alleges that Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, 31, and Elena Afanasyeva, 27, acted as unregistered foreign agents and laundered $9.7 million to a…

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Phoenix Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting Near Banner University Medical Center

PHOENIX — A significant police presence has been reported around Banner University Medical Center in Downtown Phoenix following an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred near the intersection of 16th Street and McDowell Road. According to Phoenix police, two officers have sustained injuries. Authorities are actively searching for suspects and have urged the public to avoid…

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