Carl Hessler Jr.

Journalist covering courts, crime & justice for MediaNews Group, Philadelphia area - National Headliner Award recipient

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Testimony: Gang members threatened rival online, hours before fatal shooting https://t.co/PgzdnnpJu5

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WATCH: Jabriil Morgan-Cook & Naseem Worrell- Hopkins are escorted from #MontcoPa courtroom during break at their homicide trial; they are accused of killing gang rival in Norristown, Pa. in May 2025

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Testimony begins at trial of Norristown, Pa. gang members accused of killing rival https://t.co/T6Tvi50Wfz

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Good Morning!
Today is Mon. Oct. 19, 2026
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Good Morning!
Today is Sun. Oct. 18, 2026
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GOOD MORNING
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Trial begins in #MontcoPa for 3 accused in ‘retaliation’ murder of rival Norristown gang member. READ ABOUT OPENING STATEMENTS HERE: https://t.co/bxb09lRI4b

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UPDATED HEADLINES: Opening statements expected this afternoon

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Norristown, Pa. man deemed incompetent to proceed to retrial in 2005 fatal stabbing of mother. THE UPDATE HERE: https://t.co/iwGmotF2wc

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WATCH: Derek Wayne Jackson, 39, of Norristown, Pa. says “I’m making progress” after he was deemed incompetent to proceed to his retrial on charges he fatally stabbed his mother in 2005. Jackson, who was 18 at time of slaying, previously was convicted but won a new trial on appeal

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Derek W. Jackson, 39, of Norristown, Pa., is deemed incompetent to proceed to his retrial on charge he fatally stabbed his mother in 2005. Jackson, who was 18 at time of slaying, previously was convicted of 1st degree murder & sentenced to life but granted a new trial on appeal

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TODAY’S HEADLINES:

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Jury selection nearly complete at #MontcoPa trial of 3 accused in Norristown, Pa. gang slaying https://t.co/5vhdAsMnMM

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Three children, aged 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed when a 16-year-old gunman entered an Oregon elementary school and started shooting.

A community member engaged and killed the shooter before officers arrived, police say. https://t.co/N4l2mvnlXR

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BREAKING: Three children ages 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed in a Bend, Oregon, school shooting, police say. https://t.co/fP6DsDudmg

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As we mourn Officer Shane Seiber and pray for Officer Hector Rodriguez’s recovery, your kindness has meant so much to their families. We will stand beside them, always. For those asking how to help, please see the family-approved fundraisers:
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WATCH: Alleged ALL BLACK BANDITS gang members Jabriil Morgan-Cook, 20, Naseem Worrell-Hopkins, 19, & Kaleem Roland, 17, are escorted by sheriff’s deputies from #MontcoPa courtroom after Day 2 of jury selection at trial for alleged roles in gunshot slaying of rival gang member