Mistrial declared in trial of man accused of starting Palisades fire
“A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case against a former Uber driver accused of sparking the Palisades blaze, the deadliest wildfire in Los Angeles history.
Jurors deliberated for 13 hours before telling U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang they were deadlocked on all three felony counts, with 10 saying they would acquit.
The mistrial leaves unresolved questions about responsibility for a fire that killed 12 people, destroyed 6,500 structures from Pacific Palisades to Malibu and caused billions in losses.”
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The Coast Guard released new photos Monday as it announced that it has concluded its search in the Bahamas for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went overboard and vanished two months ago. https://t.co/6RaTCpyU0G
Great news update from the Saratoga Springs Police Department about the Amber Alert for Will and Wesley Richman. The boys have been found safe. The #FBI remains committed to working alongside our law enforcement partners to locate and safely recover missing children.
This is scary.
Wesley Richman and Will Richman are both missing from Saratoga Springs, Utah. They are believed to be with their father, Dane Richman.
Authorities are concerned for the children’s safety. Dane Richman has been severely depressed, struggling financially, selling possessions, and leaving his home. #amberalert #missingchild
Where is Lynette Hooker?
Why is no one searching for her in the Bahamas?
Friends are growing more suspicious of her husband.
More here:
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35 YEARS on Death Row. No Direct Evidence. Tennessee Native.
We are asking for your help in bringing attention to the case of Gary Wayne Sutton, a Tennessee man who has spent 35 years on death row after being convicted on circumstantial evidence alone.
There was no direct evidence tying Gary to the crime. His conviction relied heavily on testimony from former medical examiner Dr. Charles Harlan a man who was reportedly under FBI investigation at the time he testified and who was later stripped of his medical examiner license. Multiple convictions connected to Harlan’s testimony have since been questioned or overturned.
Now we are fighting for Gary’s chance to finally be heard fairly.
We have the files. We have the records. We are asking advocates, journalists, attorneys, and voices with influence to help shine a light on this case.
@ToddChrisley @SavannahChrisley @KimKardashian
Please help us advocate for justice and due process for Gary Wayne Sutton.
A wrongful conviction should never become a death sentence.
#JusticeForGaryWayneSutton #WrongfulConviction #DeathRow #Tennessee #CriminalJusticeReform #InnocenceMatters #DueProcess #JusticeSystem #AdvocateForJustice
To the Leaders of the State of Tennessee, Members of the Legislature, and Citizens Across America:
We are calling upon the State of Tennessee to introduce and pass “Gary’s Law,” inspired by the case of Gary Wayne Sutton. This legislation would establish stronger protections in all death penalty cases and ensure that no person is sentenced to death without undeniable, transparent, and fully disclosed evidence.
When the government seeks the ultimate punishment, the burden of proof must be absolute. No individual should face execution based solely on circumstantial evidence, assumptions, inconsistent testimony, or incomplete investigations. A death sentence should only be pursued when guilt is supported by clear factual evidence that leaves no reasonable doubt.
Under “Gary’s Law,” the State would be required to provide and disclose all evidence connected to a case, including:
• DNA evidence, testing results, and forensic findings.
• All investigative reports, witness statements, and physical evidence.
• Any exculpatory evidence that may support innocence or create reasonable doubt.
• Complete transparency regarding forensic testing procedures and expert conclusions.
• Independent review of disputed DNA evidence or conflicting forensic findings before a death sentence can proceed.
• Verification that all available scientific testing has been completed prior to conviction or execution scheduling.
Gary’s Law should also require that any conviction carrying the death penalty be supported by substantial non-circumstantial evidence and scientifically reliable facts. If DNA, forensic evidence, or key findings are inconclusive, disputed, missing, or withheld, the State should not have the authority to move forward with an execution.
Justice must be rooted in truth, transparency, and accountability. In cases involving life and death, every fact matters, every piece of evidence matters, and every unanswered question matters.
We urge the State of Tennessee to take a stand for justice reform and human rights by proposing and passing Gary’s Law. The people deserve a justice system that values certainty over assumption and truth over expediency.
The nation is watching, and the demand for fairness, transparency, and accountability has never been louder.
🚨 CALL TO ACTION TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE 🚨
To the State of Tennessee:
Today, the nation watched what many believe was a devastating failure in the execution of Tony Carruthers. Across the United States, people are demanding accountability, transparency, and justice from a system that holds the power over life and death.
We the People are calling on Tennessee officials to immediately halt all scheduled executions in 2026 until a full independent review of the state's execution procedures, case reviews, and DNA evidence protocols can be conducted.
The scheduled execution of Garywayne Sutton on December 3rd cannot move forward under the shadow of systemic failure and unanswered questions. The public deserves assurance that every conviction has been thoroughly examined, every piece of evidence properly reviewed, and every constitutional right protected.
Many Americans believe Tennessee failed to adequately review DNA evidence in Tony Carruthers’ case. When doubt exists especially in cases involving irreversible punishment the responsibility of the state is not speed, but certainty.
We are also calling upon the Tennessee Supreme Court to intervene, override this case for immediate judicial review, and examine whether constitutional protections, evidentiary standards, and due process rights were fully upheld before this execution proceeded.
Justice cannot exist where transparency is absent. Justice cannot exist where evidence is questioned. And justice cannot exist when the people no longer trust the system meant to protect them.
This is bigger than politics. This is bigger than one case. This is about the integrity of the American justice system itself.
We are urging the Governor of Tennessee, the Attorney General, and the Tennessee Supreme Court to pause all executions and launch a complete investigation into the handling of capital punishment cases statewide.
The eyes of the nation are watching Tennessee.
#DoTheRightThings #CorruptSystem #DemandAnswers #accountability #transparency #Tennessee #DeathPenaltyDebate
NEW: Coast Guard Releases Statement | Lynette Hooker
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"MIAMI — Special agents with the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), supported by multiple Coast Guard surface and aviation assets, seized the sailing vessel Soulmate approximately 40 nautical miles off the coast of Melbourne, Florida, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker.
The seizure was conducted during a complex surveillance and interdiction operation coordinated by CGIS and operational Coast Guard surface from Sector Miami and aviation assets from Air Station Miami. Following the seizure, the vessel lost engine power and was taken under tow by the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser. The towing operation was transferred to a crew from Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce for transit through Fort Pierce Inlet.
The vessel Soulmate is currently in the custody of CGIS as part of an active criminal investigation. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no additional details are being released at this time."
Pima County Sheriff Nanos gives update on Nancy Guthrie investigation
“Sheriff admits information being withheld from public, but for good reason…” —
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