Crime

Fairfax Dispatch Audio Surfaces After Tragedy

Police dispatch audio was released after the deaths of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife. Court records and earlier allegations have also renewed attention on a long and painful public history.

Fairfax School Assault Case Ends in Convictions

A Fairfax County high school case ended with nine guilty verdicts after parents said girls had been reporting hallway groping for months. The sentencing comes next, along with more questions about why school safety systems always seem to wake up after the alarms have already gone off.

Vance Eyes Walz In Fraud Probe

Vice President JD Vance says his fraud task force may pursue prosecutions if investigations uncover crimes. He also pointed to California’s voting rules and repeated claims about broader fraud in government programs.

Chicago Killing Raises Immigration Questions

A court hearing in Chicago put new focus on the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, the suspect’s background, and the failures that can pile up when policy, custody, and public safety all take a turn through the bureaucratic maze.

Rome Blast Kills Two

Italian police say an explosion outside Rome killed two people while they were assembling a homemade bomb. Investigators believe the pair were linked to anarchist circles and may have been planning an attack.

Salt Lake Alley Attack Leaves Woman Critical

Police say Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla attacked a woman in a Salt Lake City alley, leaving her in critical condition with severe neck wounds. Court documents say he admitted to strangling her and slashing her throat, while his immigration status remains unclear.