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Families of victims killed at the University of Idaho may sue city, documents say
The families of two students killed in the University of Idaho killings last fall reserve their right to sue the city of Moscow according to documents filed with the city. The families may seek damages against the city for the murders of their daughters. No lawsuit has been filed, but the claims protect the families' rights to sue within two years. An attorney representing the families says the tort claims notices are a safeguard. The families had expressed frustration with the investigation and lack of transparency. Four students including the two victims were found stabbed to death at their off-campus house on Nov. 13 by officers responding at the scene. Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old criminology Ph.D. student at nearby Washington State University was arrested on Dec. 30 in Pennsylvania in connection with the murder.
HBO's new streaming service, Max, experiences temporary outage on debut
Max, the newly launched streaming service from HBO, experienced a temporary outage on its debut day, with users reporting an inability to access the service. The outage was fixed by mid-morning. A Max spokesperson stated that initial issues had been addressed and only minor ones emerged, which were quickly remedied. Max offers eight times more content in high-resolution 4K UHD presentation compared to its predecessor, HBO Max.
Department of Homeland Security announces body-worn camera policy for all law enforcement components
The Department of Homeland Security has implemented a body-worn camera policy for its nine law enforcement divisions, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The policy outlines when law enforcement officers should wear body-worn cameras to gain the public's trust. However, the policy is unlikely to apply to Secret Service agents on the White House grounds. The policy states that body-worn cameras will not be used in cases of First Amendment protected activity, systemic, indiscriminate tracking, and unauthorized surveillance, among others. Agencies under DHS have 180 days to develop or update their policies on the use of body-worn cameras.
Family settles with Colorado county for $17 million after fatal police shooting of son with mental health issues
The family of Christian Glass will receive a $17 million settlement from Clear Creek County after he was shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy in June 2020. The settlement is believed to be the largest of its kind in Colorado history. Clear Creek County has agreed to establish a crisis response team and to train and certify all of its deputies in crisis intervention. In addition, the state of Colorado will create a virtual reality training scenario for the Colorado State Patrol based on the shooting that will focus on de-escalation in stressful situations involving officers from different agencies.
Police search near dam for clues in Madeleine McCann case
Portuguese police, aided by German and British colleagues, are conducting a search near Arade dam in the Algarve region for evidence related to the disappearance of three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann in 2007. A German citizen named Christian Brueckner, who was in the area at the time, is a suspect in the case. This is the fourth search for McCann, and it is believed to be the first one in the area of the dam. Criminal procedural measures are currently taking place in Portugal as part of the investigation into the case.
Prince Harry's request for police protection denied by UK court
The Duke of Sussex had requested police officers as private bodyguards after the British government stopped providing security when he and his wife, Meghan, moved to California. The court rejected his assertion that the government exceeded its authority in denying this request, and he is separately challenging the decision to deny him government-paid security.
Kentucky Deputy Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley was fatally shot during a traffic stop near Georgetown. The suspect is now in custody, and the shooting is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police.
Lawsuit filed after Detroit gas station shooting
A man has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil Corp. and the gas station franchise owner, SMM Investment Inc., for negligence leading to a shooting in March that resulted in a patron’s death and injuries to him and another customer. The plaintiff claims a clerk locked the door, trapping three people inside with a gunman who eventually opened fire. The clerk allegedly ignored pleas to unlock the door and only did so after the shooter left. The clerk has since been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. The defendant's counsel called the case a reach.
E. Jean Carroll seeks additional damages in defamation lawsuit against Trump
E. Jean Carroll and her lawyers seeks permission to include Trump's words in their defamation lawsuit against him. They are seeking additional punitive damages if the first suit is ultimately successful.
Protesters Disrupt Annual Meeting of Fossil Fuel Giant Shell
Dozens of activists disrupted Shell's annual shareholder meeting in London, protesting the company’s alleged record profits at the expense of the environment. The activists called for a stop to new drilling projects and for more investment in renewable energy. Shareholders rejected a resolution urging the company to strengthen its greenhouse gas emission goals.