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Defense attorney in Tupac murder trial believes jury had “preconceived notions” and didn’t review all evidence

Michael Sanft, the defense attorney for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1996 shooting death of Tupac Shakur on Monday, accused the jury of harboring “preconceived notions” about his client. “I’m surprised. With the amount of evidence that should have been considered by the jury, I don’t believe that…

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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over “inappropriate conduct” toward aides

Washington — The House censured Rep. Chuck Edwards on Tuesday after a House Ethics Committee investigation found the North Carolina Republican engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two young women who worked for him.  The House approved Edwards’ punishment — standing in the chamber as the resolution condemning his conduct was read aloud…

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Pennsylvania police officer charged​ with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting student at wrong home

An Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing a college student who was at the wrong house. Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin…

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