The Supreme Court will soon consider a case that legal scholars say could fundamentally reshape how courts interpret the Constitution's prohibition against excessive fines, a protection that traces its lineage back eight centuries to the Magna Carta. At the center of Jouppi v. Alaska sits Kenneth Jouppi, now 82 years old, whose livelihood was effectively destroyed when the … [Read more...] about Eighty-Two Year Old Pilot’s Case Tests Limits of Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause

Authorities in Smyrna, Georgia, have charged an 18-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a woman's dismembered remains in the trunk of a vehicle at an apartment complex this week. The victim has been identified as Shanteria Mosley, known to those close to her as "KT," who worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Police discovered her body while conducting a … [Read more...] about Georgia Police Charge 18-Year-Old with Murder After Dismembered Body Found in Car Trunk

A custodial worker at Wilmington College in Ohio faces serious criminal charges after allegedly concealing himself in the ceiling above a women's locker room to photograph members of the soccer team as they changed clothes. Jayson Barker was arrested Tuesday at the Scheve Athletic Center and charged with 11 counts of voyeurism, according to local police authorities. The … [Read more...] about Ohio College Janitor Arrested for Photographing Women’s Soccer Team in Locker Room

The Washington Commanders received encouraging medical news Friday regarding rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow during last Sunday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys. General Manager Adam Peters announced on a Richmond radio appearance that Daniels will not require surgery and is expected to return to action within the month. The determination … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels Expected to Return Within Month After Elbow Injury

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of press freedom and thorough journalism during his papal flight Friday, speaking to reporters just days after a federal court compelled the White House to restore access to three news organizations. The pontiff, addressing journalists aboard the papal plane, made clear his commitment to maintaining open access for the press corps that … [Read more...] about Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Press Coverage Amid White House Media Restrictions