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ICE Agent Arrested on Minneapolis Shooting Charges — 1dICE agent Christian Castro, 52, was arrested in Minneapolis and booked into Hennepin County Jail on four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor for falsely reporting a crime in connection with a Jan. 14 shooting tied to Operation Metro Surge, with federal prosecutors also pursuing charges for making false statements to investigators. Authorities say his custody followed a prolonged legal process across Texas and Minnesota, involving joint actions by state and federal agencies as he faces both state and federal proceedings.

South Carolina Influencer Arrested on Six Child-Sex Charges — 3dSouth Carolina influencer Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 on five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor after investigators followed a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted found on his devices. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

First YDC Criminal Trial Begins in New Hampshire — 4dJeffrey Buskey, 60, faces 21 sexual assault counts as David Meehan tells a Manchester jury the Youth Development Center was "Hell," opening the first YDC criminal trial.

Marcus Bell Reducing the civil award after the Meehan verdict feels like it undercuts the victims again.

Actor Noel Clarke Charged With Six Sex Offences — Sep 9, 2026British actor Noel Clarke, 50, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure in connection with alleged misconduct involving five women between 2007 and 2016, with proceedings to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21 after a CPS decision to prosecute. The charges stem from a Metropolitan Police investigation that began in 2025, and authorities urge any victims to come forward as the case proceeds publicly.

Jared Kim Five women reporting similar misconduct suggests the CPS had enough evidence to prosecute.

Portland Podiatrist Sentenced for Abusing 13 PatientsHealth — Sep 11, 2026A Portland podiatrist, Brian Bowen, was convicted of first‑degree sexual abuse and, after pleading guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts and two counts of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation for 13 patients, was sentenced to 100 months in prison. He also must register as a sex offender and face years of post‑prison supervision under Oregon’s 2023 law that criminalizes sexual contact with a patient falsely claimed to serve medical purposes.

Prosecutors Won’t Seek Death Penalty for Reiner — 3dNick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is facing a multi-count murder indictment tied to the December Brentwood killings and is due in court for a pretrial hearing as prosecutors pursue charges that include murder with special circumstances such as lying in wait and the use of a knife. The district attorney has opted not to pursue the death penalty, influenced by the victims’ anti-execution views, a state moratorium on capital punishment, and family dynamics, while the defense seeks access to a $1.5 million trust fund to mount the defense as the case proceeds toward potential life-in-prison outcomes.

Marcus Bell Accessing that trust fund could let the defense actually prepare properly.

Mets' Williams Expected Back This Weekend — 4dThe Mets are counting on the return of closer Devin Williams from a right shoulder strain as they push to finish the season with a healthier bullpen, while also hoping to assess him without a rehab assignment in the final weeks. Williams’ return would reinforce a reshaped bullpen led by Kodai Senga, with the team already out of postseason contention and seeking a productive finish to the year.

Rivian R2 VIN Count Reportedly Tops 11,000Auto — Sep 9, 2026Rivian unveiled 2027 updates to the R1S/R1T including a six-seat R1S configuration and streamlined trim tiers aligned with the R2, alongside continued color and package refreshes. The R2 program is ramping production, with VIN counts climbing into the 11,000s and a second shift planned, as Borealis becomes the final new exterior color while owners report strong real-world performance alongside some quality issues.

Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf Welcomes Moravian RefugeesGood News — FROM 1722Count grants land and sparks 100-year prayer meeting.

Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts themHealth — Sep 3, 2026

Lil Durk Acquitted on All Murder-for-Hire Charges — 6dFederal jurors found Lil Durk not guilty on all murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles, while his co-defendants were convicted on stalking-related counts. Durk still faces separate racketeering charges and remains in custody ahead of further legal proceedings.

Dana Whitfield The co defendants got nailed on stalking while Durk walked free on the main counts so the jury must have weighed the evidence carefully.

Sara Duterte Posts Bail in Grave Threats Case — Sep 4, 2026A Quezon City Regional Trial Court issued a three-count arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte in a grave threats case, with bail set at 120,000 pesos per count as she also battles an ongoing impeachment trial. Duterte’s lawyer stressed she will not evade the law and will pursue all legal remedies, and the arrest could reshape impeachment dynamics and broader political tensions.

New York Student Suspended Over Coffee Challenges Rule — Sep 11, 2026Beaver River Central School District suspended senior Julie Kaputa on her first day for bringing a cup of coffee, citing a new outside food and drink rule. Her family argues the policy was not legally adopted due to no public hearing, while the district says the August board meeting should have counted as a hearing and plans a properly announced public session to address the issue.

ICE officer indicted on six false-statement counts over Minneapolis migrant shooting — Sep 3, 2026ICE officer Christian Castro has been indicted on six counts of lying to investigators about the January shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis, part of the Operation Metro Surge crackdown. The case, the first DOJ-prosecuted instance against an ICE officer in immigration operations, involves ongoing state charges, extradition disputes, and questions about civil rights implications.

Elena Vasquez If the indictment is accurate, lying about a shooting is about as serious as it gets for someone with a badge and a gun.

Trump Administration Proposes Excluding Noncitizens From 2030 Census — Sep 9, 2026The Trump administration has unveiled sweeping changes to the 2030 census, including excluding noncitizens without green cards from the apportionment count and eliminating race, ethnicity, and sexual-orientation questions, arguing to better reflect the Constitution. The proposals could reshape congressional seats, Electoral College votes, redistricting, and federal funding, but are expected to face immediate legal challenges.

Sam Okafor Excluding noncitizens without green cards from the count will likely reduce funding and representation for states with big immigrant communities, no matter the legal fights ahead.