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Nurse, Fed Pen Lt. Convicted Of Ignoring VA Inmate's Medical Crisis That Killed Him: Officials
A federal prison lieutenant and nurse in Virginia have been convicted after ignoring an inmate’s medical crisis that led to his death, authorities announced.
Former Lt. Shronda Covington, 49, and Registered Nurse Tonya Farley, 53, both of Chesterfield, were on duty at the Federal Correctional Institution in Petersburg on Jan. 9, 2021, when a 47-year-old inmate - only identified as W.W. - began showing clear signs of a neurological emergency.
Instead of getting help, Covington and Farley ignored W.W.’s worsening condition — including incontinence, inability to talk, and frequent falls — leav…
Former Top Cop From VA Convicted Of Tipping Off Proud Boys Leader, Lying To Investigators: Feds
A former top cop in DC flipped the script on his duties, leaking sensitive information to a Proud Boys' leader and obstructing justice during an ongoing investigation, federal officials announced.
Shane Brian Lamond, 49, of Stafford, was convicted this week of obstructing an investigation into the Dec. 12, 2020, destruction of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) banner and for later making false statements to federal law enforcement officials.
Among those lies, federal officials said, included denying that he tipped off Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the national chairman of the Proud Boys, to th…
Latest Update: Christmas Eve Storm Brings Snow, Sleet, Slippery Roads To Northeast
A fast-moving storm system is bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, causing slippery travel trouble throughout the Northeast on what's a white Christmas Eve.
The wintry precipitation is falling from Washington, DC to Boston on Tuesday, Dec. 24, with up to a foot of snowfall in some spots.
For a look at where slippery travel is expected and predicted precipitation types by location, see the first image above on the AccuWeather map.
"Roads will become snow covered due to recent cold weather, resulting in slippery travel conditions," the National Weather Service says. "Anyone planning to t…
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.
Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says.
This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions.
Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
