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Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding wanted by FBI for alleged violent drug ring
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding is wanted by the FBI for allegedly running a murderous drug trafficking ring. The 43-year-old is accused of allegedly running the drug operation which moved 60 tons of narcotics each year from South America, through the U.S. and into Canada.
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Montana officials searching for suspect in killing initially thought to be bear attack
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in their investigation of the killing of a camper. The victim’s friend, who discovered the scene, initially thought the death was the result of a bear attack.
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Texas Supreme Court issues stay of execution in Robert Roberson case
The Texas “junk science” law allows for new trials, especially in older cases. In Roberson’s case, attorneys have argued that shaken baby syndrome is “junk science.” NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us more.
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Texas Supreme Court issues stay of execution for Robert Roberson
Texas House members were successful in halting the execution of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson III when the Supreme Court of Texas granted a stay on Thursday night. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Teen suspect and father indicted in Georgia high school shooting that killed 4
A Georgia grand jury indicted a teenage boy and his father on dozens of charges, including murder, in connection with a mass shooting last month that killed four people at Apalachee High School, officials said Thursday.
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Pennsylvania man charged after wife reported missing is found dead inside a closet, police say
A man was charged with murder after she was reported missing and then found dead inside the closet of their home, officials said.
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N.C. judge argues for release of man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan's father
The judge who presided over the case petitioned for the release of Daniel Green, who was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting of James Jordan in 1993.
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Texas lawmakers attempt to halt first-ever execution for ‘shaken baby' death
On Wednesday, Texas lawmakers issued a subpoena for Roberson in an attempt to stop the execution. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Robert Roberson scheduled to be executed for ‘shaken baby' death on Thursday
Without intervention from Greg Abbott or the U.S. Supreme Court, a Texas man would be the first to be executed for a conviction based on a syndrome that has come under scientific scrutiny. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details.
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Death row inmate in Texas asks Supreme Court to stop his execution
Texas legislators issued a subpoena for Robert Roberson, the Palestinian man scheduled for execution tomorrow for his daughter’s death. This comes after the board of pardons and parole rejected clemency for Roberson. His defense team claims he is innocent, but a legal expert stated that a subpoena may not be enough to stop the execution. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has...
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Irving, Arlington update procedures for handling rape kits after NBC 5 investigation
Two North Texas police departments are changing how they handle evidence in sexual assault cases after NBC 5 Investigates reported last week that rape testing kits used in investigations in Fort Worth were not being processed in the time required by state law.
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Efforts continue to stop the Thursday execution of Robert Roberson
Despite testimony that a man on death row is innocent Robert Roberson’s fate is all but sealed. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles rejected the East Texas father bid for clemency plea Wednesday. Roberson was convicted of shaking his young daughter to death more than 20 years ago. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero is monitoring the final appeals in the...
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Blue Alert discontinued; Seth Altman still at large, tops state's Most Wanted list
The Blue Alert issued earlier this month for a man accused of shooting a West Texas chief of police is discontinued, but the search for the man continues.
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Archdiocese of Los Angeles reaches $880 million child sex abuse settlement over hundreds of claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached an $880 million settlement with plaintiffs over hundreds child sex abuse claims, according to attorneys.
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Texas parole board denies clemency for man in ‘shaken baby' death
The Texas Board of Paroles and Pardons has denied recommending clemency for Robert Roberson III one day before his scheduled execution, according to NBC News.
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School janitor allegedly used AI to create child porn with student faces
A janitor working for the Anson ISD was charged with possession of child pornography after using AI to replace faces in explicit content with the faces of students.
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Child porn investigation reveals former Christian school employee paid students for content, court docs show
The number of victims continues to grow in a federal investigation involving child pornography and exploitation at San Jose’s Valley Christian High School.
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‘It was 100% intentional': Killer's confession to 1994 murder of Virginia mom
“I’d probably be a serial killer,” Stephan Smerk recently said after the brutal 1994 killing of Robin Lawrence in West Springfield.
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NY teacher and veteran cop accused of running Long Island brothels
A teacher and a police officer on Long Island were among four people arrested for running multiple brothels and managing sex workers at two business locations, according to the district attorney.
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Former Frisco officer accused of stealing money from police association
A former Frisco police officer has been arrested on felony theft charges by a public servant after authorities said he had stolen funds from the Frisco Police Officers Association (FPOA), where he served as treasurer.