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Six Flags announces new safety measures for Goliath coaster following rider death

Sunday, October 25 by ABC News

Six Flags administrators announced Saturday that they will institute new safety measures, including seatbelts, for the Goliath coaster at the company's Georgia park, nearly two weeks after a rider was killed when he fell off the ride.Administrators said that the hyper coaster at... Read More.

Former NBA player Malik Beasley to plead guilty in federal sports betting case: Court filing

Sunday, October 25 by ABC News

Former NBA player Malik Beasley intends to plead guilty to federal charges that accused him and five others of taking part in a bribery and betting scheme, according to a court notice filed overnight Saturday.Beasley, 29, had previously pleaded not guilty to four... Read More.

Cornell University student named in Jane Doe’s civil suit seeks to be dropped from case

Sunday, October 25 by ABC News

One of the Cornell students who was named in a civil lawsuit by a former undergraduate student known as Jane Doe, has asked a judge to drop him from the suit.The lawsuit claimed that during an alleged 2024 gang rape, Diego Sarabia approached Jane... Read More.

DOJ preemptively sues to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

The Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses the race, citing name confusion among the candidates.Republicans have alleged that Alaska Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan is running a sham... Read More.

Florida police officer accused of taking over dead man’s home

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

A Florida police officer has been charged after allegedly orchestrating a "complex scheme" to control a deceased person's home, according to an incident description from the Broward County Sheriff's Department and an arrest affidavit.Brian Louis Sguros, an officer with the Lauderhill Police Department in... Read More.

Retired NYC police detective pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in fatal New York bridge shooting

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

A former New York City police detective pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he shot and killed a motorist on New York's George Washington Bridge Wednesday night.Victor Romero, 62, was initially arrested on a murder charge but was arraigned on a lesser count of... Read More.

Mother of toddler found breathing in hospital morgue after being declared dead speaks out

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

The mother of a toddler who was found breathing in a hospital morgue hours after being pronounced dead is speaking out about the shocking incident.Vincent Fiordilino was found floating face-down in an in-ground pool during a Super Bowl gathering at the family's home... Read More.

Several California parents charged following their children’s accidents on e-motos

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

Multiple California parents are facing child endangerment charges in connection with letting their children "illegally ride E-Motos," the Orange County District Attorney announced Wednesday.According to the district attorney's office, the charges come after multiple accidents, including one that left an 11-year-old with... Read More.

New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

New York City horse-drawn carriages will be riding into the sunset in less than two years after city leaders voted Thursday to ban the practice following the death of an 18-year-old tourist who was killed during a ride in Central Park over the... Read More.

Feds charge 15 suspects in multiple alleged insurance, Medicare fraud schemes

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people across multiple states in connection with an alleged Medicare and insurance fraud schemes they allege collectively took in $2 billion, the Justice Department said on Thursday.Eight of the defendants, some of whom were physicians, were arrested by federal agents... Read More.

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