South Carolina 14 hours ago Prison system tied up in guard sex scandal hit with sickening new claims Seven employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections were indicted this month for allegedly smuggling contraband into prisons, most notably cellphones.
Missouri 3 days ago Missouri governor leads pardoning movement, granting pardons to more than 200 offenders Missouri Governor Mike Parson has granted more than 600 pardons in the past three years, which is the highest number by any Missouri governor since the 1940s.
Digital Originals 5 days ago Photographer sues celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D for using photo as reference An intellectual property attorney, Fred Tecce, reacts to the highly-anticipated trial accusing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D of copyright infringement.
Michigan 5 days ago MI man charged after toddler fatally shoots self with unsecured gun A 44-year-old Michigan man with a history of criminal convictions has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm after a 2-year-old boy accidentally shot himself.
North Dakota 6 days ago North Dakota's top election official appeals ruling protecting Native American voting rights North Dakota's top election official, Secretary of State Michael Howe, intends to appeal a recent ruling that safeguarded voting rights for two Native American tribes.
Nevada 6 days ago Nevada judge dismisses election fraud lawsuit against county, orders accuser to pay legal fees A Nevada judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an accuser against Washoe County over alleged election fraud. The judge ruled that the accuser must pay legal fees.
New York November 20 New York Senate Dem faces rape allegations in lawsuit: 'Extremely disturbing' A lawsuit filed against Brooklyn State Senator Kevin Parker alleges that he raped a woman in 2004 during his first term in office when they were working together.
Pennsylvania November 20 Pennsylvania school district agrees to $200K settlement with The Satanic Temple for After School Satan Club Saucon Valley School District has settled a lawsuit with The Satanic Temple, agreeing to pay $200,000 and to provide the After School Satan Club facility access.
Michigan November 20 Michigan governor signs bill restricting firearm access for those with domestic violence convictions Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted new legislation to further restrict access to firearms for individuals with misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Maine November 20 Lewiston, Maine shooting investigation commission seeks to obtain gunman's military records A commission, appointed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey, is investigating a Maine mass shooting where an Army reservist killed 18 people.