Criminal Justice

Former President Donald Trump faces a number of criminal charges in two cases — but that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes.

The group includes Republican National Committeewoman Kathy Berden and Meshawn Maddock, former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.

Federal prosecutors want to proceed with a speedy trial to begin in December. But Trump's lawyers are seeking a delay until after the 2024 presidential election

Such a letter often can precede an indictment; Trump got one ahead of being charged last month in a separate investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.

A homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from jail last week continues to evade capture.

A federal jury announced its decision Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether Robert Bowers should be sentenced to death or life in prison.

Her release comes days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would not fight a state appeals court ruling that Van Houten should be granted parole.

The indictments announced Friday are the latest charges in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.

The law approved unanimously by the Legislature responds to a spike in auto thefts. Law enforcement officials raised the issue last year.

Prosecutors included the new details of the case in a motion filed Wednesday aiming to keep Taranto behind bars.

The court also said Wednesday it will hear appeals from the victim’s family.

The bill aims to limit the length of probation sentences and the circumstances under which a non-violent offender on probation can be sent to jail.

New charges against Patrick Heron stem from alleged incidents between 2005 and 2017, according to the DA’s Office.

"People are fatigued, people are tired, people are walking around like zombies,” said the head of the corrections officers’ union.

A not-guilty plea was entered in the case on Kohberger’s behalf earlier this year. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Tuesday.