Magicians Penn & Teller have submitted a brief to the United States Supreme Court challenging the use of "investigative hypnosis" as evidence in a Texas death penalty case.The brief questions the reliability and scientific validity of hypnosis-based testimony presented in the trial.This legal challenge highlights concerns about the admissibility of what some consider "junk science" in the judicial system.The case is significant as it involves the potential for wrongful conviction in a capital punishment context.The Supreme Court's consideration of this brief may influence future standards for forensic evidence in courts across the country.The involvement of high-profile figures such as Penn... [Continue Reading]
A woman from Dallas received a 22-year federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Combs as part of efforts by the Homeland Security Task Force targeting narcotics trafficking. The conviction reflects ongoing federal enforcement actions against fentanyl distribution networks within the district. Law enforcement authorities have prioritized such cases due to the high risks associated with fentanyl. The case adds to the enforcement record of the Eastern District of Texas in combating opioid trafficking. No further details on the investigation, arrest, or additional defendants were provided in the announcement.... [Continue Reading]
New York state officials have called on eXp Realty to address serious allegations of sexual assault involving two of its former agents.The state comptroller criticized the real estate brokerage for its decision to relocate to Texas instead of focusing on reforming its company culture.The allegations have raised concerns about workplace safety and corporate responsibility within the firm.The state comptroller emphasized the need for eXp Realty to take meaningful action to improve its internal environment.This development is significant as it highlights ongoing issues of misconduct within corporate settings and the importance of accountability.The calls for reform come amid broader discussions about... [Continue Reading]
Tony Gonzales resigned from the US House of Representatives on Tuesday following his admission of an affair with a staff member who later died by self-immolation.The resignation came amid mounting pressure and an ongoing ethics investigation.Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas's 23rd congressional district, confirmed the relationship with Regina Santos-Aviles, a married staff member who died by suicide in September 2025 near her home in Uvalde, Texas.The medical examiner ruled her death a suicide.The resignation follows sexual misconduct allegations against another congressman, Democrat Eric Swalwell of California, which prompted ethics inquiries and discussions about expelling both lawmakers.To avoid expulsion and retain... [Continue Reading]
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales have resigned from the US House of Representatives amid bipartisan pressure and allegations of sexual misconduct.Swalwell submitted his resignation effective at 2pm Eastern Time on April 14, 2026, while Gonzales's resignation will take effect at 11:59pm the same day.The departures followed threats from lawmakers across both parties to introduce resolutions to expel the two men, citing the allegations as grounds for their ineligibility to continue serving.Swalwell, a seven-term congressman first elected in 2012, was a leading candidate to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom before the allegations emerged.Swalwell faced multiple accusations, including... [Continue Reading]
A Burleson man received a federal prison sentence exceeding 11 years for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas. The case was prosecuted as part of the Homeland Security Task Force's efforts targeting narcotics trafficking in the region. Combs publicly announced the sentencing. No additional details on the defendant's identity or the case specifics were released. The sentence reflects ongoing federal enforcement actions against fentanyl distribution within Texas jurisdiction. This sentencing contributes to broader Homeland Security operations aimed at curbing opioid trafficking. #fentanyltrafficking #EasternDistrictofTexas #HomelandSecurityTaskForce #opioidcrisis #federalenforcement Source: US DOJ Press Releases [Continue Reading]
A 20-year-old Texas man, Daniel Moreno-Gama, has been charged with attempted murder and multiple federal felonies after attacking the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco.Authorities confirmed Moreno-Gama threw a homemade bomb, described as a Molotov cocktail, at the gate of Altman's residence around 4:00 p.m. local time on April 10, 2026, before fleeing on foot.Approximately an hour later, Moreno-Gama attempted to set fire to the OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco, reportedly trying to break the glass doors with a chair.No injuries have been reported, but the incidents caused property damage at both locations.Moreno-Gama faces two counts of... [Continue Reading]
US Congressman Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from the House of Representatives on April 13, 2026, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.The California Democrat made the decision after suspending his campaign for governor amid growing pressure from both parties.Swalwell, who has served in Congress since 2012 representing a district near San Francisco, faced accusations from four women ranging from sexual harassment to rape.He acknowledged mistakes in judgment but denied the serious allegations.The resignation comes as the House Ethics Committee and Manhattan prosecutors have opened investigations into Swalwell's conduct.Several lawmakers called for his expulsion from Congress, while Swalwell argued that expulsion... [Continue Reading]
A number of Democratic lawmakers have called for the expulsion of Congressman Eric Swalwell from the House of Representatives following allegations of sexual misconduct.The calls come as Swalwell faces accusations from four women, including claims ranging from harassment to sexual assault.Swalwell, who has served since 2012 representing a district near San Francisco, is also under investigation by the Manhattan district attorney's office over an alleged incident in New York.The allegations have severely impacted his campaign for California governor.Several Democrats have stated they would support Swalwell's removal if a Republican congressman, Tony Gonzales of Texas, who is also facing allegations of... [Continue Reading]
A second Venezuelan doctor was detained by immigration agents in South Texas on Saturday, shortly after a family physician from Venezuela was also taken into custody.Both doctors were traveling at the time of their detentions.The recent detention involved an emergency room doctor, marking the second such case within a few days in the same region.Immigration authorities carried out the arrests during routine travel checks.No further details about the doctors' legal status or the specific circumstances of their detentions have been disclosed.There have been no official statements regarding any charges or planned legal proceedings.These incidents highlight ongoing immigration enforcement actions targeting... [Continue Reading]
Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission returned safely to Earth and were welcomed home in Houston, Texas, on April 11, 2026.The crew included Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.Their nine-day voyage marked the farthest humans have traveled from Earth in history.The astronauts were reunited with their families during a public event in Houston.Commander Wiseman described the mission as "the most special thing I ever went through in my life." No injuries or incidents were reported during the mission or upon their return.This mission is significant as it represents the first... [Continue Reading]
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has made a significant ruling by overturning the death sentence of Clarence Curtis Jordan, a 70-year-old man who spent almost five decades on death row. Jordan had been convicted in 1978 for the murder of Joe L. Williams, a grocer in Houston, Texas. Throughout much of this time, he was without proper legal representation, raising substantial concerns regarding the fairness of his trial and ongoing detention. The case gained renewed attention when attorney Ben Wolff, director of the Office of Capital and Forensic Writs in Austin, took on Jordan's case in 2024. Wolff filed... [Continue Reading]