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US women’s basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of drug smuggling in Russia on Thursday and sentenced to nine years in prison in a case that has sparked concern. used as a political pawn in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Judge Anna Sotnikova of the Khimki city court handed down the sentence and fined Griner 1 million rubles, or about $16,400. He said the court took into account Griner’s partial admission of guilt, remorse for the act, state of health and charitable activities. The prosecution had requested that she be sentenced to 9.5 years in prison. Before the verdict, Griner apologized…

See Jay Gordon’s work, like this print piece, during Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk at Fiber Arts Collective. Courtesy image In focus: Friday’s first artistic walk Galleries, studios and restaurants in downtown Ashland and its railroad district present new exhibits, host art demonstrations and more from 5-8pm on the first Friday of each month. Art walk maps are available at either location. For a complete list of participating galleries and events, see ashlandgalleries.com. American Trails: The gallery, located at the Columbia Hotel, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, features arts and crafts from the indigenous peoples of North and South America….

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday that the Department of Justice has filed charges against four former and current Louisville police officers in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor. Charges include civil rights violations, unlawful conspiracies, unconstitutional use of force and felonies of obstruction. “The federal charges announced today allege that members of a Police Investigative Unit falsified the affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for Ms. Taylor’s home and that this act violated laws federal civil rights laws, and that these violations resulted in Ms. Taylor’s death.” Garland said at a news conference. Federal charges against…

Provided by the Evanston Police Department On August 3, 2022, the Evanston Police Department reassigned five members, four officers and one sergeant, from the Community Policing Unit to patrol for what is expected to be a minimum temporary assignment of 60 days. This drastic step is necessary due to the continuous shortage of personnel that the Department is suffering from. The reduction of the Community Policing Unit will affect the Department’s ability to serve the needs of the Community along with Council members and the requests for police services presented to them by their constituents. Three officers will remain in…

Two women were shot Thursday morning in Pittsburgh’s Homewood North neighborhood. The shooting happened in the area of ​​Brushton Avenue and Stranahan Street. A bullet hit a house in the area. No one inside was injured. A person inside that home tells Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 they heard four to six gunshots. The two women, who are now teenagers, were taken to hospital. One of them is in critical condition. No word on any suspects or arrests. This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking…