Houdini Suicide

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, Police Accountability, US News

Victor White shot himself while handcuffed On Mar. 2, Victor White was stopped by police in Louisiana. He consented to a pat-down. The officer found pot on him. White was handcuffed and taken to the Sheriff’s Office. Police say he became uncooperative and pulled a gun. Coroner says White shot himself near his right nipple. 2 abrasions were also found …

Unresponsive Plane

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, Unresponsive Plane, US News

Private plane crashes in Jamaica A small private plane left from New York heading to Florida. The pilot was unresponsive to air traffic controllers. Two F-15s were scrambled to follow the plane. The pilot was unconscious and the windows frosted over. The plane continued towards Cuban airspace. The plane crashed into the waters around Jamaica. It is believed all onboard …

Virginia Gov. Guilty

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, US News

Gov. McDonnell convicted by jury McDonnell and his wife were indicted in Jan. ‘14. They pleaded not guilty to fraud and other charges. They accepted $140k in gifts from a businessman. McDonnell promoted the business using his power as Gov. A jury convicted McDonnell of 11 counts and his wife of 9. Sentencing is in Jan ‘15. McDonnell is expected …

Justin Ross Harris Indicted

Shaun Keating Hot Car Death, News Feather Story 2014, US News

Father who left son in hot car has been indicted In June, Harris left his 2-year-old son in a hot car all day. Harris went to his car at lunch to put something in it. After work, he got in his car and found his son was dead. Before this, Harris searched for info on hot car deaths. He also …

Death Row Inmates Freed

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, US News

DNA test proves 2 brothers not guilty 2 mentally disabled teenagers were arrested in 1983. They were convicted of raping and killing a young girl. Both received 3 trials. Both confessed to the crime. Their lawyers said the confessions were coerced. Both were sentenced to death in North Carolina. 31 years later, DNA evidence implicates someone else. The guilty party …