Last season, the National Football League experienced a number of tragic incidents involving violence and questionable decision-making. The Kansas City Chiefs Javon Belcher committed suicide near the team's training facility after fatally shooting his girlfriend. Also, Josh Brent, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys was driving drunk when he crashed a car that killed his best friend.
First phase of jury selection complete in Trayvon Martin case
As the national coverage of the Jodi Arias trial fades into obscurity, another high profile murder trial begins to pick up steam. The initial phase of jury selection is reportedly complete in the Trayvon Martin case, and the next phase is set to take place next week.
Erin Brockovich arrested on Lake Mead for drunk boating
Lake Mead is a destination for avid boaters from Arizona, California and Nevada alike. Known in part because of the Hoover Dam, it is also known for the celebrities who come to enjoy the water and serenity away from the Las Vegas Strip.
Supreme Court approves DNA collection in violent crime cases
People arrested in Arizona on suspicion of violent crimes may be linked to other crimes after a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. In Maryland v. King, the high court ruled that law enforcement may take DNA samples of suspects taken into custody in violent crime cases.
