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• Transcripts of grand jury that indicted Epstein ex-girlfriend Maxwell won't be unsealed, judge says

  August 11, 2025 11:59 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Transcripts of the secret grand jury testimony that led to the sex trafficking indictment of Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell won't be released, a judge ruled Monday, saying the government's suggestion that they'd reveal new information about the crimes was "demonstrably false." Judge Paul... more »

• Man charged with killing Minnesota lawmaker plans to plead not guilty

  July 16, 2025 12:06 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man plans to plead not guilty to charges he killed the top Democratic leader in the state House and her husband after wounding another lawmaker and his wife, his attorney said. Vance Boelter, 57, is due in federal court for his arraignment on Sept.... more »

• Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas

  July 4, 2025 12:09 PM

  " Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Starr Co. Man Indicted for Altering Gov’t Records Play Video

  October 8, 2019 3:54 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - A Starr County grand jury formally indicted a man accused of altering government records. Edwin Duran was arrested late-August and released on a $40,000 bond. A grand jury issued the indictment Monday. Duran is facing four counts of tampering with governmental records and... more »

• Valley Homebuilder Formally Indicted by Grand Jury Play Video

  September 17, 2019 3:51 PM

  EDINBURG – A grand jury has formally indicted a Rio Grande Valley homebuilder. Juan Carlos Carranza was indicted on a property theft charge. Authorities arrested Carranza, who owns Newmark Custom Homes, back in July. Officials say he took money from clients, but failed to finish construction. ... more »

• Edinburg City Secretary Facing One Charge of Illegal Voting Play Video

  September 3, 2019 9:57 PM

  EDINBURG - An Edinburg city official is facing a charge for allegedly participating in an illegal voting scheme. The alleged voter fraud took place during the November 2017 City of Edinburg election. Ludivina Leal, Edinburg's city secretary, is accused of participating in an illegal voting scheme. She... more »

• Charges Dropped Against Edinburg Officer Accused of Official Oppression

  August 27, 2019 7:00 PM

  EDINBURG – Charges against the Edinburg police officer accused of official oppression and tampering with a government record have been dropped. According to the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office, a grand jury issued a “no-bill”. Officer Armando Celedon was charged with official oppression and tampering with a government... more »

• 13 Connected to Edinburg Voter Fraud Investigation Formally Indicted by Grand Jury Play Video

  August 22, 2019 4:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County District Attorney confirmed 13 indictments in the Edinburg voter fraud investigation tied to the 2017 city election. Thirteen people were arrested by the Texas Rangers last year and charged with illegal voting. On Thursday, they were formally indicted by a grand jury. ... more »

• Grand Jury Indicts Man Charged for Shooting DPS Trooper Play Video

  June 18, 2019 2:57 PM

  EDINBURG – The man accused of shooting a state trooper in April has been indicted by a grand jury. Victor Alejandro Godinez was indicted on three counts of attempted capital murder, according to Hidalgo County District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez. Godinez is charged for the attempted murder of DPS... more »

• Indictment in Weslaco Bribery Case Returned by Grand Jury, Commissioner Resigns Play Video

  April 11, 2019 10:12 PM

  UPDATE (9:35 p.m.): An elected official who pleaded guilty for his role plans to give up his seat. City Commissioner Gerardo Tafolla gave the city a letter of resignation. According to an agenda, commissioners will discuss it Tuesday during their regular meeting. ----- WESLACO – The... more »

• Woman Indicted for Reckless Driving in Fatal Crash Play Video

  May 4, 2017 12:49 PM

  WESLACO – A grand jury indicted a Rio Grande Valley woman who suffered a seizure, crashed and killed another woman. Maria Luevano was indicted for recklessly operating a motor vehicle. The grand jury said she was aware of her history with seizures and should not have been driving. The accident... more »