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Murder, kidnapping suspect appears in court for first time after escaping from PA jail

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Warren County, PA — A judge in Pennsylvania decided kidnapping suspect Michael Burham will face charges for both that crime and for escaping from jail. It all started in May, when he allegedly kidnapped a couple in their home and forced them to ride with him to Charleston, South Carolina. Police say he was on the run from murder charges in a nearby New York community. The wife told the court Monday what that 18-hour drive was like. Read More...

PA priest accused of stealing $40K from church; using money to play games on his phone

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South Coventry, PA — A Pennsylvania catholic priest is accused of stealing $40,000 from a Chester County parish and using that money to play games on his cell phone. Police say Lawrence Kozak has been charged with theft and other related crimes. Authorities say he reportedly racked up tens of thousands of dollars in expenses over three years and used some of that cash to play cell phone games like Candy Crush Saga and Pokémon Go. Read More...

Proposed Tennessee bill would expand concealed carry law to include all firearms

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — A new bill in the Tennessee legislature wants to change concealed carry laws throughout the state toinclude all firearms. But opponents, including the Tennessee Highway Patrol, are saying the expansion is concerning for law enforcement. House Bill 1005 seeks to change the reference from "handgun" to simply "firearm," allowing citizens to publicly carry semi-automatic weapons. The proposed change raise questions about criminality versus civil liberties. Currently it is legal to carry a handgun through the streets in Tennessee. Read More...