Grand Jury

A man was arrested on multiple charges, including child rape and aggravated sexual battery. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) became involved after the Tennessee Department of Children's Services referred a complaint, leading to an indictment presented to the Grand Jury.

Nolan Wells vanished after taking a boat trip with friends for the Fourth of July, traveling to a Gulf Coast barrier island. Concerning his disappearance, a DA stated that they promise to present a thorough grand jury investigation in their latest statement.

Nolan Wells vanished after going on a Fourth of July boat trip with friends to one of the Gulf Coast's barrier islands. Regarding the case, the District Attorney stated they plan to present a 'thorough' investigation to a grand jury.

Involuntary manslaughter charges against 19-year-old Ember Rose McSpadden were certified to a grand jury in Virginia Beach, Va. The charges relate to an incident that occurred early morning on March 3 at Shane Brooks' residence on Virginia Beach Boulevard.

Alec Paine, a 22-year-old in Robertson County, Tennessee, admitted to fabricating a home invasion report to gain sympathy from his ex-girlfriend, leading to a K-9 and drone search. The false 911 call frightened a mother of six and her children, and the case will be presented to a grand jury for formal charges.

Olympic canoeist David Hearn, charged by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is seeking to end the Reflecting Pool case. The case involves the Lincoln Memorial and a drained reflecting pool, with Hearn indicted by a grand jury on July 2.

A 22-year-old man in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, falsely reported a home invasion to his estranged girlfriend, prompting a law enforcement search. He later confessed to fabricating the incident, and authorities plan to present the case to the Grand Jury for charges.

Aurora police officer Matthew Neely, 54, was indicted on a murder charge for the 2025 shooting that killed Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, 37, near East 6th Avenue and Billings Street. The case was referred to a grand jury earlier this year.

The official autopsy for Nolan Wells has been completed, but results are withheld pending a grand jury review. An independent autopsy commissioned by his family ruled the cause and manner of death as 'undetermined pending investigation.' Attorneys Ben Crump and Eric Hertz are leading an independent investigation, collaborating with oceanic experts and seeking a joint phone inspection with the district attorney's office.

The state autopsy of Nolan Wells has been completed, with results expected to remain sealed until presented to a grand jury.

The state autopsy of Nolan Wells has been completed. The results will remain sealed until presented to a grand jury.

A movie producer behind 'Joker' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' has been indicted in an alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme. The financier is accused of using investor funds for personal ventures.

David Hearn is charged with property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his actions. The defense has requested grand jury materials to challenge the felony charge, citing a witness's testimony that Hearn's conduct did not cause quantifiable loss.

A witness testified that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool liner was already damaged before Davey Hearn's alleged vandalism, potentially undermining a felony charge. Hearn's lawyers requested access to grand jury testimony, citing irregularities in the indictment process.

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke (D) was indicted on bribery charges following a state investigation into a campaign finance scandal. She was accused of accepting campaign contributions in exchange for securing funding for COVID-19 testing sites. A Hawaii grand jury returned a 12-count indictment.

Democratic Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted by a grand jury on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and falsifying candidate committee reports. The charges stem from a bribe she allegedly took as a state lawmaker in 2022.

Lucy Harrison, 23, was shot in 2025 with her father’s gun in Texas. A grand jury did not indict him, and he was never arrested. Her mother, Jane Coates, is urging Andy Burnham to reopen the case.

Lucy Harrison, 23, was shot in 2025 with her father’s gun. Her father was never arrested, and a grand jury declined to indict him. Lucy’s mother, Jane Coates, is urging Andy Burnham to reopen the case.

The Hawaiʻi Attorney General's investigation into a political bribery case is proceeding before a grand jury. The case, which previously led to the conviction of two state lawmakers, now involves the lieutenant governor and other officials.

Two elected officials of East Baton Rouge Parish testified before a grand jury in connection with an alleged political corruption case.

The article discusses three proposed reforms to Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (Rules 5, 6, and 16) aimed at enhancing grand jury accountability. These reforms include disclosing grand jury transcripts to courts, granting defendants access to legal instructions given to grand juries, and requiring prosecutors to confirm the legal accuracy of those instructions. The reforms are presented as necessary to address federal prosecutors' misconduct and ensure fair outcomes.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted by a New Orleans grand jury, but the identity of who initiated the investigation remains unclear. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno denied involvement, and legal experts note the secrecy of grand jury proceedings may prevent public disclosure.

Timothy Busfield told a grand jury he has been 'canceled' following charges of child sexual abuse. The charges and his response to being 'canceled' are central to the report.

The death investigation of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent cellphone investigation led by attorney Ben Crump. Tyler Perry covered funeral expenses, and the FBI is assisting local authorities while Jackson County Sheriff’s Office leads the case.

The investigation into the death of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent review of his cellphone also underway. Tyler Perry funded Wells’ funeral, which will be held in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, while the cause of death remains undetermined and an independent autopsy has been commissioned.

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agreed to jointly inspect his recovered cellphone with the local district attorney’s office investigating his death. The family alleges messages were erased from the phone before their recovery and seeks a grand jury review of the investigation into his July 4 disappearance and subsequent death near Horn Island, Mississippi.

A former Montgomery County high school teacher was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly showing an inappropriate photo to a student. The incident involved a teacher and a student, with the case now under legal review.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found near Horn Island two days after he disappeared with friends on July 4, had his family and attorneys meet with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath to discuss the legal process. The DA outlined that the case will proceed to a grand jury after the sheriff’s investigation concludes, and the family requested a 'zealous' investigation. Attorneys Ben Crump and Eric Hertz confirmed ongoing efforts to review Wells’ phone and gather information from witnesses.

A grand jury has issued 50 indictments involving five murdered inmates, assaults against staff, and other violence at a Tennessee prison.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry stated New Orleans is no longer as crucial to the state's economic success as previously believed, amid tensions between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats. Landry criticized New Orleans for its political stance and blocked a city loan, while New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno defended the city as Louisiana's largest economic engine.

Five suspects are facing multiple charges after being indicted by a grand jury in connection with the Mardi Gras parade shooting in Clinton.

A US District Judge rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain names of 2020 election workers in Georgia using a grand jury, ruling that the DOJ cannot misuse grand jury procedures for its own purposes.

Two former Travis County tax office employees and an outside coordinator were indicted for engaging in an organized criminal activity. The grand jury charged them with fraud related to an alleged scheme.

Andrea Shaw was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins. The case involves accusations that she killed her children, contrary to her initial claim that they died after vaccinations.

Louisiana's attorney general, Liz Murrill, was indicted by a grand jury in New Orleans for allegedly intimidating officials who opposed a law to overhaul local courts. She threatened eight officials, including Mayor Helena Moreno and District Attorney Jason Williams, with removal from their jobs.

Louisiana's attorney general was indicted by a grand jury in New Orleans on criminal charges for attempting to intimidate local officials opposing a law to overhaul the local courts.

A grand jury has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Murrill on intimidation charges. Governor Landry has pledged to pardon him immediately.

David Hearn, a three-time US Olympian and canoeist, was indicted by a Washington DC grand jury for damaging the reflecting pool after a renovation project. Donald Trump had accused vandals of the damage, and Hearn's lawyers denied the allegations, accusing the Trump administration of criminalizing ordinary conduct.

A former Olympian was indicted by a grand jury for reaching into a reflecting pool. Trump threatened years in jail for vandalism.

Two men were indicted by an Oahu grand jury in connection to the Hopaka Street shooting, where a man was hospitalized.