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Washington Post
05-08-2025
- Washington Post
Alexis Martin, prominent antitrafficking activist, released from prison
AKRON, Ohio — Alexis Martin, a prominent antitrafficking activist, was ordered released from prison Monday following more than a decade of lobbying from advocates, legislators and celebrities, who argued courts should do more to protect, rather than punish, child trafficking survivors who commit crimes related to their abuse. An Ohio judge's decision to suspend Martin's sentence and free her on judicial release was the result of an agreement in which Martin pleaded guilty to lesser charges, including involuntary manslaughter, for her role in the death of her alleged abuser when she was 15. The case has been closely watched by those pushing the criminal justice system to give more leeway to trafficking victims.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
1 killed in Shelby County armed standoff
SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa — One person was killed in an armed standoff with law enforcement in Harlan on Thursday. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, at around 4:30 a.m. deputies were called to the 1800 block of College Place in Harlan for a welfare check. When deputies arrived at the scene they were met with an armed male. 2 charged after dozens of animals found in 'poor conditions' at Des Moines motel While deputies were negotiating with the male he made aggressive movements toward deputies, leading to a deputy firing at the suspect, the sheriff's office said. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old David Plagmann, was transported to a local hospital where he later died. The sheriff's office said first responders also found an adult woman, identified as 31-year-old Alexis Martin, dead at the scene. According to the sheriff's office, this is an isolated incident and there's no threat to the public. The deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the sheriff's office and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation. Iowa News: 1 killed in Shelby County armed standoff Iowa Republicans release bill that looks to overhaul property tax system Snow piles up in Carroll with more snow on the way WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, March 6th Remains of Iowa WWII soldier killed on D-Day identified Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
