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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mother arrested for murder after death of 20-month-old boy
The mother of a 20-month-old Moorhead boy who died after being brought to a hospital in Fargo has been arrested for his murder. Moorhead PD said the 32-year-old woman is being held on probable cause 2nd-degree murder, and is expected to be charged by the Clay County Attorney's Office. The boy, identified as Jose Zamora, was unresponsive when he was brought to Sanford Hospital on the evening of Thursday, May 15. He was declared dead despite lifesaving efforts. It sparked a "suspicious death" investigation, which saw his family's home on the 1100 block of 18 1/2 Street South in Moorhead searched by officers. A preliminary autopsy has now determined that the boy's manner of death was homicide. More details will be released when the criminal complaint against the mother is filed. Bring Me The News does not typically name suspects until they have been formally charged. Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement's latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Guatemala judge orders journalist Zamora back to prison
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A Guatemalan judge ordered prominent journalist Jose Zamora back to jail on Monday in a case that stems from money laundering charges he has dismissed as a political persecution. Judge Erick Garcia ordered Zamora, the founder of the now-defunct elPeriodico newspaper, back behind bars in pre-trial detention after a higher court revoked an earlier allowance for house arrest following the embattled journalist's previous 800-day stint behind bars. Zamora derided the ruling as "arbitrary" in remarks near the end of his court appearance on Monday, arguing that the judge had no other choice. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "They left him cornered with no way out," Zamora said. During the hearing, Garcia said he and his staff had been threatened by unnamed individuals, but did not go into further detail. The higher court issued its decision last November, but Zamora's lawyers had been able to postpone its implementation over the past few months. In 2023, Zamora was convicted on money laundering charges and sentenced to six years in prison. An appeals court later overturned the conviction and ordered a new trial for 2025. Under Zamora's leadership, elPeriodico published major corruption investigations that targeted multiple governments over three decades of award-winning coverage. In 2022, just days before his first arrest, Zamora publicly criticized then-President Alejandro Giammattei. Giammattei appointed current Attorney General Consuelo Porras. Her office has overseen Zamora's prosecution while opposing the earlier petition for house arrest, and has herself been accused of corruption by the U.S. government.
Reuters
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Guatemala judge orders journalist Zamora back to prison
GUATEMALA CITY, March 10 (Reuters) - A Guatemalan judge ordered prominent journalist Jose Zamora back to jail on Monday in a case that stems from money laundering charges he has dismissed as a political persecution. Judge Erick Garcia ordered Zamora, the founder of the now-defunct elPeriodico newspaper, back behind bars in pre-trial detention after a higher court revoked an earlier allowance for house arrest following the embattled journalist's previous 800-day stint behind bars. Zamora derided the ruling as "arbitrary" in remarks near the end of his court appearance on Monday, arguing that the judge had no other choice. "They left him cornered with no way out," Zamora said. During the hearing, Garcia said he and his staff had been threatened by unnamed individuals, but did not go into further detail. The higher court issued its decision last November, but Zamora's lawyers had been able to postpone its implementation over the past few months. In 2023, Zamora was convicted on money laundering charges and sentenced to six years in prison. An appeals court later overturned the conviction and ordered a new trial for 2025. Under Zamora's leadership, elPeriodico published major corruption investigations that targeted multiple governments over three decades of award-winning coverage. In 2022, just days before his first arrest, Zamora publicly criticized then-President Alejandro Giammattei. Giammattei appointed current Attorney General Consuelo Porras. Her office has overseen Zamora's prosecution while opposing the earlier petition for house arrest, and has herself been accused of corruption by the U.S. government.
