Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to multiple life terms in prison for the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger, 30, agreed to a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. District Judge Hippler ordered Kohberger to serve consecutive life sentences without parole for each killing. In addition, a $50,000 fine and a $5,000 civil penalty for each death were imposed. (Story URL)
Uber announced a new feature allowing women passengers and drivers in the United States to opt for being matched exclusively with other women on the ride-sharing app. The initiative aims to enhance safety and give women more control over their rides. The program will launch in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Detroit following successful trials in Germany, France, and Argentina. (Story URL)
Fernando Ramirez, 29, faces 37 counts of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside a music venue in East Hollywood. The incident left 37 victims, with eight sustaining serious injuries. Ramirez, with a history of violence, was out on bail for a 2022 domestic violence case at the time. Bystanders assaulted Ramirez, who was later shot in the lower back by an unidentified individual. (Story URL)
A federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal federal grand jury transcripts from 2005 and 2007 related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling states that the court’s hands are tied despite the government’s arguments for special circumstances. This decision is separate from a pending request concerning a grand jury in New York, where Epstein was indicted before his death in 2019. (Story URL)
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced plans to adhere to President Trump’s executive order prohibiting transgender women from participating in women’s sports. The organization updated its Athlete Safety Policy without explicitly mentioning “transgender,” in alignment with Trump’s February order. The impact on athletes in the 2028 Olympics remains uncertain. (Story URL)
