A woman accused of helping former Madison County Councilman Steve Sumner evade multiple felony charges made her first court appearance on Thursday. Her role in concealing Sumner’s whereabouts signals a developing legal narrative about accountability and public trust.

A 25-year-old Boston employee was dismissed after a violent altercation during a traffic stop on July 30. The individual now faces eight felony charges stemming from the confrontation with a state trooper.

Rapper Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges after being arrested while wandering the streets of Los Angeles in his underwear. He was released from jail upon posting bail, but the case remains ongoing.

In Muskogee, Oklahoma, an 11-year-old delivered a baby at home with no medical or prenatal care. Authorities say her mother and stepfather now face felony neglect charges for failing to seek professional attention.

A Centralia man is accused of violating a post-conviction no-contact order and choking his ex-wife. He faces three felony charges, one gross misdemeanor, and the possibility of life in prison.

A 43-year-old homeless man in Clarksburg, West Virginia, faces felony charges after allegedly threatening his father who evicted him. This marks his third domestic violence offense, escalating the charge to a felony.

A Detroit father is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly compelling his 11-year-old daughter to assist in a home break-in, abandoning her when they were discovered.