A tough-on-crime Republican district attorney is using his years of prosecuting some of the most infamous cases in Colorado to crack down on crime across the blue state.In January, George Brauchler became the first-ever district attorney for Colorado's 23rd Judicial District, making it the first time in more than 60 years that Colorado added a new judicial district.He previously served as DA for the 18th Judicial District, where he prosecuted some of the state's biggest mass shooting cases, including at an Aurora movie theater and Columbine High School."I was a very young prosecutor when Columbine happened, and Columbine was the high school immediately to the south of where I graduated from high school," Brauchler told Fox News Digital during an interview. "And so, when it occurred to be assigned to prosecute the felonies out of that, I thought at the time that would be the biggest, worst case I would ever handle, and I was wrong and that's an amazing revelation to come to in this job."PARENTS OUTRAGED BY HOMEY PRISON LIFE FOR DRIVER WHO KILLED THEIR SON: 'HOW IS THIS JUSTICE?'Soon after Brauchler was elected to a "broader version" of his current jurisdiction, the Aurora theater shooting case happened."A guy walked into a movie theater at about 2:25 in Alameda and tried to murder a theater full of people, and I ended up prosecuting that. We also ended up having a mass shooting here at a school at the end of my time in office. I was also asked to do the mock cross-examination of the victim in the Kobe Bryant rape case out of Vail back, I don't know, almost 20 years ago now. It's not anything you could really ever plan for. It's just, you're there. You always say yes," Brauchler explained while reflecting on his earlier career."You end up developing a skill set and an expertise. And then you find yourself in a position to run for the first new district attorney's office in over 60 years in Colorado. And you think, for whatever it's worth, as humbly as I can put this, there just isn't anybody that brings to this job right now the kind of experience that I have. And I hope to use it for the benefit of my community."Last month, Brauchler secured a rare first-degree murder conviction in a high-profile DUI case, which marked the first murder trial in Colorados newly formed 23rd Judicial District.BLUE STATE SANCTUARY LAWS ENABLED ILLEGAL 'ABOLISH ICE' ACTIVIST TO EVADE CAPTURE, SAYS LOCAL DAThe case involved Paul Stephenson, 57, who Brauchler said drank a bottle of Fireball and two beers before crashing into a minivan that was parked in Castle Rock last August."That case was so disturbing to me on a lot of levels," Brauchler said.Lt. Col. Matthew Anderson, a 39-year-old Air Force test pilot and father of four, was killed while pumping gas. His wife was inside the gas station store at the time of the crash. One of their children suffered a fractured skull and two others were also injured."On a Sunday afternoon, filling his car with gas while his wife goes to get the kids Popsicles, some two-time convicted drunk pours himself into a lifted Chevy Silverado, crosses five lanes of traffic, hops a curb, hits the accelerator to 98% and crushes that car at 45 miles an hour, injuring three of the kids and killing Lt. Col. Matt Anderson," Brauchler said, describing the horrific scene that unfolded."In Colorado, the gut reaction charge would be, oh, that's vehicular homicide. And that sounds horrible, but in Colorado, we have some of the weakest traffic laws in the country. So vehicular [homicide] would have only been punishable at most by 12 years in the Department of Corrections. Given our broken sentencing scheme, that guy would have been paroled in probably less than four years, and that seemed wholly unacceptable to me and everybody that looked at this case," Brauchler continued.'DEFUND THE POLICE' MECCA OF MINNEAPOLIS OVERRUN WITH VIOLENCE, 'FAILED LEADERSHIP': FORMER AG CANDIDATETo ensure that justice was served, Brauchler said his office got a "little aggressive" and charged the driver with first-degree murder based on "extreme indifference.""We pursued it. And I'm not going to tell you it didn't have risks. I'm not going to tell you that I didn't have a pit in my stomach. But in about three and a half hours of deliberation after about a weeklong trial, the jury came back and said, Yeah, guilty of first-degree murder, and we're all pretty satisfied with that outcome," Brauchler said.Brauchler added what this case also highlighted was that he feels "we have lost sight of the purpose of the criminal justice system and taken our eye off the ball on day-to-day crimes," like DUI."One thing about this is that there is no time of day, no road you can drive on that you can say, 'Well, I'm safe from drunk drivers at this time on this road.' My God, this was Sunday. On a road in the middle of Castle Rock, not a highway, on a road but across the street from the Douglas County Fair. If we don't, I think, vigilantly attack this problem as much as any other, maybe more so, we're going to see more of this, and this is the most preventable crime there is. This guy chose to risk people's lives, and now he's going to lose his freedom," Brauchler said.Brauchler said Anderson's wife and children have recovered, but the ripple effects of witnessing the horrific scene are "still unknown as to how far they stretch through their lives.""How does seeing the violent death of their father in front of them, the way they saw him lying in the parking lot with a massive head injury, missing his leg above the ankle, how does that haunt them throughout the rest of their lives? I don't think anybody knows," Brauchler said."I have spoken with the widow many times. She is resilient and tough, but you can also see there's something missing in her eyes. I don't know how better to describe it, but I've seen it a lot with loss like this and that blue flame that flickers back there that tells you somebody's fully engaged is just a little more diminished. It's a little harder to see. And my hope for that family is that they can figure out a way to find happiness even without Col. Anderson."Tom Mustin, director of media relations for Brauchler's office, told Fox News Digital that "typically, DUI cases lead to vehicular homicide charges, but this case set a new precedent and reflects DA Brauchler's tough-on-crime approach that helped win him the office.""I don't shy away from the description tough on crime, but when did simply enforcing the law and having an expectation that there would be accountability for breaking it become tough on [crime]?'" Brauchler said. "That just tells you how far we've shifted away from the idea of personal responsibility for criminal conduct. But I'm proud of the position we've taken. It's been well-received everywhere. And I mean not just in our jurisdiction, but when I go to other jurisdictions."Brauchler, a Republican DA in the heavily blue Denver metro area, saidColorado has "taken such a sharp turn towards the progressive left that every other office is now dominated by Democrats," which makes his position unique.FSU SHOOTING SUSPECT'S CHILDHOOD INCLUDED ALLEGED FAMILY KIDNAPPING ABROAD, CUSTODY FIGHT: DOCS"I'll tell you one thing that sticks out to me that's odd is that I've made a real point of telling the public, even before I took office, we're going to be an office that stands for the rule of law, and that if people come down here to steal from us or victimize us, they ought to expect to be incarcerated," Brauchler said. "That message has been so overwhelmingly received and in a positive way, like people clap when I say that."Brauchler added that when he started working in his field 30 years ago and had this same messaging, it would have been a "yawn fest.""People would have been like, 'Duh, that's what prosecutors and police do.' But that's how far we've shifted in the other direction," Brauchler said.When asked about other high-profile cases like the Menendez brothers' case in California, Brauchler said "there's no good message that comes out of these two ever walking out of prison.""I remember when these cases happened, and I followed them like everybody else," Brauchler said. "But this was a brutal, planned murder for the most selfish reasons possible. Anything they come up with at this point, by way of excuse, has already been air-dried in front of the jury and rejected when they were convicted. There's no good message for America that comes out of these guys ever taking a free breath again."Brauchler said what is troubling about the Menendez brothers' case being brought back up is that "every time something like this happens and someone sees any amount of success, it encourages others to do this.""You have to believe that there are any number of defense attorneys out there who are willing to shoot for the notoriety or the paycheck. In order to try to capture something like this, I'm not denigrating them. I know that's business, but the answer should be that we should forget about the Menendez brothers."Brauchler said what the Menendez brothers' case highlights is something that has been happening since the Aurora theater shooting that is amplifying killers."There has been a real concerted effort by decent people and many in the media to no longer amplify the killers; like, we should be focused on the victims. I would say since the Aurora theater shooter, I've said that guy's name maybe four times through the whole trial, which lasted from Jan. 20th until April 7th, 2015. I said his name exactly twice. And that was by design," Brauchler explained."And so here we are again, focused on the Menendez brothers and the Netflix things about the Menendez brothers. And I understand that, but we should really de-glorify the criminals and focus more on the victims and the crime that was committed. And I think that if you let these guys out, you do the opposite."Brauchler added that there are even studies now about thecorrelation between the amount of notoriety that a criminal gets and then copycat-type crimes."I'll give you an example with Columbine. The STEM school mass shooting that I covered, both of those shooters had passing fascination with those Columbine shooters. We had a near-mass shooting at another high school right down the road from my kid's high school. They both had a fascination with the Columbine shooters and the Aurora theater shooter. Guess which case he researched before he left his apartment back on July the 19th to go murder these people? Columbine. So, the more notorious an event or some people become, it does have an effect on other folks," Brauchler said."I get it, we have to report the bad guy or bad girl at least once," Brauchler continued. "Then after that, let's not talk about them anymore. Let's talk about the crime. Let's talk about the victims, and let's go to court."

Ahead of Mothers Day this year, the White House is honoring military mothers by welcoming them once again to The Peoples House.First lady Melania Trump hosted moms serving the nation in uniform, the mothers of service members and the mothers whose spouses serve in the U.S. Armed Forces on Thursday afternoon. (See the video at the top of this article.)President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance were all in attendance as well.FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP OPENS WHITE HOUSE GARDENS TO ALL AMERICANSThe president gave the opening remarks, thanking those in uniform and introducing the first lady in the East Room. "You all do an outstanding job, and you should take tremendous pride in what you're doing and what you do," said the president, speaking about all those who serve.The president gave a special shout-out to those working at the White House, thanking Air Force One pilots, nurses with the White House Medical Unit and musicians in the military bands.First lady Melania Trump opened her speech by acknowledging the "life-changing event" that is motherhood.FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP TURNS 55: HER LIFE IN PHOTOS, FROM SLOVENIA TO WHITE HOUSEShe called it an "event that makes women invincible and exposed at the same time. It's remarkable, really, that my son's life creates unimaginable, unpredictable concerns and thrills for me, even until this day.""All caring mothers understand these rare feelings. Nothing against fathers, of course," she quipped, "but in my opinion, and I'm sure everyone in this room agrees, only a mother can grasp this particular point."Mrs. Trump hosted similar events in 2017, 2018 and 2019 to celebrate military moms."Military mothers and America together have developed an extraordinary parallel journey," said the first lady.She urged these moms to prioritize their well-being and nurture themselves, noting it is their strength that is "the bedrock of a brighter future for our children.""We empower the next generation to thrive together," she said."Let's build a legacy of resilience and hope. Your journey matters. Embrace it!"She added, "The sacred strength of women is a profound force with unwavering love and nurturing wisdom. We have the ability to inspire, uplift and shape the future hearts of our children."This power, rooted in compassion and resilience, is a beacon of hope, then leads the way for generations to come," she said. For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Let us unite to honor the beauty of motherhood, champion the grace of our journey, and inspire those who follow."The first lady concluded, "A mother's love and wisdom empower our children to flourish, instilling in them the courage to reach their full potential. Motherhood. Happy Mother's Day, everyone."Also in attendance at the event were White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst a retired military officer and New York Rep. Claudia Tenney, the mother of a major in the Marine Corps.President Trump also touted a rise in military enlistments."I'm pleased to report that, since November, enlistment numbers for every branch of the armed forces have surged to the highest levels in 48 years," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"As we celebrate military mothers today, we look forward to an incredible future for the United States Armed Forces and for our country itself and for those great service members and for all of you who love them so much," President Trump said in his closing remarks.A reception for military families followed the event with a musical performance by the Army Chorus, the Navy Sea Chanters, and the Air Force Singing Sergeants.Since his return to the White House, President Trump has signed executive orders addressing some concerns of military families.In January, the president ordered the defense secretary to reinstateservice members discharged under the militarys COVID-19 vaccination mandate under EO 14184.He then signed EO 14191, titled "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families."A section of it states that the defense secretary will plan how military families can use agency funds to send their children to the school of their choice.Khloe Quill of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

After Prince Harrys latest explosive interview, Prince William is committed more than ever to protecting his children from an heir-and-spare nightmare.The claim was made by British royals expert Hilary Fordwich, who believes that Harrys struggles with being a royal "spare" have not only been a "nightmare" for the senior royals today but serve as a cautionary tale for the future of the monarchy."Prince William is particularly determined to do all he can to avoid the heir and spare, which has caused so many royal nightmares [over] the generations," Fordwich explained.PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON BATTLE PRINCE HARRYS SPARE CURSE WITH BOLD PARENTING CHANGES: EXPERTS"He and Princess Catherine are focused on the importance of normal simple childhood moments, such as family chores together, cooking, family holidays, sports and time in nature. They are keen on country walks and bonfires, very British traditions."The rift between the Duke of Sussex and his family burst into the open again last week when the prince gave a raw interview to the BBC after losing a court case over his security. In a long and at times emotional conversation, the 40-year-old said he wants reconciliation, while re-airing grievances against the royal family, the U.K. government and the media.Harry said his father, who is battling cancer, wont speak to him because of "this security stuff," a legal wrangle about protection for the prince when hes in his home country."This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute," he said.Harry has been estranged from his family since he and his wife, MeghanMarkle, quit royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States, alleging hostility and racist attitudes by the press and royal establishment. Harrys tell-all 2023 memoir "Spare," filled with private details about embarrassing revelations, made things worse.Harrys latest interview took place on May 2nd, the same day when Williams middle child, Princess Charlotte, turned 10 years old. His eldest son, Prince George, 11, is second in line to the British throne.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Princess Catherine [like William] is determined to raise Princess Charlotte with a combination of adherence to traditional royal values of duty and public service, as well as a close-knit, loving, nurturing approach in the hopes of avoiding [another] royal spare, such as her wayward uncle," said Fordwich.Fordwichs sentiments came shortly after People magazine published a cover story to commemorate Charlottes birthday. In the issue, royal experts pointed out how Charlotte being the spare to her brother is in "a vulnerable place" and filled with potential pitfalls that Harry experienced on the world stage."The late Queen [Elizabeth] was always very conscious of the extraordinary and challenging role of the No. 2," royal biographer Robert Hardman, author of "The Making of a King," told the outlet."Thats why she had a particular soft spot for [her sister, Princess] Margaret, for [her son, Prince] Andrew, and [her grandson,] Harry," he shared. "She understood that being second place in a strictly hierarchical family and institution has its challenges. Everyone is conscious of that."In "Spare," Harry detailed his sibling rivalry with William, 42, and how he struggled to find his way behind palace doors."I was the shadow, the support, the Plan B," he wrote, as quoted by the outlet. "I was brought in the world in case something happened to Willy."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHarry also described that being the spare led to tensions with his brother."My family had declared me a nullity. The spare," he wrote. "I didnt complain about it, but I didnt need to dwell on it either. Far better, in my mind, not to think about certain facts... But no one gave a damn whom I traveled with; the spare could always be spared."As William prepares to be king one day, Hardman said he wants to "make the whole royal existence approachable and not scary for all his children.""Prince William and Princess Catherine know only too well the perils of the heir-and-spare relationship dynamic," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital."We know of numerous heir-and-spare cycles, the spare going slightly off the rails, usually due to feeling undervalued," she shared.Chard pointed out prime examples of "royal rebels" who sparked furious backlash due to their actions included Margaret, Andrew and, more recently, Harry.Its noted that in "Spare," Harry also wrote about moments where he felt dismissed or devalued, People magazine reported.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"The Prince and Princess of Wales are taking every step, a conscious decision to prevent the heir-and-spare cycle with their children," Chard explained. "They are well aware of the pitfalls Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could face growing up with Prince George.""The Prince and Princess of Wales know their minds and are carving out their royal path," Chard continued. "They are not afraid to tweak and change the traditional royal ways and rules. They prioritize their family. Their children come first. The children are given the love, support and guidance needed for a balanced, successful, healthy future. They are aware their parenting decisions are critical to the success of the crown."People magazine reported that looking ahead, Charlotte could be bestowed the title of Princess Royal, a title that her great-aunt, Princess Anne, 74, possesses. The outlet noted the title is ultimately the monarchs to give, and Charlotte could still choose to decline it."The Princess Royal has taken Princess Charlotte under her wing," Chard claimed. "They have a close bond. Princess Anne is a fabulous role model for Charlotte. She is aware of the trials and tribulations of being the right-hand woman to her brother, King Charles. She steers Charlotte in the happy direction of being the great support, right-hand woman to her brother, future heir Prince George.""I feel Princess Charlotte in the future could fulfill the role currently held by Princess Anne, becoming the backbone of royal appearances and duties," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "Princess Anne is seen as the hardest-working royal, and Charlotte right now seems to have the same steely resolve to do things correctly."Charlotte, third in line to the throne, is the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales. A source told People magazine that Charlotte, along with her siblings, is being raised by the couple to "strike a balance between private life and duty."Harry currently resides in the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito with his wife and two children. He told the BBC that he "cant see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K."The prince said he loves Britain and "its really quite sad that I wont be able to show my children my homeland."Harry claimed that he and his family are endangered when visiting Britain because of hostility aimed at him and Meghan on social media and through relentless hounding by news media.PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON DEDICATED TO DUTY AS MONARCHY'S FUTURE: A REAL PARTNERSHIPAccording to several royal experts and multiple reports, Harry and William are not on speaking terms. Sources close to Harry previously told Fox News Digital that Harrys calls and letters to his father go unanswered.Fordwich said William has been prioritizing family and duty. She believes his children are on the right path to success, regardless of where they are in the line of succession."Those close to the family agree that Princess Charlotte, [in particular], is extremely levelheaded and mature beyond her years, often keeping her brothers, George and Louis, in check during public engagements," said Chard. "The hope is that when Prince George ascends to the throne, she will be by his side for support, just as Princess Anne has been such a stalwart support for King Charles III."In his interview, Harry said he could forgive his family."I would love reconciliation with my family. Theres no point in continuing to fight anymore," Harry said.

Tensions flared at Columbia University Wednesday when masked protesters stormed the campus' main library, reigniting anti-Israel demonstrations and sparking confrontations with students and security.Columbia student Eden Yadegar described a frightening scene as dozens of demonstrators entered Butler Library where she was studying for finals."Not only was it absolutely shocking and intimidating," Yadegar told "Fox & Friends" Thursday, "but it was disrupting one of the most basic functions of the university."According to Yadegar, the protesters, many wearing masks, chanted slogans including "Intifada revolution" and "from the river to the sea," a phrase widely interpreted as calling for the destruction of Israel.ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS PUSH PAST COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SECURITY TO GET INTO BUTLER LIBRARYShe said campus public safety officers asked the protesters to show university ID cards in order to leave the building, at which point some protesters claimed they were being "held hostage."COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LAYS OFF AROUND 180 STAFF AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REVOKES GRANTS"Which is not only just ridiculous and completely opposed to common sense, but also unbelievable to me that they would make a mockery of the fact there are 59 hostages currently being held by the very terrorist group, Hamas, that they are praising," Yadegar said.University officials eventually called in the New York Police Department (NYPD), leading to more than 80 arrests.Videos from the scene show physical altercations, and minor injuries were reported. Photos shared from inside also depict graffiti including "Free Gaza" slogans scrawled on library walls and furniture.ANTI-ISRAEL COLUMBIA PROTESTER DETAINED BY ICE IS FREED AFTER FEDERAL JUDGE'S ORDERSam Nahins, a Columbia graduate student and U.S. Air Force veteran, was also inside the library during the occupation. He said he grew concerned after recognizing individuals who had been suspended in prior protests.COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY JANITORS SUE ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS ACCUSED OF HOLDING THEM HOSTAGE IN CAMPUS BUILDING"I started recognizing students who were suspended last year who had not returned to school. And that's when I started to get a little nervous," Nahins said during an appearance on "Americas Newsroom" Thursday.Nahins, who served overseas in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, said the protesters behavior doesnt reflect a legitimate fight for freedom.COLUMBIA U THREATENS TO ARREST ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS REMOVE ENCAMPMENTS AS NEW DEMOSTRATIONS LOOM"These protesters are not freedom fighters," he said. "What theyre doing is intimidating a specific group of students. Its dangerous, and it is enough."In response to the incident, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government is reviewing the immigration status of individuals involved.TRUMP ADMIN REVOKES 4K FOREIGN STUDENTS' VISAS IN FIRST 100 DAYS, NEARLY ALL WITH SERIOUS CRIMINAL RECORDS"We are reviewing the visa status of the trespassers and vandals who took over Columbia University's library," Rubio wrote in a statement on X. "Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in our great nation."Protesters are reportedly demonstrating in support of Mahmoud Khalil, an accused ringleader of previous pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia, and other suspended students.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe universitys acting president Claire Shipman condemned the violence, writing in part: "Let me be clear: Columbia unequivocally rejects antisemitism and all other forms of harassment and discrimination. And we certainly reject a group of studentsand we dont yet know whether there were outsiders involvedclosing down a library in the middle of the week before finals and forcing 900 students out of their study spaces, many leaving belongings behind," she said.

A Virginia man was charged with murder after authorities say he shot a high school teen who he believed was trying to break into his house, though the surviving teens claim they were filming a ding-dong-ditch prank for TikTok.Tyler Chase Butler, 27, was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Bosworth Jr., the Spotsylvania Sheriffs Office said. Butler also faces charges of malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.Legal experts told Fox News Digital that the case will rest on whether Butler used the right amount of force and if he reasonably believed his life was in imminent danger."The individual facts are really going to shed light on are the charges against Mr. Butler valid or unjust," Jessica Ledingham, a federal litigator and criminal defense attorneysaid, adding that the charges would make sense if the teens were outside his home, where they are less likely to be perceived as a threat.KENTUCKY COURTHOUSE WHERE SHERIFF ALLEGEDLY KILLED JUDGE PLAGUED BY SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS: LAWSUITDeputies responded at around 3 a.m. Saturday to a call for a residential burglary in progress, where a resident had fired shots and found Bosworth and another teen with gunshot wounds, the sheriffs office said. A third teen was found unharmed.Bosworth died of his injuries in the hospital while the other injured teen was treated for minor injuries and released. Both surviving teens are juveniles and were not named publicly.The surviving teens told investigators they were recording themselves doing a "ding-dong-ditch" as part of a TikTok challenge, FOX5 DC reported, citing court documents.One of Butlers neighbors shared home surveillance footage with the outlet that shows the three teens going up to Butlers home and not only ringing the doorbell but banging, kicking and slamming on a garage door.KAREN READ'S GOOGLE TIMELINE DERAILED AGAIN AS 2ND EXPERT DISPUTES DEFENSE CLAIMSJamie E. Wright, a Los Angeles trial attorney and founder of the Wright Law Firm, told Fox News Digital that "stand your ground" or "castle doctrine" laws vary in each state, though "most dont give blanket permission to use lethal force simply to protect property.""Based on whats been reported, shooting at teenagers involved in a prank, even one as reckless as a late-night ding-dong-ditch, is unlikely to meet that legal standard," Wright said. "Social media challenges like this can certainly escalate tensions and lead to tragic misunderstandings, but they dont typically create a legal justification for deadly self-defense."Madeline Summerville, a national trial attorney and legal analyst, told Fox News Digital that "castle doctrine" laws allow for the use of deadly force to prevent an aggressor from entering your home if the homeowner truly believes their life is in danger."Every case is different, however, and the applicability of the castle doctrine in this case will rest upon whether the Defendant truly believed he was in imminent danger of bodily harm or death," Summerville said.Bosworth was a multi-sport athlete at Massaponax High School. His classmates held a vigil for him on Tuesday night.Butler was being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond.

Independent Women's Forum senior policy analyst Patrice Onwuka joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on President Donald Trump's trade deal with the U.K. and the impacts of the tariff war with China.

Independent Women's Forum senior policy analyst Patrice Onwuka joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on President Donald Trump's trade deal with the U.K. and the impacts of the tariff war with China.

Kevin Ware Jr., who spent two seasons in the NFL, entered a guilty plea just days before jury selection for his trial for the murder of Ware's then-girlfriend Taylor Pomaski was scheduled to begin, multiple Houston media outlets reported on Thursday.The former football tight end accepted a plea deal during his court appearance on Wednesday.Ware agreed to 30 years in prison for murder and tampering with evidence, "specifically a corpse" in Pomaski's death, according to FOX 26 Houston. The 44-year-old was accused of setting fire to Pomaski's corpse.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Harris County District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Neal Davis III, the attorney of record for Ware, also did not immediately respond.FORMER NFL PLAYER KEVIN WARE INDICTED FOR MURDERA Harris County, Texas, grand jury indicted Ware in July 2022 on murder and tampering charges. The City of Houston is the Harris County seat and its largest city.Pomaski's last known appearance was in April 2021. She was 29 at the time and was at her home in Texas. After several months of searching, the Harris County Sheriff's Department located human remains in a ditch in December 2021. In April 2022, authorities identified the remains as Pomaski's.Ware was arrested on two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. The arrest happened before Pomaski disappeared. Ware was released on bond in April 2021 Pomaski disappeared later that month. Ware's murder charges in Pomaski's death will run concurrently with his weapons and drugs charges, the Houston Chronicle reported.Ware is expected to be formally sentenced on May 9.Ware played for Washington in 2003 before spending the 2004 season with the San Francisco 49ers.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former President Joe Biden appeared Thursday to misstate how long then-Vice President Kamala Harris had to try to win the race after he stepped down, suggesting on "The View" she had "six months" when she had less than four."Some have even argued that leaving the race and endorsing your vice president, Vice President Harris, over a hundred days before the election hampered her campaign. What do you say to those critics?" "View" co-host Sunny Hostin asked him.Biden appeared to misremember the number of months Harris had to win the election between when he relinquished the nomination on July 21 and election day on November 5, or perhaps did not understand the question, instead stating the number of months that were left in his term that ended on January 20.BIDEN TELLS THE VIEW HE WASN'T SURPRISED HARRIS LOST, BLAMES SEXISM AND RACISM"I say, number one, that there were still six full months," he said. "She was in every aspect, every decision I made. Every decision we made. And I dont think, I hope I didnt sound the wrong way. I dont think anybody thought wed be successful as we were. I dont think anybody thought wed pass the Recovery Act. I dont think anyone thought wed have - wed deal with the [CHIPS and Science Act]. I dont think anybody thinks wed have all we got done in a close race, think about it."He went on to claim, "We got more major legislation passed to fundamentally change the direction of the country than any president has in a long, long time.And so, were in a situation where we came into office, and we agreed on two things. One, I was sick and tired of trickle-down economics. And my dad used to say, Not a whole lot trickled down in his kitchen table, and so we built the economy from the middle out and the bottom up."Biden also said Trump had just gone through the worst 100 days any president has ever had.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREAt another point during his appearance on "The View," Biden touted his work for the six months after he dropped out of the race, saying he'd done a "pretty good job.""The strongest economy in the world we left. Thats not hyperbole, thats a fact," Biden said. "We created more jobs in one term than any president has in American history. And so my point is that we had a very successful effort to change the direction of the country and we did, and she was every single part of that."

I've been a mom longer than I've been a governor, so I'm hardwired to protect kids my own and yours.Thats why, as New Yorks first Mom Governor, I led the nation last year in taking on the addictive algorithms driving social media feeds. And now, were taking another bold step: becoming the largest state in the nation to restrict cellphones in K-12 schools throughout the entire school day.I spent the past year traveling across New York, talking to everyone from moms and dads to teachers, students, principals from North Country to Long Island, I heard the same thing: cellphones are hurting our kids.TEENS SPEND MORE THAN A QUARTER OF THEIR TIME AT SCHOOL ON PHONES, NEW STUDY FINDSOne conversation Ill never forget happened in a library, sitting in a circle with students. They opened up about all the pressure and stress they feel every day how they look, whether their clothes are cool, if theyre being excluded from a party. They were carrying so much anxiety. How could they possibly focus in class with all that on their minds and constant notifications buzzing in their pockets?I also heard from teachers who would tell me, "We can't compete anymore. We just can't compete with the screens. We're losing the battle of connecting with our students." They want to build relationships with their students. They want to teach. But their kids are glued to their phones, distracted, anxious, and disengaged.And I heard from parents who would talk to me about how their kids are becoming more withdrawn and overwhelmed because of the constant bombardment of negativity from their smartphones.LIMITING ACCESS TO CELLPHONES COULD HELP STUDENTS' GRADES, SOCIAL SKILLS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, EXPERTS SAYThe facts speak for themselves. Ninety-five percent of teenagers have smartphones. They receive 250 notifications a day on average. They can't possibly focus on anything else because they're so afraid of missing something. Even our kids know it is too much. One young woman told me, "You have to save us from ourselves." I knew she really meant it. And I knew I had to act.I understand the legitimate fear parents may feel, losing a direct line of contact with their children in the case of an emergency. But as I traveled across the state, I also heard from law enforcement who told me that in the horrible event of a mass casualty, the last thing you want is your child fumbling for their cellphone. That distraction can mean that they're not safe, because they've lost their focus on the person in the front of the room who is trained to get them to safety.So, I knew we couldn't do half measures. Our kids needed us to be bold. Our teachers needed us to be decisive. And our parents were asking us to act. So that's exactly what we did. And I stood firm for this.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONStarting this fall, well have no cellphones in a child's hand from the moment they arrive at school to the moment they leave. No more memes instead of math. No more scrolling through science. Instead, kids will be able to focus, engage, and just be kids again.People ask me why this issue matters so much. Its simple: I want laughter in the hallways again. I want to hear real voices in gym class. I want our kids to make eye contact and talk to each other face-to-face. I want teachers to feel free to teach again. And I want to create an environment where kids can actually learn and just be kids again.Our kids mental health is on the line. And Im not going to let social media and big tech companies dictate their well-being. Thats why, last year, I told them enough is enough. You cant keep bombarding our kids with your addictive, harmful algorithms. And now, were taking back our classrooms and giving kids their childhoods back.No other state is doing what we're doing here in New York. Ill never back down when it comes to whats best for our children, because your family is my fight. I said that on day one, and I mean it just as much today.So, Im proud to say that the next generation of leaders is growing up right here in New York. A generation that will be more focused, more grounded, and more connected to the world around them.This is the last generation of students in New York who will grow up with phones in the classroom. And thats a good thing. Because from now on, our kids will be learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling. Other states should follow our lead.