Adam Lidgett

Breaking News Reporter

Adam Lidgett is a Breaking News Reporter covering criminal justice. He is a 2014 graduate of Penn State University, where he was a reporter and editor for the school's newspaper, The Daily Collegian. A Pennsylvania native, Adam now calls Brooklyn home.

Saturday Caucus Results: Sanders Trounces Clinton In Hawaii, Alaska And Washington

Bernie Sanders won all three Democratic presidential caucuses Saturday — in Hawaii, Alaska and Washington state — giving him such much needed momentum before the Wisconsin primary.

Corinthian Colleges Forced To Pay $1.1 Billion For Misleading Students

The company was forced to file for bankruptcy in May.

Deviled Eggs Recipes For Easter 2016: 6 Easy Ways To Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs

Deviled eggs are still a must for many families on Easter Sunday.

Islamic State Global Threat House Resolution Vote Set Following Brussels ISIS Terror Attacks

The resolution, coming in response to the attacks in Brussels, will state that the militant group poses a threat to the “value of freedom in all countries.”

After Terror Attacks, Brussels Taxi Driver Helped Police Find Airport Explosives, Suspected Terrorists' Home

The driver had taken the suspected terrorists to the airport and helped police find explosives and their home.

After Brussels Terror Attack, New York Police Increase Security Following Belgium Bombings

New York police said Monday they were monitoring Tuesday's terror attacks in Belgium and were in contact with “international partners,” as well as the FBI.

Will Merrick Garland Get Confirmed? Majority Of US Residents Want Supreme Court Nominee To Get Hearing, New Poll Shows

More than half of all Americans favor a Senate review of the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court, a poll shows.

Brussels Terror Attack Live Updates: Death Toll Rises In Belgian Airport And Metro Bombings

Meanwhile, one of the woman's twin daughters was injured by flying debris, a report said.

Police Misconduct Cases Have Cost Chicago $662 Million Since 2004: Report

The cases costing the city this amount reportedly involve accusations ranging from harassment to torture.

Donald Trump Protesters Block Road To Candidate's Arizona Campaign Event

At a Saturday event for Donald Trump in Tucson, Arizona, someone kicked and punched a protester in the crowd.

Merrick Garland Likely To Be Confirmed To Supreme Court, House Democrat Says

Some Republicans are worried that Hillary Clinton, if elected, would propose a more liberal nominee.

ISIS Responsible For Istanbul Attack? Suicide Bomber May Have Been Member Of Islamic State Or PKK

Body parts of a man linked to the Islamic State group were found at the scene of the bombing, which left at least five dead and 36 wounded Saturday.

Spring Equinox Facts 2016: History Of The Pagan Ostara Festival

Ostara is similar in many ways to the Christian celebration of Easter.

Gun Violence 2016: Increased Number Of Weapons Confiscated In New York Schools, Report Says

The 2014-15 school year saw a total of 1,678 firearms and other items confiscated, a report says.

St. Paul’s Rape Case: Owen Labrie Heads To Jail After Bail Revoked For Curfew Violation

Owen Labrie, now scheduled to begin his sentence, had violated a court-ordered curfew eight times since his conviction, prosecutors argued.

Why Scalia Wouldn’t Like Merrick Garland: Supreme Court Nominee Considers Intent To Inform Legal Decisions

Merrick Garland, President Obama's choice for the high court, often reviews legislative history before making decisions, a style that has its critics.

Police-Related Deaths: More Law Enforcement Officers Buying Insurance, Afraid Of Lawsuits, Union Says

From 2014 to 2015, the Fraternal Order of Police saw a 15 percent increase in police officers taking the union's liability insurance policies.

Can Obama Nominate Another Supreme Court Justice? History Of Presidents Making Election Year Appointments

Some 13 presidents have been able to make Supreme Court appointments in election years.

Trump Rally Violence: Secret Service Facing Challenges With Campaign Heating Up

A man recently tried to jump a Secret Service barricade at a Trump rally in Ohio, just one in an escalating series of incidents.

Who Are Merrick Garland And Sri Srinivasan? What To Know About Obama’s Likely Supreme Court Nominees

On the short list are two judges who serve on the same court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit — Chief Judge Merrick Garland and Judge Sri Srinivasan.

Cuba Travel Guide: With Travel Restrictions Eased, How To Get A Flight To Havana, Where To Stay And What To Eat

The U.S. Tuesday announced restrictions to travel to Cuba would be further eased.

Immigration Reform 2016: Were Green Cards Sent To Wrong People? Security Risk Reported In Application Process

The Department of Homeland Security has tried to push some of its application process online.

Police Related Deaths: Mental Disability Victims Comprise Half Of Those Killed By Law Enforcement, Report Says

Media reports of police shootings sometimes don't take into account victims' disabilities, researchers found.

Election 2016: Bernie Sanders Taps Into Chicago’s Dissatisfaction With Mayor Rahm Emanuel In Campaign Stop

The Democrat told an Illinois crowd Saturday that he would refuse any endorsement from Rahm Emanuel, citing the mayor's “disastrous” record.

Connecticut Police Leaders Criticize Proposed Training Legislation

Police said the training might duplicate training they already do.

Syria Peace Talks: Country’s Government Rejects UN Call To Discuss Presidential Elections

Only Syrians have the right to talk about setting the country’s elections, Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said.

Trump Rally Violence: How Police Prepare For, Handle Clashes Between Protesters And Supporters

Fists have increasingly been flying among supporters and critics of the Republican at his campaign rallies. On Saturday, the candidate himself was nearly attacked.