Adam Lidgett

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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.

When It Comes To Domestic Abuse And Sexual Assault Reporting, Deaf Women Are Underserved By Police

Some police forces don’t know how to access sign language interpreters, leading to frustration among members of the deaf community who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.

Hillary Clinton Email Update: Donald Trump Says He Would Pursue Indictment If He Becomes President

Trump has said Clinton shouldn’t be allowed to run for president because of the investigation into her use of a private server during her tenure at the State Department.

Election 2016: Trump Leads Rubio, Kasich In Their Home States, New Poll Shows

The new poll data Wednesday comes just before the winner-take-all contests in Florida and Ohio.

Who Is Lee Cyr? Ohio Police Officer Fired After Black Lives Matter Facebook Comment

The comment read “Love a happy ending” on a post of a story about the death of a Black Lives Matter activist.

Who Is The CNN Democratic Debate Moderator? Anderson Cooper To Oversee Flint, Michigan, Debate

Flint, Michigan, was thrust into the national spotlight when lead was discovered in its water.

Election 2016 Polls: Where Do The Candidates Stand Before Flint, Michigan, Democratic Debate?

Going into the debate Sunday, Hillary Clinton was ahead of Bernie Sanders in the polls.

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Greeted With Cheers After Police Questioning In Corruption Investigation

Police detained the former Brazilian president Friday and held him for questioning.

Period Leave In The UK? British Company Offers Women Time Off During Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual-leave policies have been in place in Japan for many years.

European Refugee Crisis: As More People Flow From Turkey, Greece Becomes Even More Crowded

An estimated 13,000 refugees are stuck at the Macedonian border, and aid agencies are projecting 200,000 more could arrive in Greece this month.

Syria Ceasefire: 135 Killed In Truce's First Week, Kurdish YPG Forces Say Turkey Fired On Them In Syria

In areas controlled by the Islamic State group and the Nusra Front that are not covered by the ceasefire agreement, 552 others were killed.

'Casper The Friendly Ghost' Octopus Deep Under The Sea: Scientists Discover Possible New 'Ghostlike' Species

The octopus is likely a new species, and given its traits, it is an unlikely find at a depth of 2.5 miles.

Can O.J. Simpson Be Tried For Murder Again? After LAPD Finds Knife, How Double Jeopardy Works

Police will test a knife found buried at the former home of Simpson, who was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman in 1995.

Yemen Update: Four Catholic Nuns Killed In Assault On Missionaries Of Charity Retirement Home

A total of 16 people were killed in the rampage by unknown gunmen.

Islamic State In Spain? Spanish Authorities Seize Thousands Of Uniforms Bound For ISIS, Nusra Front

The Spanish Interior Ministry said Friday there were enough uniforms to equip an entire army.

Republican Presidential Debate 2016: Start Time, TV Channel, Radio Info For Fox News Event In Detroit

The remaining Republican candidates will again debate the issues in Detroit Thursday.

Law Enforcement Drones: Connecticut Lawmakers Considering Legislation Limiting Police Use Of Drones

Police are pushing against the law, arguing that they could help them in their duties.

Former Prosecutor Marcia Clark On OJ Simpson: 'He Got Away With Murder'

Clark said the media attention in the case went on to affect the prosecution.

Supreme Court Hearing On Abortion: What The Case Could Mean For Future Of Abortion Access In Texas

Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt deals with two provisions of HB-2, a Texas law that limits access to abortion.

Alaska Republican Caucus Results: Cruz Wins 12 Delegates, Trump Gets 11

Alaska had 28 Republican delegates up for grabs, and the New York billionaire had been leading in the polls.

Obama Supreme Court Nominee Update: President Meets With Republican Leaders On Vacancy

The president has said he wants to get a nominee through Congress, but Republican leaders have said they won’t even consider it.

Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt: What To Know About The US Supreme Court's Next Abortion Case

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, one of the most pivotal abortion cases in years.

Ku Klux Klan In California: Violence Erupts At KKK Rally, Four Stabbed

Thirteen people were arrested following the confrontation between Klan members and counterprotesters.

Super Tuesday 2016: How Does The Colorado Caucus System Work?

The Republican Party's executive leadership in the state decided to cancel the straw poll at the caucuses this year.

Rally In London Against Trident Nuclear Deterrent System Draws Thousands

Demonstrators in London pointed out renewing the nuclear-deterrent system would cost tens of billions of dollars over two decades.

Could Military Buildup In South China Sea By China Lead To US Response?

China has been expanding its military presence on man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Yemen Conflict: Civilians Killed In Airstrikes Meant For Rebels

Reports differ on the death toll Saturday, putting the figure between 30 and 40.

Irish Election: Exit Polls Show Trouble For Ruling Fine Gael-Labour Coalition

Thousands feel they haven’t seen signs of the economic recovery touted by the government, prompting some to support other parties.

Does The NYPD Have Quota System? Police Lawyers Allowed To View Unsealed Summonses In Lawsuit

The NYPD has continually denied the existence of a quota system, but a judge ruled this week that several hundred thousand summonses must now be unsealed.