Hampton police and animal control are investigating a scary dog attack.Preview: The trial continues for a Fairfax officer who fatally shot an unarmed shoplifter. On Wednesday, jurors in the trial of Sgt. Wesley Shifflett reviewed mall security footage showing Timothy Johnson, taking sunglasses from Nordstrom before he was fatally shot during a chase in February 2023. The defense argued Shifflett believed Johnson was reaching for a weapon, justifying the use of deadly force. Prosecutors challenged the need for lethal action in what was a misdemeanor case. The trial is expected to continue through next week.
A safety change may be welcome news to local Uber drivers. The company yesterday rolled out its new rider verification program that issues blue check marks to verified riders. Uber officials say the new feature was requested by many drivers. One of those who likes the new feature is Richmond's Safwat Shehata. He was been driving for Uber for six years. Shehata tells 12 On Your Side he thinks this will make the Uber experience good for both sides.
YouTube star MrBeast is being named in a class action lawsuit along with his production company and Amazon. Five contestants from his upcoming "Beast Games" filed the lawsuit this week in Los Angeles Superior Court. They allege they were subjected to "chronic mistreatment" including unsafe conditions and sexual harassment. "Beast Games" does not yet have a release date.