The NewsWorthy Murder Manhunt Ends, Trump's Marijuana Order & TikTok Deal Done - Friday, December 19, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 The manhunt for a mass shooter concludes, raising chilling questions about the suspect's actions during the search. A Wisconsin judge faces felony charges over an immigration case, while the Trump administration pivots on transgender care for minors. In historic news, marijuana is reclassified to Schedule 3, altering industry dynamics. Additionally, a deal finalizes TikTok's future in the U.S., and college football teams gear up for thrilling playoff matchups this weekend.
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How The Manhunt Ended
- Investigators linked the Brown University shooter to a separate killing of an MIT professor and later found the suspect died by suicide.
- Authorities credited an anonymous Reddit post and a Brown custodian for breaking the case and identifying the suspect.
Fatal Private Jet Crash
- A small private jet crashed in North Carolina, killing everyone on board, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family.
- Investigators have not yet determined the cause and an investigation is underway.
Judge Convicted After Courtroom Escort
- A Wisconsin judge was convicted for escorting an undocumented migrant out of a courtroom via a non-public exit after ICE agents appeared.
- Prosecutors called her action obstruction and she faces up to five years in prison, with no sentencing date set.