List a current event article reporting a crime that occurred within the last 12 months in the U.S.

• The article can describe a crime for which the defendant(s) were charged to date, or convicted. Note: the crime cannot be murder, rape, robbery, burglary or possession/sale.

Summarize the facts in the crime reported in the article.

• The actions of the defendant(s) may constitute more than 1 crime, but limit analysis to 1 crime.

.Analyze and explain 1 crime committed or allegedly committed by the defendant(s).

• Identify each element of the crime (actus reus and mens rea), that is, what the prosecutor will need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to gain a conviction. If not apparent from the reported article, review the related criminal statute.

. Explain whether the actions of the defendant(s) violate(s) Federal, state, or local law;

. Identify the grading of the crime (i.e., felony, felony/misdemeanor, or infraction)