In a move that resurfaced the lingering question mark around Kurt Cobain’s tragic demise, Courtney Love requested Seattle police in 1995 to transfer the entire investigation file related to her late husband’s death into her custody.

The 62-year-old San Francisco-born musician formally addressed her request to Norm Stamper, the Seattle Chief of Police at the time, on October 20, 1995, seeking exclusive possession of the department’s records linked to Cobain’s death.

Love and Cobain, celebrated figures in the music industry, were married from February 24, 1992, until his untimely death on April 5, 1994. Authorities concluded that Cobain, the iconic frontman of Nirvana, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at their residence in Seattle.

Raising questions about the case’s closure, a group identified as Who Killed Kurt? advocates for re-examining the rock star’s death under the suspicion that it might have been a homicide.

The organization has unearthed a letter addressed to Stamper from Love’s lawyer, Bryan Coluccio, seeking insights into the contentious case approximately 18 months following Cobain’s passing, as reported by the New York Post on Monday.

The Daily Mail has reached out to the Seattle Police Department, Coluccio’s office and representatives for Love for comment, but has yet to hear back. 

Coluccio wrote in the document obtained by the outlet, ‘This letter is to request that the complete investigation file of the Seattle Police Department pertaining to Mr. Cobain’s death be delivered to me, with no further records or copies to remain with the Department.’

‘I confirm on behalf of Mr. Cobain’s estate and Ms. Love-Cobain that they are satisfied that the Seattle Police Department performed a complete and thorough investigation into Mr. Cobain’s death.’

The attorney said in the letter that Love accepted ‘without any reservation, the Department’s final determination that Mr. Cobain’s death was a suicide,’ and that ‘the matter can be closed.’

Among the items included in the case file were ‘personal letters’ penned by the late vocalist; documents containing ‘personal and private’ details, including finances; and Polaroid photos and rolls of 35mm still film that had not been developed, according to the letter.

In the letter, the attorney said that ‘several persons’ had attempted to profit from ‘sale and distribution of material pertaining to Mr. Cobain’s death,’ spurring the official request from Love’s camp.

Coluccio ended the letter in saying, ‘Thank you in advance for your favorable response to this request,’ which had been denied by the department.

The request was criticized by multiple people, including former Seattle police Capt. Neil Low, who initially concurred with the suicide ruling but has later said he believed Cobain’s death had been the result of a homicide.

Low told the New York Post on Monday that the ‘request that the SPD give his client all of the police records related to the Cobain investigation is totally absurd.

‘As an “officer of the court,” you would expect Mr. Coluccio to know that police agencies are required to document all of their official business and correspondence as a matter of public record,’ Low said.

He said that police would be violating basic statutes of ‘public record compliance’ and ‘accountability’ if they had agreed to the request.

Who Killed Kurt?’s Michelle Wilkins told the outlet that ‘every cold case lives or dies on the evidence that’s preserved.’

Wilkins said that ‘when lawyers are demanding investigative materials be removed from police custody, it doesn’t protect the pursuit of truth,’ but ‘makes future scrutiny far more difficult.’

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In a related tale of violence tied to immigration protests, an undocumented immigrant faces federal prison after a daring assault during last year’s anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. Prosecutors say the individual, who poured lighter fluid onto a burning California Highway Patrol car while officers were trapped beneath a freeway overpass, has been convicted and sentenced.

Yachua Mauricio Flores, a 23-year-old from Mexico residing in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights, was dealt a 37-month federal prison sentence on Monday. Additionally, Flores must pay $253,415 in restitution for his actions during the riot on June 8, 2025, as stated by the U.S. Department of Justice.

According to federal prosecutors, Flores positioned himself on the Main Street overpass above U.S. Highway 101. From this vantage point, he joined others in bombarding the officers below with an array of projectiles, including rocks, concrete, fireworks, street signs, and flaming debris.

As a CHP cruiser burned beneath the overpass, Flores poured lighter fluid from two separate bottles onto the flames, causing the fire to intensify, according to court records.

Prosecutors said he then directed another rioter to pour a flaming liquid onto the vehicle before helping throw an electric scooter over the railing toward CHP officers and patrol vehicles below.

Flores admitted he knew officers were trapped beneath the overpass and acknowledged that hurling heavy objects and burning debris created a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury, according to his plea agreement. He pleaded guilty in April to one count of obstructing, impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder.

“Violent attacks on law enforcement will result in federal prison time,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement. “Those who escalate chaos and endanger officers will be held accountable. Today’s sentence reflects our commitment to protecting the men and women sworn to keep our communities safe.”

The attack unfolded two days after violence erupted during federal immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles, leading to days of anti-ICE riots across the city.

Federal prosecutors have charged seven people in connection with the Main Street overpass attack, alleging several worked together to target the CHP cruiser and the officers trapped beneath it.

According to court records, Flores, Ismael Vega, 42, and Adam Charles Palermo, 40, all helped drop burning debris toward the cruiser while other rioters hurled rocks, chunks of concrete, fireworks and other objects at officers attempting to clear the overpass.

Flores is the latest person sentenced in the case. Vega received the same 37-month prison sentence last week after admitting he helped ignite burning debris that prosecutors said Flores later intensified with lighter fluid.

Palermo, who prosecutors have described as the lead participant in the attack, is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 14 after pleading guilty to assaulting, resisting and impeding people assisting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

Following Monday’s sentencing, Essayli highlighted the case in a post on X.

“Another day, another illegal immigration rioter from last summer is sent to federal prison,” Essayli wrote.

“Actions have consequences. Those who attack law enforcement will face the full force of justice. This defendant can now reflect on his actions from a federal prison cell.”

The FBI investigated the case with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Police Department.

Bo Nix is gearing up for a prolific 2026 season.

The Denver Broncos quarterback, currently on the mend from a fractured right ankle he sustained during a January clash in the AFC divisional round, is optimistic about bouncing back in full health by September.

“I’m feeling fantastic,” Nix announced to the media this past weekend. “Everything feels normal, with no limitations. I’m on the field playing just as I always have, and I feel extremely confident in my condition. My goal is to keep pushing forward, making progress, and ensuring I’m physically primed for this long season ahead.”

At 26 years of age, Nix revealed that he is exceeding his recovery expectations and is exactly where he needs to be in his offseason preparation.

In his third year in the NFL, Nix’s injury occurred during the penultimate play of a nail-biting 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 17.

Three days later, Nix underwent surgery on the ankle, followed by another procedure in April.

Despite an ugly ending to the season, Nix had 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns against 11 interceptions on a 63.4 percent completion percentage in 2025.

On the ground, Nix continued to show his ability to improvise, adding 356 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

Nix said the injury won’t take away from his mobility in 2026 at all.

“I’m going to roll, and I’m going to be as athletic as I can be. It’s a strength of ours and we have to use our strengths,” Nix said.

“For me, that’s when I feel at my best and that’s when I feel free. When I’m playing like that, when I’m moving around it’s a good thing, but at the same time, I also know what it’s like to not have that asset and have to stay in the pocket.”

Nix said his mobility gives him confidence, no matter what challenge the defense presents him.

Coach Sean Payton called his ability to roll out of pressure “one of his superpowers.”

Nix was sacked 22 times in 2026, despite a league-high 612 pass attempts.

“It’s hard to sack some quarterbacks — he’s one of them,” Payton said Saturday.

“That was something you saw on college ⁠tape. In ​our league when you take a sack, you just do the analytics ​on what your points become in that drive, or likelihood to kick a field goal and it all drops dramatically. So it’s certainly one ​of his strengths.”

On Monday, President Donald Trump renewed his public criticism of US Attorney and ex-Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, amid speculation about her potential termination.

The President’s frustration with Pirro was apparent following the decision by her office to drop charges against US Olympian David Hearn, who had been accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Expressing his disappointment forcefully to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump remarked, ‘I was disappointed with Jeanine Pirro, really disappointed with Jeanine Pirro. She folded like an umbrella, and people get away with things, and it’s a disgrace.’

Pirro, whose background includes serving as a judge and district attorney, transitioned to Fox News in 2006 before Trump appointed her as the US Attorney for Washington, DC in May 2025.

Trump further criticized her actions by stating, ‘Frankly, I think she choked,’ and remarked, ‘I don’t know what the hell happened.’

Pirro was spotted by reporters entering the West Wing on Monday evening, presumably to meet the president 

The President was personally involved with the $16 million renovation of the pool as part of his goal to beautify Washington, DC ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

After the high-profile and speedy renovation of the pool, portions of the liner detached from the bottom of the pool and floated toward the surface in June, sparking public mockery of Trump’s project.

Pirro’s office moved to dismiss the charges of federal vandalism against Hearn after he was spotted reaching into the water of the reflecting pool to examine a piece of detached reflecting pool liner in June. 

US Park Police arrested Hearn, and he was subsequently indicted on a single felony count of property destruction. Hearn pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The court filing released Friday cited new evidence in the case that ‘undermines the evidentiary basis for the indictment’ and dismissed the case. 

The filing revealed that new documents indicated that the damage to the pool ‘was the result of a botched installation and not vandalism as initially represented’ by the Interior Department.

‘Given all of this newly discovered information, it is difficult to attribute the widespread damage to the Reflecting Pool to vandalism, let alone to establish that fact beyond a reasonable doubt,’ the filing states.

Hearn told the Daily Mail last month his arrest and the subsequent charges were wrong.

‘It’s a completely unfounded accusation. It’s a lie,’ Hearn said over the phone. ‘I didn’t rip, tear, destruct, destroy, or harm in any way, any part of the reflecting pool.’

Trump did not indicate to reporters that he would replace Pirro in the position, although he was reportedly ‘furious’ by what he considered a grave error.

When MS Now reporter Jake Traylor asked the President if he was reconsidering her role, he dismissed the question.

‘You’re fake news. Don’t ever talk again,’ he replied sharply. ‘You’re fake news. One of the worst in the business.’