East Palo Alto man acquitted of first-degree murder in Oakland skateboard beating, but jury hangs on remaining counts
Joshua Stroman acquitted of first-degree murder, but still facing pending second-degree murder charges.
Case took unexpected twists as the investigation progressed, including Stroman calling 911 to report the beating and confessing to the attack. [ more ]
Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims
A Utah attorney and head of the Mormon church's Risk Management Division employed a risk management playbook to keep child sexual abuse cases secret.
The Mormon church discouraged a bishop from testifying in a trial involving allegations of sexual abuse, citing a law that exempts clergy from sharing information obtained during confession. [ more ]