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San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

A former teacher was convicted of molesting four female students and faces up to 425 years in prison.

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

A subway health department worker was attacked with a hammer, leading to the conviction of the assailant for multiple crimes.

Bay Area cousins sentenced to 985 years in prison for abusing girls

Two cousins were sentenced to a total of 985 years in prison for the sexual abuse of four young girls, a case highlighted by victims' bravery.

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

A former teacher was convicted of molesting four female students and faces up to 425 years in prison.

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

A subway health department worker was attacked with a hammer, leading to the conviction of the assailant for multiple crimes.

Bay Area cousins sentenced to 985 years in prison for abusing girls

Two cousins were sentenced to a total of 985 years in prison for the sexual abuse of four young girls, a case highlighted by victims' bravery.

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Missouri Man Is Freed After 1991 Murder Conviction Is Overturned

A man in Missouri was released after 34 years in prison due to a murder conviction being overturned.

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

Missouri woman wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years gets her murder conviction overturned.

US man wins $50m after 10 years in prison for murder he didn't commit

Marcel Brown was wrongfully convicted and awarded $50 million, marking a historic case of police misconduct and false confessions leading to wrongful imprisonment.

Man spent 16 years in prison after wrongful conviction, lawsuit says. He's seeking $16M

Emmanuel Jean was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 16 years, leading to a lawsuit against the police for framing him.

Lowell man proven innocent of 1986 murder awarded $13 million, but state law caps payout at $1 million

Michael Sullivan was exonerated after 26 years in prison, but a state law limits his compensation to $1 million instead of the awarded $13 million.

Execution looms for Texas man allegedly convicted by junk science'

Robert Roberson's execution raises concerns about wrongful conviction based on questionable shaken baby syndrome evidence.

Missouri Man Is Freed After 1991 Murder Conviction Is Overturned

A man in Missouri was released after 34 years in prison due to a murder conviction being overturned.

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

Missouri woman wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years gets her murder conviction overturned.

US man wins $50m after 10 years in prison for murder he didn't commit

Marcel Brown was wrongfully convicted and awarded $50 million, marking a historic case of police misconduct and false confessions leading to wrongful imprisonment.

Man spent 16 years in prison after wrongful conviction, lawsuit says. He's seeking $16M

Emmanuel Jean was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 16 years, leading to a lawsuit against the police for framing him.

Lowell man proven innocent of 1986 murder awarded $13 million, but state law caps payout at $1 million

Michael Sullivan was exonerated after 26 years in prison, but a state law limits his compensation to $1 million instead of the awarded $13 million.

Execution looms for Texas man allegedly convicted by junk science'

Robert Roberson's execution raises concerns about wrongful conviction based on questionable shaken baby syndrome evidence.

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Why The Police Refused to Investigate a Serial Rapist

A federal prosecutor's pursuit of a serial predator exposes police corruption and impedes justice efforts.

The case reveals the challenges faced by whistleblowers in law enforcement.

More than $112,000 raised for Connecticut man kept in stepmom's house of horrors for 20 years

A 32-year-old man was allegedly held captive for over 20 years, raising funds for recovery after escaping by setting the house on fire.

Couple Who Abused Adopted Children Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison

A couple in West Virginia was sentenced to decades in prison for abusing their adopted children.

They were convicted of human trafficking and child abuse, highlighting severe child mistreatment.

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Woman who threw acid in strangers face inside Brooklyn subway station jailed for 12 years * Brooklyn Paper

A 34-year-old woman sentenced to 12 years for acid attack in Brooklyn subway station.

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for robbing a 94-year-old woman of nearly $227,000.

Man who drugged and filmed sexual assaults on schoolgirls jailed for 18 years

Mark Franklin has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting four teenage girls.

Woman who threw acid in strangers face inside Brooklyn subway station jailed for 12 years * Brooklyn Paper

A 34-year-old woman sentenced to 12 years for acid attack in Brooklyn subway station.

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for robbing a 94-year-old woman of nearly $227,000.

Man who drugged and filmed sexual assaults on schoolgirls jailed for 18 years

Mark Franklin has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting four teenage girls.

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Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot transformed her personal tragedy into a global anti-violence campaign, becoming an icon for sexual assault victims worldwide.

Lawyer for woman raped by former rugby player Denis Coulson says conviction sends strong message

Coulson's 14-year prison sentence signifies a push against sexual violence in sports and the need for accountability in rugby.

Gisele Pelicot rape trial: husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty

Gisele Pelicot's courage in waiving anonymity catalyzed a feminist movement against sexual violence, leading to landmark convictions in a historic trial.

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot transformed her personal tragedy into a global anti-violence campaign, becoming an icon for sexual assault victims worldwide.

Lawyer for woman raped by former rugby player Denis Coulson says conviction sends strong message

Coulson's 14-year prison sentence signifies a push against sexual violence in sports and the need for accountability in rugby.

Gisele Pelicot rape trial: husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty

Gisele Pelicot's courage in waiving anonymity catalyzed a feminist movement against sexual violence, leading to landmark convictions in a historic trial.

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Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

Dr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.

What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Roberson's case challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome convictions as new scientific evidence emerges.

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

Dr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.

What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Roberson's case challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome convictions as new scientific evidence emerges.

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Georgia Man Sentenced to 475 Years for Dogfighting

A Georgia man received a 475-year sentence for multiple counts of dogfighting and animal cruelty involving over 100 dogs.

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information.

Georgia Man Sentenced to 475 Years for Dogfighting

A Georgia man received a 475-year sentence for multiple counts of dogfighting and animal cruelty involving over 100 dogs.

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Judge rejects leniency plea, labels crime as close to treasonous, and gives harsh sentence for attempted transmission of classified information.

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#racial-issues

Guilty verdict for white Florida woman who fatally shot Black mother

A Florida woman was convicted of manslaughter for shooting and killing a Black mother through her front door, sparking significant civil rights outrage.

Ex-49ers star released from prison after rape conviction overturned

Dana Stubblefield's rape conviction was overturned due to violations of the California Racial Justice Act.

He has been released from prison under specific conditions after the appeals court ruling.

Guilty verdict for white Florida woman who fatally shot Black mother

A Florida woman was convicted of manslaughter for shooting and killing a Black mother through her front door, sparking significant civil rights outrage.

Ex-49ers star released from prison after rape conviction overturned

Dana Stubblefield's rape conviction was overturned due to violations of the California Racial Justice Act.

He has been released from prison under specific conditions after the appeals court ruling.

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#death-penalty

Robert Roberson shaken baby syndrome execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision

Robert Roberson's execution was temporarily stayed by the Texas Supreme Court, allowing further examination of his case amid claims of innocence.

Indiana puts man to death in state's first execution in 15 years

Joseph Corcoran's execution marks Indiana's first in 15 years, using pentobarbital in a process both restricted from media witnesses and closely scrutinized.

Robert Roberson shaken baby syndrome execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision

Robert Roberson's execution was temporarily stayed by the Texas Supreme Court, allowing further examination of his case amid claims of innocence.

Indiana puts man to death in state's first execution in 15 years

Joseph Corcoran's execution marks Indiana's first in 15 years, using pentobarbital in a process both restricted from media witnesses and closely scrutinized.

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Duke lacrosse rape hoax accuser's confession teaches a lesson the left won't learn

Crystal Mangum admitted she lied about the Duke lacrosse assault, revealing the extent of the false narrative that harmed three innocent men.

NYC cop who nearly killed man during mental breakdown should be canned: CCRB

The CCRB recommends termination for Officer Derek Bernard following a shooting incident involving a mentally ill man, highlighting issues in police response to mental health crises.

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Brooklyn Man Killed 4-Year-Old Child, Gets Sentenced To Prison: DA

A man in Brooklyn was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally striking his girlfriend's son, who had multiple injuries and suffered from battered child syndrome.

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into path of car has conviction overturned

The manslaughter conviction of a woman who caused another's death by shouting and waving at a cyclist, leading to a fatal accident, was overturned at the Court of Appeal.

May you be haunted by Andrew's spirit': Vallejo man's family decries plea deal as killer is sentenced to 3 years

The plea deal for Sean Struckus after killing Andrew Tavares has been met with family outrage and claims it reflects a broader injustice.

Brooklyn Man Killed 4-Year-Old Child, Gets Sentenced To Prison: DA

A man in Brooklyn was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally striking his girlfriend's son, who had multiple injuries and suffered from battered child syndrome.

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into path of car has conviction overturned

The manslaughter conviction of a woman who caused another's death by shouting and waving at a cyclist, leading to a fatal accident, was overturned at the Court of Appeal.

May you be haunted by Andrew's spirit': Vallejo man's family decries plea deal as killer is sentenced to 3 years

The plea deal for Sean Struckus after killing Andrew Tavares has been met with family outrage and claims it reflects a broader injustice.

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Jury Awards Abu Ghraib Detainees $42 Million, Holds Contractor Responsible

A jury awarded $42 million to three former detainees from Abu Ghraib, holding a contractor responsible for their torture and mistreatment.

The verdict is seen as a significant step towards justice and accountability for corporate complicity in human rights abuses.

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Ex-county official convicted of murdering Las Vegas reporter

Robert Telles was found guilty of murdering journalist Jeff German, highlighting the dangers faced by investigative reporters.

The case underscores the crucial role of journalism in holding public officials accountable.

Vigilante justice or tragic accident? Trial opens in killing of homeless man in downtown Oakland

The case examines whether Kevin Mak's actions were premeditated or an accident driven by fear during a violent confrontation.

Ex-county official convicted of murdering Las Vegas reporter

Robert Telles was found guilty of murdering journalist Jeff German, highlighting the dangers faced by investigative reporters.

The case underscores the crucial role of journalism in holding public officials accountable.

Vigilante justice or tragic accident? Trial opens in killing of homeless man in downtown Oakland

The case examines whether Kevin Mak's actions were premeditated or an accident driven by fear during a violent confrontation.

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California enacts law reviving a Jewish family's claim to Nazi-looted art, bucking 9th Circuit

California's new law facilitates the return of Nazi-looted artworks to rightful owners, reflecting moral and legal responsibilities.

Keir Starmer should review killing of Geronimo the alpaca, says farmer

Helen Macdonald believes the euthanasia of her alpaca Geronimo was a miscarriage of justice due to flawed tuberculosis tests and seeks government reassessment.

Murder victim Thomas Dooley's family are haunted by sheer horror of 'honour killing' at funeral in Kerry cemetery, says widow

Family haunted by father's murder in front of children.

10 cops arrested & charged in the strangling murder of a trans woman - LGBTQ Nation

The arrest of ten Argentinian police officers charged with the murder of a transgender woman highlights progress and ongoing challenges in LGBTQ+ rights and justice.

Man jailed for 15-year child sex abuse horrors against girls

Sajidur Rashid Tipu jailed for sexually abusing girls over 15 years.

Outrage as Manhattan DA Bragg's office drops nearly all cases from Columbia University's anti-Israel protest

Most protesters in the Columbia University campus occupation case won't face criminal charges, sparking backlash.

Ricardo M. Urbina, Trailblazing Latino Judge in Capital, Dies at 79

Ricardo M. Urbina was a trailblazing Latino lawyer known for victories in civil liberties and civil rights, demonstrating empathy and courage.

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DoJ Won't Comply With Order on Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Live Updates

The horrifying misogyny that vulnerable women are subjected to by judges

Stalker ruined lives of children' after trapping them with fire in Harrow house

Man climbed through ex-girlfriend's window before killing her in Croydon stabbing

'Beloved' teacher shot dead by fiance's ex-boyfriend in ambush, California officials say

Milpitas man gets 15-years-to-life sentence for killing transgender partner in 2021

Man who raped and smothered wife while armed with knife is jailed for 12 years

The horrifying misogyny that vulnerable women are subjected to by judges

Stalker ruined lives of children' after trapping them with fire in Harrow house

Man climbed through ex-girlfriend's window before killing her in Croydon stabbing

'Beloved' teacher shot dead by fiance's ex-boyfriend in ambush, California officials say

Milpitas man gets 15-years-to-life sentence for killing transgender partner in 2021

Man who raped and smothered wife while armed with knife is jailed for 12 years

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

Bay Area cousins sentenced to 985 years in prison for abusing girls

San Bruno school teacher convicted of molesting four students

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

Bay Area cousins sentenced to 985 years in prison for abusing girls

Missouri Man Is Freed After 1991 Murder Conviction Is Overturned

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

US man wins $50m after 10 years in prison for murder he didn't commit

Man spent 16 years in prison after wrongful conviction, lawsuit says. He's seeking $16M

Lowell man proven innocent of 1986 murder awarded $13 million, but state law caps payout at $1 million

Execution looms for Texas man allegedly convicted by junk science'

Missouri Man Is Freed After 1991 Murder Conviction Is Overturned

Murder conviction of Missouri woman overturned after 43 years in prison

US man wins $50m after 10 years in prison for murder he didn't commit

Man spent 16 years in prison after wrongful conviction, lawsuit says. He's seeking $16M

Lowell man proven innocent of 1986 murder awarded $13 million, but state law caps payout at $1 million

Execution looms for Texas man allegedly convicted by junk science'

Why The Police Refused to Investigate a Serial Rapist

More than $112,000 raised for Connecticut man kept in stepmom's house of horrors for 20 years

Couple Who Abused Adopted Children Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison

Woman who threw acid in strangers face inside Brooklyn subway station jailed for 12 years * Brooklyn Paper

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Man who drugged and filmed sexual assaults on schoolgirls jailed for 18 years

Woman who threw acid in strangers face inside Brooklyn subway station jailed for 12 years * Brooklyn Paper

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Man who drugged and filmed sexual assaults on schoolgirls jailed for 18 years

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Lawyer for woman raped by former rugby player Denis Coulson says conviction sends strong message

Gisele Pelicot rape trial: husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Lawyer for woman raped by former rugby player Denis Coulson says conviction sends strong message

Gisele Pelicot rape trial: husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Georgia Man Sentenced to 475 Years for Dogfighting

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Georgia Man Sentenced to 475 Years for Dogfighting

Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A 'Hell No'

Guilty verdict for white Florida woman who fatally shot Black mother

Ex-49ers star released from prison after rape conviction overturned

Guilty verdict for white Florida woman who fatally shot Black mother

Ex-49ers star released from prison after rape conviction overturned

Robert Roberson shaken baby syndrome execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision

Indiana puts man to death in state's first execution in 15 years

Robert Roberson shaken baby syndrome execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision

Indiana puts man to death in state's first execution in 15 years

Duke lacrosse rape hoax accuser's confession teaches a lesson the left won't learn

NYC cop who nearly killed man during mental breakdown should be canned: CCRB

Brooklyn Man Killed 4-Year-Old Child, Gets Sentenced To Prison: DA

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into path of car has conviction overturned

May you be haunted by Andrew's spirit': Vallejo man's family decries plea deal as killer is sentenced to 3 years

Brooklyn Man Killed 4-Year-Old Child, Gets Sentenced To Prison: DA

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into path of car has conviction overturned

May you be haunted by Andrew's spirit': Vallejo man's family decries plea deal as killer is sentenced to 3 years

Jury Awards Abu Ghraib Detainees $42 Million, Holds Contractor Responsible

Ex-county official convicted of murdering Las Vegas reporter

Vigilante justice or tragic accident? Trial opens in killing of homeless man in downtown Oakland

Ex-county official convicted of murdering Las Vegas reporter

Vigilante justice or tragic accident? Trial opens in killing of homeless man in downtown Oakland

California enacts law reviving a Jewish family's claim to Nazi-looted art, bucking 9th Circuit

Keir Starmer should review killing of Geronimo the alpaca, says farmer

Murder victim Thomas Dooley's family are haunted by sheer horror of 'honour killing' at funeral in Kerry cemetery, says widow

10 cops arrested & charged in the strangling murder of a trans woman - LGBTQ Nation

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