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A man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Laken Riley

Jose Ibarra was convicted for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, sparking debates on immigration policies.

Laken Riley murder: man convicted in killing of Georgia nursing student

Jose Ibarra was convicted of murdering Laken Riley, intensifying debate over US immigration policy.

A man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Laken Riley

Jose Ibarra was convicted for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, sparking debates on immigration policies.

Laken Riley murder: man convicted in killing of Georgia nursing student

Jose Ibarra was convicted of murdering Laken Riley, intensifying debate over US immigration policy.
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Jury finds East Bay siblings guilty of charges in 2021 slaying of missing Carmel teen

Jessica Quintanilla was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of Leilani Marie Beauchamp.
Marco Antonio Quintanilla was convicted as an accessory and for illegal firearm possession.
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Bay Area prosecutors upping efforts to charge fentanyl dealers with murder

California is convicting fentanyl dealers of murder, marking a significant legal shift in addressing overdose deaths.
Prosecutors are collaborating across jurisdictions to share strategies for successful convictions.

A California man is found guilty of murder for killing a 6-year-old boy in a freeway shooting

Marcus Eriz convicted of murder for shooting 6-year-old boy on California freeway
Eriz's girlfriend, Wynne Lee, being tried separately as an accessory after the fact

Bay Area prosecutors upping efforts to charge fentanyl dealers with murder

California is convicting fentanyl dealers of murder, marking a significant legal shift in addressing overdose deaths.
Prosecutors are collaborating across jurisdictions to share strategies for successful convictions.

A California man is found guilty of murder for killing a 6-year-old boy in a freeway shooting

Marcus Eriz convicted of murder for shooting 6-year-old boy on California freeway
Eriz's girlfriend, Wynne Lee, being tried separately as an accessory after the fact
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#crime

Conviction in Girl's 1975 Murder Offers Sister Some Solace

DNA evidence finally solved the unsolved murder case of Laurel Jean Mitchell, leading to the arrests and convictions of two suspects after decades.

Man who met teen through 'furry' subculture convicted in her parents' deaths

A man was convicted of a brutal triple murder stemming from his relationship with a 17-year-old girl in the furry subculture.

Conviction in Girl's 1975 Murder Offers Sister Some Solace

DNA evidence finally solved the unsolved murder case of Laurel Jean Mitchell, leading to the arrests and convictions of two suspects after decades.

Man who met teen through 'furry' subculture convicted in her parents' deaths

A man was convicted of a brutal triple murder stemming from his relationship with a 17-year-old girl in the furry subculture.
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#legal-proceedings

Coventry student who hid newborn baby in cereal box convicted of murder

Jia Xin Teo was convicted of murder for hiding her newborn in a suitcase after concealing her pregnancy and giving birth alone.

Father convicted of murdering his 4 children and their grandmother in their Lancaster home

Man convicted of murdering his four children and their grandmother in Lancaster home
David shot his children to death and also killed their maternal grandmother with a firearm

State no longer seeking death penalty in trial of convicted gang leader and murderer

State prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty for Corey Smith, citing the passage of time and changes in witness availability.
Smith's case faced legal delays due to evolving death penalty laws and prosecutor misconduct.

Former politician found guilty of killing Las Vegas reporter

A former Las Vegas politician was convicted of murdering journalist Jeff German and sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 20 years.

Salem man found guilty in 2020 beating death of his girlfriend

John T. Shairs was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal beating of his girlfriend Tina Amore in a domestic altercation.

Former Calif. school teacher guilty of killing woman found in carport

Justice has been served 19 years later in the conviction of a former middle school teacher for the murder of Pertina Epps and sexual assault of another victim.

Coventry student who hid newborn baby in cereal box convicted of murder

Jia Xin Teo was convicted of murder for hiding her newborn in a suitcase after concealing her pregnancy and giving birth alone.

Father convicted of murdering his 4 children and their grandmother in their Lancaster home

Man convicted of murdering his four children and their grandmother in Lancaster home
David shot his children to death and also killed their maternal grandmother with a firearm

State no longer seeking death penalty in trial of convicted gang leader and murderer

State prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty for Corey Smith, citing the passage of time and changes in witness availability.
Smith's case faced legal delays due to evolving death penalty laws and prosecutor misconduct.

Former politician found guilty of killing Las Vegas reporter

A former Las Vegas politician was convicted of murdering journalist Jeff German and sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 20 years.

Salem man found guilty in 2020 beating death of his girlfriend

John T. Shairs was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal beating of his girlfriend Tina Amore in a domestic altercation.

Former Calif. school teacher guilty of killing woman found in carport

Justice has been served 19 years later in the conviction of a former middle school teacher for the murder of Pertina Epps and sexual assault of another victim.
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#east-germany

Former Stasi secret police officer jailed for murder at Berlin Wall border crossing

A former East German Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a 1974 shooting at the Berlin Wall.

German court jails former Stasi member for 1974 murder DW 10/14/2024

A former East German secret police officer was sentenced to 10 years for the 1974 murder of a Polish man attempting to escape.

Former Stasi secret police officer jailed for murder at Berlin Wall border crossing

A former East German Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a 1974 shooting at the Berlin Wall.

German court jails former Stasi member for 1974 murder DW 10/14/2024

A former East German secret police officer was sentenced to 10 years for the 1974 murder of a Polish man attempting to escape.
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#justice

Union City Man Found Guilty of 2021 Murder of Trans Drag Artist Natalia Smut

Santa Clara County's first guilty verdict in a transgender domestic homicide case emphasizes the need for awareness and advocacy against domestic violence.

Three men found guilty of killing Dutch investigative journalist

Justice served in the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Peter R. de Vries.

Union City Man Found Guilty of 2021 Murder of Trans Drag Artist Natalia Smut

Santa Clara County's first guilty verdict in a transgender domestic homicide case emphasizes the need for awareness and advocacy against domestic violence.

Three men found guilty of killing Dutch investigative journalist

Justice served in the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Peter R. de Vries.
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Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist's Murder

The former county official's sentence for murdering journalist Jeff German was extended to 28 years due to the crime's serious nature.

On supervised release for gang-related murder, East Bay man arrested in Berkeley traffic stop

Aquil Peterson, previously convicted for murder, faces legal troubles again involving drugs and a firearm during a recent traffic stop.

Former Mr. Bungle Saxophonist Theobald Lengyel Found Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend

Saxophonist Theo Lengyel, a founding member of Mr. Bungle, was convicted of first-degree murder based on audio evidence of the crime.
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Man reconvicted in woman's California slaying after 'tainted' first trial, officials say

Justice served nearly 40 years later with the conviction of Ronald Anthony Jones for the murder of Lois Haro.
Family continues to experience trauma from unresolved legal proceedings.

Parole rescinded for former California cop convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife in 1986

Parole for ex-LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus, convicted of a cold-case murder, was rescinded after a hearing and emotional testimony from victim's family.

Man reconvicted in woman's California slaying after 'tainted' first trial, officials say

Justice served nearly 40 years later with the conviction of Ronald Anthony Jones for the murder of Lois Haro.
Family continues to experience trauma from unresolved legal proceedings.

Parole rescinded for former California cop convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife in 1986

Parole for ex-LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus, convicted of a cold-case murder, was rescinded after a hearing and emotional testimony from victim's family.
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Legislators criticize Oregon Justice Department for fighting wrong conviction compensations

Frank Gable's murder conviction has been overturned, yet the Oregon DOJ continues to argue he is guilty in his civil trial.

Gorilla Stone Mafia gangbanger named 'Tragedy' convicted in NYC slayings, said he felt 'like the reaper'

Gang leader John 'Tragedy' Pena has been sentenced to life in prison for double murder fueled by gang rivalry and drug trafficking.
#justice-system

Suspects found guilty in 2017 San Francisco Twin Peaks murder of photographer

Justice served for Ed French's murder after a lengthy legal process spanning seven years.

Three men convicted of murdering Dutch crime reporter Peter de Vries

Justice served in the conviction of three men for the 2021 murder of investigative reporter Peter de Vries in the Netherlands.

Suspects found guilty in 2017 San Francisco Twin Peaks murder of photographer

Justice served for Ed French's murder after a lengthy legal process spanning seven years.

Three men convicted of murdering Dutch crime reporter Peter de Vries

Justice served in the conviction of three men for the 2021 murder of investigative reporter Peter de Vries in the Netherlands.
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#criminal-justice

Man who fatally stabbed UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer found guilty of murder

A man was convicted of murdering UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer after overwhelming evidence, including an audio recording, indicated a premeditated attack.

Post office owner says Horizon system used to frame him for wife's murder

Robin Garbutt, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his wife, claims that the faulty Horizon IT system used in the Post Office scandal was also used to frame him.
Garbutt says the evidence relied upon during his trial is faulty and that a man wearing a balaclava and holding a gun forced him to hand over £16,000, after which he found his wife dead.
The prosecution argued during the trial that Garbutt may have staged the robbery to cover up losses reported on the Horizon accounting system.

Man who fatally stabbed UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer found guilty of murder

A man was convicted of murdering UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer after overwhelming evidence, including an audio recording, indicated a premeditated attack.

Post office owner says Horizon system used to frame him for wife's murder

Robin Garbutt, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his wife, claims that the faulty Horizon IT system used in the Post Office scandal was also used to frame him.
Garbutt says the evidence relied upon during his trial is faulty and that a man wearing a balaclava and holding a gun forced him to hand over £16,000, after which he found his wife dead.
The prosecution argued during the trial that Garbutt may have staged the robbery to cover up losses reported on the Horizon accounting system.
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Man freed on appeal after murder at centre of 'Serial' podcast has conviction reinstated by Supreme Court

Adnan Syed's release was ruled invalid, reinstating his murder conviction due to violation of the victim's family's legal rights.

Lucy Letby, British Nurse Convicted of Killing Seven Babies, Loses Her Bid to Appeal

British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid after being convicted of murdering seven babies.
Most defendants in British court cases must seek permission to appeal on narrowly defined legal issues.

NYC ex-con whose past murder conviction was tossed by DA now charged with gunning down 19-year-old man less than two years later

An ex-con in Queens, released after a murder conviction was overturned, is now charged with another shooting death.
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Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020

Governor Abbott pardoned former US army sergeant convicted of murder during protests against racial injustice.

Texas Governor Pardons Ex-Army Sergeant Convicted of Killing an Air Force Veteran at a Black Lives Matter Protest in 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry, a former sergeant convicted of murder for shooting a demonstrator during a protest.

Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020

Governor Abbott pardoned former US army sergeant convicted of murder during protests against racial injustice.

Texas Governor Pardons Ex-Army Sergeant Convicted of Killing an Air Force Veteran at a Black Lives Matter Protest in 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry, a former sergeant convicted of murder for shooting a demonstrator during a protest.
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She got 25 years to life for tossing son four floors. Court says probation should be considered

Sonia Hermosillo's murder conviction upheld with remanded sentencing for consideration of mental illness
California courts reviewing factors for probation eligibility in sentencing

Scott Peterson's case taken up by Los Angeles Innocence Project, citing new evidence

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of Scott Peterson who has been in prison for nearly 20 years for the murder of his wife and unborn son.
The Innocence Project states that new evidence supports Peterson's claim of innocence and that his constitutional rights were violated.

Murder conviction overturned because eyewitness was legally blind

A murder conviction in Chicago has been overturned after it was revealed that an eyewitness who testified during the trial was legally blind.
Prosecutors have agreed to vacate the conviction but plan to retry the defendant.
The defense argues that the actual shooter may have been a teenager who later died in a separate gas station shooting.
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Daywatch: The best (and worst!) of TV and film this year

A man's murder conviction was overturned due to the testimony of a legally blind eyewitness.
The conviction integrity unit of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx reviewed the case and found flaws in the witness's testimony.

Judge denies motion to interview jurors about alleged group chat in trial for murder of law prof

A judge in Florida denies a motion to interview jurors about an alleged group chat before the murder conviction of a dentist accused of hiring hit men to kill a law professor.
The motion was filed by a Miami lawyer who learned about the alleged group chat from an alternate juror.

Supreme Court Rejects Conviction Appeal From Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Murder

The Supreme Court has rejected Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd.
Chauvin's lawyers argued that he was denied a fair trial due to pretrial publicity and concerns for violence in the event of an acquittal.
Chauvin is separately appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges.

Daywatch: The best (and worst!) of TV and film this year

A man's murder conviction was overturned due to the testimony of a legally blind eyewitness.
The conviction integrity unit of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx reviewed the case and found flaws in the witness's testimony.

Judge denies motion to interview jurors about alleged group chat in trial for murder of law prof

A judge in Florida denies a motion to interview jurors about an alleged group chat before the murder conviction of a dentist accused of hiring hit men to kill a law professor.
The motion was filed by a Miami lawyer who learned about the alleged group chat from an alternate juror.

Supreme Court Rejects Conviction Appeal From Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Murder

The Supreme Court has rejected Derek Chauvin's appeal of his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd.
Chauvin's lawyers argued that he was denied a fair trial due to pretrial publicity and concerns for violence in the event of an acquittal.
Chauvin is separately appealing his conviction on federal civil rights charges.
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