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Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

Isaiah Smith was sentenced to 24 years in prison for fatally shooting his friend Jose Feliz in 2024.
MMA
fromSherdog
22 minutes ago

Daniel Rodriguez recounts time in Mexican jail: 'It's the worst possible situation'

Daniel Rodriguez spent eight months in a Mexican jail for marijuana possession, facing challenges with food and the judicial system during his incarceration.
Law
fromPadailypost
21 minutes ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
#murder
SF parents
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say

Matthew Farwell is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, believing he was the father of her unborn child, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's DNA was on strap used to strangle Sandra Birchmore, prosecutors say

Matthew Farwell is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, believing he was the father of her unborn child, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
#enoch-burke
fromIndependent
1 day ago
SF parents

'They have been quiet and haven't presented any problems' - Martina and Ammi Burke to be released from prison

Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Jailed teacher Enoch Burke has appeal bid rejected by Supreme Court

Enoch Burke's appeal to overturn his sacking was denied by the Supreme Court.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
SF parents

'They have been quiet and haven't presented any problems' - Martina and Ammi Burke to be released from prison

Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Jailed teacher Enoch Burke has appeal bid rejected by Supreme Court

Enoch Burke's appeal to overturn his sacking was denied by the Supreme Court.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Another institutional abuse': UK survivor of Irish mother and baby home can't afford to accept compensation

Compensation for survivors of Ireland's mother and baby home scandal risks penalizing those accepting it, creating disparities between siblings.
#nypd
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
US news
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
Law
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

US news
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
US news
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
Law
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Appellate judges signal strong interest in overturning Diddy's sentence but there's a big catch

The appellate judges repeatedly voiced skepticism over the Manhattan sentencing judge's decision to hold the trial's ample evidence of coercion and force against Combs in sentencing.
DC food
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
#rex-heuermann
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

Op-Ed | Recent SCOTUS ruling in conversion therapy case shows that OneTaste case cannot stand | amNewYork

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all enjoy the freedom to think as you will and to speak as you think. The First Amendment is no word game. And the rights it protects cannot be renamed away or their protections nullified by mere labels.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case was denied by the immigration appeals board, moving him closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
SF parents
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. filmmaker Kevin Epps sentenced to 6+ years in prison for 2019 killing

Kevin Epps was sentenced to over six years in prison for voluntary manslaughter after a shooting incident.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler | amNewYork

When was the last time you heard of somebody in New York state being convicted of a killing and getting three to nine years?
Social justice
Brooklyn
fromMerrick, NY Patch
6 days ago

Man Jailed For 30 Years Says He Was Forced Into Murder Confession, New Lawsuit Says

A Brooklyn resident accuses Nassau County detectives of forcing a false murder confession and withholding exculpatory evidence, leading to over 30 years of wrongful imprisonment.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Woman charged over man's baptism ceremony death

A woman has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man drowned during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
Law
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Legal arguments wrap up in Stronach sex assault trial, possible verdict in June | CBC News

Frank Stronach faces five counts of sexual assault after charges were withdrawn, with a verdict expected in mid-June.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ben Roberts-Smith to remain in jail after bail hearing over war crimes charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has been charged with five counts of war crime murder in relation to alleged offences in Afghanistan between April 2009 and October 2012.
UK news
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Texas court overturns sentence for man on death row for nearly 50 years

The Texas court overturned Clarence Curtis Jordan's death sentence due to his intellectual disabilities and lack of legal representation for decades.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

Five gang members received 34 years in prison for torturing Barry Moore, including waterboarding and branding him with a hot iron.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
#criminal-justice
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Court Overturns 2017 Conviction of Morgan Hill Teen's Accused Killer

An appeals court overturned Antolin Garcia Torres's 2012 murder conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, barring prosecutors from using certain legal theories in any retrial.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Court Overturns 2017 Conviction of Morgan Hill Teen's Accused Killer

An appeals court overturned Antolin Garcia Torres's 2012 murder conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, barring prosecutors from using certain legal theories in any retrial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Sean Combs Fights For Reduced Time Due To Potential Sentencing Error - Above the Law

Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison, with his legal team appealing the sentence on various grounds, including the consideration of acquitted conduct.
#kelsey-fitzsimmons
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'I had just lost everything': Kelsey Fitzsimmons testifies in her trial

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, is on trial for assault after being shot by a colleague while officers served a restraining order.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Closing arguments delivered in trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons. Here's what happened.

Fitzsimmons is accused of assaulting a colleague before being shot by him during a restraining order service.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Quiet Signals We Miss - Above the Law

Mental health struggles can be subtle and may not always present as distress, making it crucial to recognize changes in behavior.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - man who killed Jordan Ronan (20) after victim stole from van jailed

A man with previous convictions for knife crime, who killed a 20-year-old outside his home after that person stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning, has been jailed for nine years.
London politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
#lindsay-clancy
Law
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
Law
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
#child-sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

#criminal-justice-system
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
US politics

The Betrayal of a Friend's False Testimony

A man who gave false testimony as a teenager, coerced by police, now seeks redemption while three wrongfully imprisoned friends fight to overturn their convictions decades later.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What to know about the legal scheme that saw double murderer jailed for life

Shaine March received a whole life order after his original sentence for murder was deemed unduly lenient.
Law
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
#police-accountability
Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man (39) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering grandfather in Donegal Gaeltacht

The accused was the victim of serious sexual abuse at the hands of a school caretaker when he was a child and has suffered with a litany of mental health difficulties since his teenage years.
Law
#murder-trial
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Misconduct by prosecution leads to reprieve for California killer once sentenced to life in prison

A state prisoner will be released in about five years after a 1988 murder case was compromised by prosecutorial misconduct, resulting in a reduced sentence.
Law
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Man who murdered Garda Colm Horkan appeals conviction arguing State psychiatric evidence contradicted legal insanity test

Stephen Silver murdered Garda Colm Horkan with the garda's own gun and appeals his conviction based on psychiatric evidence contradicting the legal insanity test.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Singer assaulted sleeping woman, court hears

A former singer with Spandau Ballet told a woman 'thanks for being cool about it' when she calmly talked him down from raping her, a court has heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she woke up to find Ross Davidson trying to have sex with her in a hotel in Thailand without her permission and without a condom.
UK news
Law
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Alexander Brothers Are Guilty on All Counts

Three brothers were convicted on all ten sex-trafficking counts after a jury found them guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women over decades.
#sex-trafficking-trial
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for three luxury real estate brothers charged with sex trafficking argue accusers regret consensual encounters rather than experienced crimes, claiming insufficient evidence supports trafficking convictions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for luxury real estate brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander began their case after prosecutors alleged intimidation tactics caused two victims to withdraw from testifying in their federal sex trafficking trial.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for three luxury real estate brothers charged with sex trafficking argue accusers regret consensual encounters rather than experienced crimes, claiming insufficient evidence supports trafficking convictions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for luxury real estate brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander began their case after prosecutors alleged intimidation tactics caused two victims to withdraw from testifying in their federal sex trafficking trial.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Opening shots miss the mark in Alexander brothers trial amNewYork

Three brothers face federal sex trafficking charges alleging a calculated pattern of drugging, rape, recording, and celebration of assaults using promises of luxury.
Law
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jurors hear closing arguments in Stanford protester trial

Five students are on trial accused of conspiring to occupy the Stanford president's office, causing over $300,000 in property damage during a June protest.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Charlie Adelson Pushes For Retrial - Above the Law

Michael Ufferman, representing Adelson, along with Laurel Cornell Niles, told the appellate court that 40% of potential jurors screened already had preconceived notions about his client's guilt. He argued this level of bias made it impossible to select an impartial jury....Ufferman pointed to specific instances where potential jurors allegedly lied about their knowledge of the case. He cited two examples where jurors denied forming opinions about guilt or posting on social media, despite evidence showing they had made posts about the case.
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