Georgia Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend While Her Children Were Home
A Georgia man convicted of wounding a woman in a shooting eight years ago has been accused of fatally shooting another woman on Saturday. Davante Parks, 26, turned himself in to the Richmond County jail on Sunday after authorities say he fatally shot Laquana Lang, 27, in her home in Augusta. An arrest warrant cited by local news outlets states that Lang’s children, ages 2 and 5, were left alon...
11m Sep 16, 2024
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Charges Expected in Case of Three Chiefs Fans Found Dead, But Not Against Homeowner
Charges could be forthcoming in the case involving the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans found in their friend's backyard in January, though likely not against the homeowner, according to the homeowner's lawyer. David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and Ricky Johnson, 38, visited their friend Jordan Willis's home in Kansas City to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on J...
18m Sep 16, 2024
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Singer Dawn Richard Sues Sean "Diddy" Combs for Psychological and Physical Abuse
Dawn Richard, a former member of the girl group Danity Kane, has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of years of psychological and physical abuse. The lawsuit alleges that Combs subjected Richard to sexual harassment, groping, and verbal abuse during their time working together, spanning from 2004 to 2011. Richard, who rose to fame th...
10m Sep 13, 2024
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Formal Discipline for Canton Police Officer Kevin Albert Kept Confidential Amid Ongoing Investigations
The town of Canton, Massachusetts, has formally disciplined Detective Kevin Albert following an investigation into his actions during a night of drinking with Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor in 2022. The allegations emerged during the Karen Read trial, in which Proctor served as the lead investigator. Despite the decision to discipline Albert, the exact nature of his punishme...
14m Sep 13, 2024
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Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs Ordered to Pay $100 Million in Default Judgment Over Sexual Assault Allegation
A Michigan judge has ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay $100 million to Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, a 51-year-old man currently serving time in prison. The judgment stems from Cardello-Smith’s claims that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him during an afterparty in 1997. The default judgment was handed down in Lenawee County Circuit Court after Combs failed to appear for the...
7m Sep 12, 2024
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South Carolina Supreme Court Seals Files in Alex Murdaugh Juror Controversy
The South Carolina Supreme Court has decided to keep under seal the files related to the removal of a juror during Alex Murdaugh’s double homicide trial. The court also temporarily sealed a motion filed by attorney Joe McCulloch, who is seeking to unseal these files. McCulloch represents Myra Crosby, a former juror dismissed just before the verdict was delivered in the high-profile case. McCul...
9m Sep 12, 2024
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Missouri Police Lieutenant Charged After K-9 Horus Dies in Hot Vehicle
A Missouri police lieutenant faces charges of misdemeanor animal abuse after the death of his K-9 partner, Horus, a nearly 2-year-old German Shepherd, who died of heat exposure after being left in a patrol vehicle for hours in June 2024. The Savannah Police Department’s K-9 unit, equipped with an advanced safety system designed to protect the dog, had its safeguards deactivated at the time of t...
26m Sep 11, 2024
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Bryan Kohberger's Trial Moved from Moscow Due to Concerns Over Media Coverage and Community Bias
The upcoming trial for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, will no longer be held in Moscow, the college town where the murders took place. In a ruling filed on Sept. 6, Latah County Judge John C. Judge granted Kohberger’s defense team’s motion for a change of venue, citing concerns about media coverage and the potential for bias in the close-k...
11m Sep 11, 2024
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Karen Read Denies Guilt in ABC Interview, Prosecution Prepares for Retrial in 2025
Karen Read, a 44-year-old woman from Mansfield, Massachusetts, who is accused of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, broke her silence in a never-before-seen interview aired on ABC’s *20/20* on Friday. In the interview, Read spoke at length about the night O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, was found dead in a snowbank outside a home in Canton after a night of drink...
11m Sep 10, 2024
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Human Skeletal Remains Found in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Under Investigation
The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found on private property in the town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The remains were located by a local deer hunter, who immediately notified law enforcement. As of now, authorities have not confirmed whether the remains are related to the case of 4-year-old Elijah Vue, who has been missing s...
9m Sep 10, 2024
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14-Year-Old and Father Charged in Apalachee High School Shooting that Left Four Dead
A 14-year-old student and his father appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Friday, facing serious charges in connection with a school shooting that left two students and two teachers dead at Apalachee High School earlier this week. The small community continues to mourn as details emerge about the tragic events. Colt Gray, the teenage suspect, was arraigned on four counts of felony murder in t...
16m Sep 09, 2024
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Bryan Kohberger’s Defense Opposes Death Penalty, Citing Unconstitutional Methods
Bryan Kohberger’s defense team is actively opposing the death penalty for the 29-year-old, who is charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student, is accused of fatally stabbing Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, and Madison Mogen in their home near the university campus. In addition to four counts of firs...
14m Sep 09, 2024
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Mother Alleges Boyfriend Groomed and Abused 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto Before Her Death
Authorities in Florida have revealed new details in the tragic case of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, whose body was found in a wooded area days after she was reported missing. According to a newly released case supplemental report from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Jennifer Soto, Madeline's mother, told police that her boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, had been "grooming and abusing" her daughter b...
14m Sep 06, 2024
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Chad Daybell's Idaho Home Sold to Nonprofit, Set for Demolition
Chad Daybell's Idaho home, the site where the bodies of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow were discovered in June 2021, has been sold to a local nonprofit organization. The Fremont County property, which also saw the death of Chad's first wife, Tammy Daybell, in October 2019, was purchased by SJ Healing Crossroads Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping those affected by traumatic experiences. Court rec...
15m Sep 06, 2024
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Alabama Woman Pleads Guilty to False Reporting in Hoax Abduction Case
In a courtroom spectacle that marked the culmination of a high-profile saga, Carlee Russell of Alabama pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident. The resolution of her case, coupled with emotional apologies and legal deliberations, shed light on the intricacies of false reporting and the toll it exacts on communities. Russell'...
7m Sep 05, 2024
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Former CBI DNA Analyst Admits to Data Tampering, Affecting Hundreds of Cases, Admits WHY She Did It
Yvonne "Missy" Woods, a former DNA analyst at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), admitted to tampering with data in hundreds of criminal cases to avoid taking additional steps in her analysis, according to a two-hour interview obtained by 9NEWS Investigates. This interview sheds light on the actions of Woods, who was once a celebrated figure in DNA testing. In late 2023, an intern disc...
11m Sep 05, 2024
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11-Year-Old Boy Confesses to Killing Former Louisiana Mayor and His Daughter
An 11-year-old boy has confessed to the fatal shootings of former Louisiana mayor Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his adult daughter, Keisha Miles, 31, a police official announced Monday. The tragic incident took place in Minden, a small city east of Shreveport, where Cornelius had been a well-known figure. On Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to Cornelius' home after receiving reports of a ...
10m Sep 04, 2024
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Federal Investigation into Diddy Focuses on Miami Hotel Amid Alleged Sex and Drug Trafficking Claims
The federal investigation into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs over alleged sex and narcotics trafficking is now targeting a luxury hotel in Miami. Recently filed legal documents obtained by TMZ reveal that federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have issued a subpoena, demanding detailed records from the hotel related to Combs and his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy. The subpoena se...
8m Sep 04, 2024
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Kohberger Defense Pushes for Change of Venue
The judge overseeing the Bryan Kohberger case abruptly paused a hearing Thursday on the potential change of venue for the capital murder trial after a defense expert witness showed social media content in court. Kohberger, a former Washington State University graduate student, is accused of killing four University of Idaho students and faces a capital murder trial scheduled for June 2025. Judg...
15m Sep 03, 2024
15m
Alleged Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Kept Victims Alive to Inflict Pain, Say Investigators
Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, reportedly kept his victims alive to inflict pain and torture them, according to crime experts and investigators. Heuermann, 60, faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of six women spanning from the early 1990s to 2011. Initially, he was charged for the killings of the "Gilgo Four"—Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Meg...
15m Sep 03, 2024
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Transcripts Reveal Prosecutors Knew About Epstein’s Crimes Years Before Controversial Plea Deal
Recently released transcripts have revealed that Florida prosecutors were aware of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual assaults on teenage girls two years before negotiating his controversial 2008 plea deal. This deal has faced long-standing criticism for being too lenient and a missed opportunity to imprison the millionaire financier much earlier. The 2006 grand jury investigation was the first of many ...
14m Sep 02, 2024
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Arizona Father Arrested After Son’s Decomposing Body Found on Couch
An Arizona man has been arrested after authorities allegedly found his 9-year-old son's decomposing body on a couch in their home, according to multiple reports. Joseph Gregory Antonsen, 38, was taken into custody following the grim discovery at the family’s residence in the Picture Rocks area on Sunday, July 14. The Arizona Republic, AZ Family, and KVOA reported on the arrest, citing a police...
17m Sep 02, 2024
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Former Massachusetts Police Officer Indicted for Killing Pregnant Woman
A former Massachusetts police officer has been indicted for the murder of a pregnant 23-year-old woman he allegedly began sexually exploiting when she was a teenager. The federal indictment, unsealed in Boston on Wednesday, accuses former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell of strangling Sandra Birchmore to death in February 2021 and staging her death to look like a suicide. According to ...
18m Aug 30, 2024
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Former Nevada Politician Robert Telles Sentenced to Life for Murder of Investigative Journalist Jeff German
Robert Telles, a former Nevada politician, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative journalist Jeff German. Telles, 47, was convicted of first-degree murder after a 12-member jury deliberated for two days. He will be eligible for parole after serving at least 20 years. Jeff German, 69, was discovered stabbed to death outside h...
24m Aug 30, 2024
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Sean "Diddy" Combs Moves to Dismiss RICO and Sex Trafficking Lawsuit as Baseless "Media Hype"
Sean "Diddy" Combs is vigorously fighting allegations made in a lawsuit by his former employee, Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, claiming that the suit's "true purpose" is to "generate media hype and exploit it to extract a settlement." In a motion filed Monday in Manhattan federal court, Diddy’s legal team sought to dismiss the case, arguing that the claims are filled with "legally meaningless allegati...
12m Aug 29, 2024
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Robert Telles Found Guilty in Murder of Las Vegas Journalist
A former Nevada politician, Robert Telles, was found guilty on Wednesday of the murder of Las Vegas investigative reporter Jeff German, a case that has sparked renewed concerns about the safety of journalists in the United States. The trial, which concluded in Clark County, revolved around Telles’ anger over German’s critical reporting on his office and fears of further exposure. Robert Telles...
20m Aug 29, 2024
20m
Mike Lynch's Tragic Death Reveals His Interest in Lucy Letby Case
Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who recently died in a yacht accident off the coast of Sicily, had reportedly been considering funding an "Innocence Project" to investigate the conviction of Lucy Letby, a former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. This revelation comes as medical and legal experts continue to question ...
16m Aug 28, 2024
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Jury Begins Deliberations in Robert Telles Murder Trial
A panel of jurors began deliberations on Monday in the high-profile murder trial of Robert Telles, the former Clark County public administrator accused of killing Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German in September 2022. Telles has been on trial since August 12, 2024, with the jury receiving all evidence by the end of last week. State prosecutors argue there is overwhelming evidence con...
20m Aug 28, 2024
20m
Bryan Kohberger’s Defense Cites Juror Bias in Request to Move Trial
Bryan Kohberger, charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, faces a new legal battle as his defense team seeks to move his trial out of Latah County. Kohberger, who was arrested six weeks after the murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves, is set to go on trial in June 2025. However, his defense team argues that a fair trial is impos...
8m Aug 27, 2024
8m
Telles Trial-Former Clark County Official Faces Jury as Murder Trial Concludes
The murder trial of Robert Telles, the former Clark County public administrator accused of killing Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, has reached a critical juncture as testimony concluded on Friday. The case has drawn significant public attention, particularly as prosecutors allege that a series of articles written by German about Telles could have motivated the killing nearly two ...
14m Aug 27, 2024
14m
Telles Denies Murder Charges Amid Emotional Testimony and Allegations of Conspiracy
Robert Telles, the former Clark County Public Administrator accused of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German, took the stand once again on Thursday, where he not only denied the charges against him but also suggested a broad conspiracy by law enforcement to frame him. The day began with Telles questioning the evidence presented against him, particularly focusing on a photo of the susp...
26m Aug 26, 2024
26m
Judge Denies Karen Read's Motion to Dismiss Charges in Murder Case
Karen Read, accused of the murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, faced a setback as the judge overseeing her trial denied her motion to dismiss two significant charges. This decision marks a crucial development in a case that has drawn substantial attention due to the complex legal arguments surrounding the mistrial declared in Read's previous trial. Defense attorneys for...
14m Aug 26, 2024
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Kissimmee Police Clear Jennifer Soto of Charges in Connection with Daughter’s Death; Investigation Continues
The Kissimmee Police Department announced that no charges will be filed against Jennifer Soto, the mother of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, whose tragic death shocked the community earlier this year. Despite an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Madeline's disappearance and death, authorities have determined that Jennifer Soto has not committed any criminal acts related to t...
12m Aug 23, 2024
12m
Former Nevada Politician Robert Telles Testifies, Insists on Innocence in Journalist’s Murder Trial
In a gripping courtroom scene, Robert Telles, a former Clark County Public Administrator, took the stand to assert his innocence in the murder trial of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. Telles, 47, has been accused of fatally stabbing German in September 2022 following a series of critical articles about Telles' office. He pleaded not guilty to murder with the use of a deadly weapo...
19m Aug 23, 2024
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Defense Begins Its Case in High-Profile Trial of Former Clark County Official Accused of Murdering Journalist
The trial of Robert Telles, the former Clark County Public Administrator accused of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German in 2022, entered a new phase as the prosecution rested its case on Monday. The defense is now taking its turn to present evidence and call witnesses in an attempt to establish Telles’ innocence in the high-profile Nevada murder trial. The defense, led by attorney R...
10m Aug 22, 2024
10m
Pre-Trial Hearings Set for Former Boyfriend Accused in Murder of Madeline Kingsbury
More than a year after the tragic disappearance and murder of Madeline Kingsbury, her former boyfriend, Adam Fravel, is scheduled to appear in court next month for pre-trial hearings. Fravel faces second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two from Winona, Minnesota. Kingsbury was first reported missing at the end of March 2023, sparking an ...
12m Aug 22, 2024
12m
Gilgo Beach Murder Investigation Links Suspect's Planning Document to Former Bronx Sex Worker
Investigators have made a significant connection in the Gilgo Beach murder case, linking one of the phone numbers listed in an alleged planning document belonging to Rex A. Heuermann, the prime suspect, to a former Bronx sex worker. This discovery sheds new light on the case, which has captivated the public for years. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney made the phone number public in...
9m Aug 21, 2024
9m
Former Clark County Politician's Trial Enters Pivotal Stage as Prosecution Rests
The trial of Robert Telles, the former Clark County public administrator accused of murdering Las Vegas journalist Jeff German, entered a critical phase as the prosecution neared the end of its case. This week’s testimony focused on evidence collected during the investigation, particularly the steps taken by law enforcement to tie Telles to the crime. One of the key pieces of evidence presente...
13m Aug 21, 2024
13m
Tensions Unveiled as Former Politician's Trial in Journalist's Death Continues
The trial of Robert Telles, a former Clark County public administrator accused of fatally stabbing investigative journalist Jeff German in 2022, entered its fifth day with critical evidence and testimony revealing the fraught relationship between the two men. On Thursday, prosecutors highlighted evidence found at Telles' home, which they believe ties him to the crime. Las Vegas Metropolitan Po...
14m Aug 20, 2024
14m
Mother and Stepfather Charged After 12-Year-Old Girl Dies from Injuries Following Days of Neglect
A tragic case in Atascosa County has led to the arrest of a mother and stepfather after their 12-year-old daughter, Miranda Sipps, died following what authorities describe as a critical delay in seeking medical care for severe injuries. According to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began when 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda called 911 on Monday to request medical assistance for ...
9m Aug 20, 2024
9m
Matthew Perry's Death Linked to Criminal Network Involving Hollywood Producer and Doctors
Federal authorities have charged five individuals, including a former Hollywood director and two medical doctors, in connection with the ketamine overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. The charges were announced by the Department of Justice in Los Angeles, revealing a complex and underground criminal network that allegedly took advantage of Perry's struggle with addiction. Erik Flemin...
13m Aug 19, 2024
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Key Testimonies Link Robert Telles to Murder of Journalist Jeff German
Eight witnesses provided crucial testimony on the fourth day of the murder trial of former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, who stands accused of killing Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. The trial, which has captured widespread attention, is centered on allegations that Telles, 47, murdered German in response to a series of articles the journalist wro...
19m Aug 19, 2024
19m
South Carolina Supreme Court to Hear Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal Amid Jury Tampering Allegations
The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is currently serving a life sentence without parole for the murders of his wife and son. The appeal centers on allegations of jury tampering during Murdaugh’s murder trial, where his defense claims the court clerk improperly influenced the jury. Murdaugh, nearly three years into his ...
11m Aug 16, 2024
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Former Politician Robert Telles on Trial for Murder of Investigative Reporter Jeff German
The trial of Robert Telles, the former Clark County Public Administrator accused of murdering Las Vegas investigative journalist Jeff German, began with the selection of a jury and opening arguments from both sides. The trial, which has captured public attention, is centered around allegations that Telles killed German after a series of investigative reports written by the journalist exposed is...
21m Aug 16, 2024
21m
Idaho Prosecutors Reject Bryan Kohberger's Motion to Move Trial Out of Latah County
Idaho prosecutors have formally objected to the defense’s request to move the trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, out of Latah County. The defense argued that extensive pre-trial publicity in Latah County, where the slayings occurred, would prevent Kohberger from receiving a fair trial. However, prosecutors contended that moving the ...
9m Aug 15, 2024
9m
California Father Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder After Driving Off Cliff with Twin Daughters
A California man is facing a 31-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to a horrific attempted murder-suicide in which he drove off a cliff with his 2-year-old twin daughters in June 2020. Robert Brians, 51, admitted to charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, burglary, child abuse, and domestic violence during a court hearing on Friday, August 9, according to r...
9m Aug 15, 2024
9m
City of Uvalde Releases Harrowing 911 Calls, Revealing the Tragic Events and Chaotic Police Response During Robb Elementary School Shooting
After a prolonged legal battle, the city of Uvalde, Texas, has released a series of audio and video recordings connected to the tragic 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The devastating event claimed the lives of 21 individuals, including 19 students and two adults. These recordings, made public following a lawsuit filed by several news outlets, including the Associated Press, CNN, a...
17m Aug 14, 2024
17m
Scott Peterson Breaks Silence After 21 Years: “I Didn’t Kill My Family,” New Docuseries Sheds Light on His Fight for Freedom
Sitting in the noisy dayroom of Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California, Scott Peterson appears more like a laidback surfer than a convicted murderer. Sporting long, tousled hair that he sometimes wears in a ponytail, Peterson, now 51, projects a calm and friendly demeanor over a grainy video call. But as he begins to speak about the events that led to his incarceration, his tone turns seri...
10m Aug 14, 2024
10m
Scott Peterson to Speak Out in New Documentary as Netflix Revisits Laci Peterson Case
Scott Peterson, the man convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn child, Conner, continues to assert his innocence, even as a new wave of documentaries revisits the high-profile case. Peacock’s upcoming "Face to Face with Scott Peterson" will feature Peterson’s first on-air comments in over 20 years, while Netflix's three-part docuseries, "American Murder: Laci Peterson,"...
10m Aug 13, 2024
10m
Karen Read’s Defense Argues for Dismissal of Charges Following Mistrial in John O’Keefe Case
Karen Read’s defense team is pushing for the dismissal of two charges in her ongoing legal battle over the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. During a hearing on Friday, Read's attorneys argued that retrying her on charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a deadly accident would violate her constitutional protection against double jeopardy. The case against Read stems...
18m Aug 13, 2024
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