Criminal Law
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The Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Convicted of Killing George Floyd
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin ‘s appeal of…
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Catholic Priest in Ohio Receives Life Sentence for Sex-Trafficking Convictions
A Roman Catholic priest received a life sentence Friday for his convictions on five counts…
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“American’s Most Wanted” Fugitive Sentenced for the 1984 Killing of a Florida Woman
A 65-year-old California fugitive who eluded authorities for nearly four decades before his arrest in June has…
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Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Pleads Guilty to State Financial Charges
Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Friday to financial crimes in state court, adding to the prison…
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Iowa Teenager Convicted in Beating Death of Her Spanish Teacher Receives a Life Sentence
An Iowa teen convicted in the 2021 beating death of a high school Spanish teacher…
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Judge Declares Mistrial in Case of Former Police Officer Involved in the Fatal Breonna Taylor Raid
A federal judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in…
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David DePape is Found Guilty of Federal Charges in the Assault of Paul Pelosi
David DePape, accused of bludgeoning U.S. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi with a…
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Wisconsin Woman is Found Guilty of Fatally Poisoning Her Friend With Eyedrops
A Wisconsin woman was found guilty Tuesday of first-degree intentional homicide for poisoning her friend…
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Mother of 6-Year-Old Boy Who Shot His Teacher is Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot his first-grade teacher in Virginia has been…
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8 Teenagers Arrested on Murder Charges in the Fatal Beating of Classmate in Las Vegas
Eight high school students in Las Vegas between the ages of 13 and 17 have…
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