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Former Olympic boxer convicted for kidnapping and brutal murder of pregnant girlfriend

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Félix Verdejo-Sánchez, a 30-year-old former Olympic boxer, was convicted on Friday for the kidnapping and murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz, 27, in Puerto Rico. The conviction followed a three-month trial in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico, where Verdejo-Sánchez was found guilty of kidnapping resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child. The jury, however, could not reach a unanimous decision on charges of carjacking resulting in death and possession …

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Las Vegas police officer facing trial for multiple casino heists

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A Las Vegas police officer is facing trial for allegedly stealing nearly $165,000 in a series of casino heists. Caleb Rogers, a 35-year-old officer, is accused of committing three robberies over a four-month period while armed with a police-issued weapon. Prosecutors argue that Rogers, who is portrayed as a gambling addict drowning in debt, grew increasingly desperate. However, his defense attorney claims that the evidence linking him to two of the robberies is weak, accusing …

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Man found guilty of murdering volunteer firefighter

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In a case that has gripped public attention, Daniel Greene was found guilty on all charges in the tragic killing of Jon Hickey, a volunteer firefighter. This verdict was delivered after a thorough evaluation of the evidence and arguments presented during the trial. The court will carry out Greene’s sentencing on September 11, as stated by his lawyer, Warren Brown. The trial reached a significant turning point last Thursday with the closing statements. These final …

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Man sentenced to 38 years in prison for abducting woman and leaving her in a ditch

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Christopher Thomas Williams, a 39-year-old man from Indianapolis, has been given a 38-year prison sentence for a horrific crime committed in 2018. Williams was found guilty of abducting a woman, inflicting severe injuries on her, and then leaving her for dead in a ditch. The woman was not found until the following day. The sentence was handed down by a Henry County judge after a jury convicted Williams in March on charges that included attempted …

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Colorado woman convicted of murdering her 11-year-old stepson

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A Colorado jury found Letecia Stauch guilty of murdering her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon Stauch, on Monday. The jurors rejected her claim of insanity during the attack. Letecia Stauch was convicted of all charges related to Gannon’s killing, which occurred more than three years ago. Prosecutors said she stabbed the boy 18 times, struck him in the head, and shot him once in January 2020. They argued that she killed Gannon out of hatred and to …

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Life sentence for road rage killer who fatally shot 13-year-old

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A 27-year-old man has received a life sentence without parole for the brutal murder of a 13-year-old boy during a road rage incident in Westminster, Colorado. Jeremy Webster fatally shot Vaughn Bigelow Jr. in 2018 after the boy’s mother, Meghan Bigelow, had pulled over for an emergency services vehicle. Meghan Bigelow was driving her three sons to a dental appointment when the tragic incident occurred. Webster followed her, leading to a confrontation in a parking …

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Mom on Trial After Her Toddler Son Was Found Dead in a River

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The trial of Breyanla Cooper, a mother accused of malice murder in connection with the death of her toddler, is set to begin soon. In 2021, the lifeless body of Cooper’s son was discovered in the Chattahoochee River. The deceased toddler was identified as Faheem Cooper. In addition to the malice murder charge, Cooper faces counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, and concealing her son’s death. According to the indictment, Cooper is believed to have …

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He Wanted His Home, She Wanted It More

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On Thursday, March 25, Donatila O’Mahony, a 43-year-old woman from Long Island, New York was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the March 8, 2020 murder of 69-year-old Lee Pedersen of Aquebogue, New York. The Suffolk County District Attorney, Raymond A. Tierney, reported that the homicide was fueled by O’Mahony’s greed and her desire to steal Pedersen’s home. The investigation identified a single gunshot wound to the back of Pedersen’s head and …

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Four ex-officers accused of covering up sex trafficking ring

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An illegal immigrant has accused the former Fairfax County police chief and three ex-officers of being clients of a prostitution enterprise. The immigrant testified that she was one of the victims of this sex trafficking ring, and accused the four law enforcement personnel of covering it up. This week, a federal jury in Alexandria, Va., heard testimony from a woman named Jane Doe as part of a civil case against the former Fairfax County Police …

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Terrorist on trial for driving over pedestrians with rented truck

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On Monday, Sayfullo Saipov’s federal terrorism trial will begin with opening statements. He is accused of running over pedestrians with a rented truck on the bike path of a street on Halloween of 2017, killing eight as a result. An eight-count murder charge and 18 attempted murder charges are among the 28 counts against Saipov in connection with the deadly terrorist attack. The charges against him qualify him for the death penalty, but he has …

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