Tag: Criminal justice system

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Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Controversial Shaken Baby Syndrome Case

The Texas Supreme Court recently made a decision to pause the execution of Robert Roberson, a man who had been found guilty of murdering his daughter. This case has sparked a lot of debate...
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Reconsidering the Menendez Brothers’ Case: Advocating for Justice and Truth

Joan Andersen VanderMolen, the sister of Kitty Menendez, who was tragically killed by her sons Lyle and Erik Menendez in 1989, expressed deep emotions as she spoke about the crucial information that was missing...
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Actor from ‘Sing Sing’ Cleared of Murder After 24 Years Behind Bars

Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, the actor who starred in the movie "Sing Sing" after serving nearly 24 years in prison, has been officially cleared of a murder he did not commit. The Manhattan judge vacated...
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Alleged Gang Member Accused of 4 Las Vegas Killings Appears in Court

An alleged gang member accused of being involved in four separate killings in Las Vegas recently made an appearance in court. According to police documents, Michael Coleman, a member of the Rollin’ 60s Crips...
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Early Release of 477 Prisoners: Fewer than 20 Victims Warned

Victim Support Scotland has criticized the lack of communication with victims regarding the early release of 477 prisoners in Scotland. According to the charity, fewer than 20 victims were informed through the victim notification...
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Early Release of 477 Prisoners: Fewer than 20 Victims Notified

The recent early release of 477 prisoners in Scotland has sparked controversy and concern among victim support organizations, highlighting a lack of communication and transparency in the process. Victim Support Scotland has criticized the...
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Unmasking a Serial Rapist: Revealing the Horror of His Brazen Crimes

A man known as the 'North Shore Rapist' tried to keep his identity a secret, but the NSW Supreme Court rejected his request. Graham James Kay, 72, was released in 2015 after serving time...
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Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty in Neighbor’s Stabbing Death Over Loud Snoring Dispute

Christopher Casey, a 56-year-old man from Upper Moreland, Pennsylvania, was recently sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of his neighbor, 62-year-old Robert Wallace. The tragic incident...
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Watch Telles Trial Live: RJ Partners with Law&Crime Network for Coverage

The Robert Telles trial is currently underway, and the Review-Journal has partnered with the Law&Crime Network to provide live coverage for its readers. This partnership allows readers to watch the trial in real-time through...
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Tragic Incident: Heidi Firkus’ Fatal Shooting During 911 Call

On April 25, 2010, tragedy struck in Saint Paul, Minnesota, when Heidi Firkus was shot and killed in her home. Her husband, Nick Firkus, claimed that an intruder had broken in, leading to a...