Tag: Legal system
Daniel Penny acquitted of manslaughter charge in trial deadlock
**Daniel Penny Acquitted in Trial Deadlock** In a dramatic turn of events, the second-degree manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny has been dismissed by a judge due to a deadlock in the jury's decision. This decision...
Man in Las Vegas Accused of Locking Children in Dog Cage Deemed Incompetent
Travis Doss, a 31-year-old man from Las Vegas, was arrested last year on child abuse charges for allegedly locking two children in a dog cage. Recently, he was deemed not competent to stand trial...
Seattle City Attorney Blamed for Safety Issues, Not Jail
In the ongoing debate between local governments regarding how to address misdemeanor crimes, King County Executive Dow Constantine is disputing claims that booking restrictions at the downtown jail are contributing to public safety issues...
Former Ballerina Ashley Benefield Convicted of Manslaughter in Black Swan Murder Trial
The former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, has been convicted of manslaughter with a firearm in the tragic shooting death of her husband, Doug Benefield. The court case, famously known as the "Black Swan murder" trial,...
Mother Kidnapped and Forced to Rob Bank: Unjustly Portrayed as Criminal in Court
The story aired back in 2023 and was updated in 2025. Michelle Renee's daughter, Breea, was once scared only of make-believe monsters, but that changed on November 20, 2000. Three masked men broke into...
Teen Charged in Shooting Deaths of 5 Family Members: Brother Blamed, Court Documents Show
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of his parents and three siblings at their home in Fall City, Washington. The boy, whose name is being withheld due to...
Man Sentenced to Execution for Daughter’s Death in Controversial Shaken Baby Case
Advocates were desperately trying to save the life of Robert Roberson, a Texas man facing execution for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in a controversial shaken baby case. The Texas Board...
Texas Mom Alyssa Burkett Fatally Stabbed and Shot by Ex-Boyfriend and Fiancée
Alyssa Burkett, a 24-year-old mother, was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard, in a tragic incident that shocked the community. The attack, which occurred in broad daylight at the apartment complex where she...
Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Last-Minute Subpoena to Halt Execution
The recent decision by the Texas Supreme Court regarding a last-minute subpoena to halt an execution has sparked controversy and legal debate. The case of Robert Roberson, who was scheduled to be executed by...
Grandfather’s Emotional Plea After Accusations of Heroin Smuggling
Barry Calverley, a 68-year-old mining industry expert from Perth, made an emotional plea for bail during a court appearance at the NSW Supreme Court via video from Wellington prison. He was arrested at Sydney...























