Trials

Court proceedings, verdicts, and sentencing

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Verdict Trials

Arizona Mother Pleads Guilty to Killing 9-Year-Old Daughter, Hiding Remains in Attic Before Arson

Maribel Loera accepted a plea deal for second-degree murder and child abuse after her daughter’s skeletal remains were discovered in a burned Phoenix home.

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Man Who Beat Ex-Wife With Gun After Child Support Filing Found Guilty, Called Himself a 'Hero'

Darrell Long, 63, was convicted of attempted homicide and assault after shooting Dawn Long five times in North Lebanon Township.

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Indiana Jury Convicts Man Who Allegedly Shot Girlfriend During Argument, Claiming He 'Barely Touched Trigger'

Reginald Brooks faces up to 85 years in prison after a jury rejected his defense in the death of Sajdah Abdur-Rabb.

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New Mexico Couple Sentenced After 6-Year-Old Locked in Barbed-Wire Shed for Over 24 Hours

Bruce Anglin received 7.5 years in prison, while his wife Samantha Anglin was given a suspended sentence and relinquished parental rights.

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Former NC State Trainer Robert Murphy Arrested in Florida on Sexual Abuse Charges

The former assistant athletic trainer, accused of abusing student-athletes in the 1980s and 1990s, was taken into custody in Florida following a lengthy investigation.

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Jury Convicts Man Who Shot McDonald's Employee While Victim Built Happy Meal Boxes

Ja'Quan Dontremique Green sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for the 2022 slaying of Britrain Marcelus Gray in Anne Arundel County.

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Maryland Man Sentenced to Life for Shooting McDonald’s Employee Through Drive-Thru Window

A jury convicted Ja'Quan Dontremique Green of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of Britrain Marcelus Gray, who was building Happy Meal boxes when he was shot.

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Former Michigan NICU Nurse Charged With Abusing Premature Infant Found With Broken Bones and Blue Tongue

Kieran Ansley, 43, faces four counts of child abuse after a 4-month-old baby at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital was discovered with multiple fractures and severe bruising.

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Michigan Mom Who Abandoned Kids to Eat 'Raw, Spoiled Meat' Pleads Guilty With Cobbs Caveat

Krystal Farmer admits to child abandonment and abuse but retains the right to withdraw plea if sentencing estimate is unfavorable.

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18 Suspects in Assassination of Haiti’s President Extradited to Florida for Trial

U.S. prosecutors prepare to try alleged conspirators in the high-profile murder of Jovenel Moïse, bringing justice closer to home for victims' families.

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Oregon Woman Allegedly Tattooed Victim’s Forehead and Cut Off Finger, Claims She Was Forced at Gunpoint

Defense attorney argues Chelsey Moore was coerced by co-conspirator Efram Palafox during the brutal Aug. 12 attack in Deschutes County.

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Oregon Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Stabbing Romantic Rival Through Heart in Jealousy-Fueled Attack

Eliazar Martinez-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter after killing Jefferson Cates over a shared romantic interest.

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Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Epstein Victims' Fund

Defendant admitted to scheme involving false claims for compensation from the estate fund established for Jeffrey Epstein's survivors.

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Texas Husband Sentenced to 35 Years for Strangling Wife, Living With Corpse for Over a Month

Charles Vandoil Byrd pleaded no contest to murder after allegedly discovering signs of infidelity and hiding Angela Byrd's body in their mobile home.

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Ex-Youth Detention Center Counselor Faces Sex Assault Trial in New Hampshire

A former staff member at a juvenile facility is set to stand trial for allegedly assaulting a minor under his supervision, raising questions about oversight in youth detention centers.

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Wisconsin Son Allegedly Shot Father 15 Times, Returned to Scene to 'Make Sure He Was Down for the Count'

Gregory Juedes, 47, is headed to trial for the first-degree intentional homicide of his father, Daniel Juedes Sr., after a chaotic arrest involving a high-speed chase and disturbing statements.

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Ex-North Carolina Lieutenant Sentenced to 8 Years for Shooting Crashed Motorcyclist

Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after body-worn camera footage showed the victim’s hands were raised when he was shot.

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Federal Judge Releases Convicted Murderer David 'Diablo' Sanchez After Dismissing LA Charge

A federal court ruling in the Central District of California ordered the release of David 'Diablo' Sanchez, ending a legal standoff that kept the convicted murderer incarcerated beyond his original sentence.

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Lindsay Clancy’s Attorney Reveals Toll of Child Neglect Mistrial on Her Mental Health

Defense counsel describes the former TV personality’s emotional turmoil following the collapse of her high-profile criminal trial.

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Drunk Driver Allegedly T-Bones Parked Car, Punches Owner Who Came Outside

Elizabeth Boucher, 24, faces felony charges after allegedly striking a Daytona Beach homeowner during a heated argument following a crash.

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Family of Victims Storms Out of LA Court as Gruesome Crash Photos Shown in Nicole Linton Trial

Emotional testimony and graphic evidence highlight the devastation of a 130 mph highway collision that left multiple people dead.

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Accused Killers of American and Australian Surfers Go on Trial in Mexico

Defendants face murder charges in San Quintín for the deaths of two international surfers found dead in 2025.

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Illinois Mom Accused of Hanging 2-Year-Old Son Hours After Discussing Lindsay Clancy Trial

Corie A. Walsh was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing toddler Barrett Walsh, a case that echoes the recent mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy.

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Missouri Dad Allegedly Swung Infant Upside Down to 'Toughen Her Up,' Leaving Baby With Broken Femur and Rib Fractures

Noah Humphus, 23, is accused of shaking and swinging his daughter twice a day, injuries doctors said were consistent with child abuse.