Trials
Court proceedings, verdicts, and sentencing
Judge Denies New Trial Motion for Georgia Officer Convicted of Killing Teen
A Gwinnett County judge has upheld the conviction of former Doraville Police officer Miles Bryant in the murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales.
Verdict TrialsJury Resumes Deliberations After Confusion Over Verdict in Murder Trial of Man Accused of Killing NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller
The jury in the high-profile murder case returned to deliberations after experiencing confusion regarding their verdict, continuing weeks of proceedings.
Verdict TrialsNY Prison Guard Found Guilty of Most Charges in Beating Death of Inmate Messiah Nantwi
A New York state prison guard has been convicted on the majority of charges in connection with the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi.
TrialsOhio Doctor Kills Himself Ahead of Trial on Charges of Soliciting Sex from Minors
Francis J. Kearse III, 43, facing charges in Hamilton and Butler counties, shot himself to death Friday.
TrialsOhio Appeals Court Rules Informant-Based Murder Conviction Supported by Ample Evidence
Third District Court of Appeals upholds Hamilton County murder conviction, rejecting defense arguments that informant testimony was insufficient.
Verdict TrialsMan Sentenced to Death for Strangling Charlotte County Cellmate
Death penalty handed down in homicide case involving inmate-on-inmate attack inside Charlotte County detention facility.
Verdict TrialsLong Island Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Expected to Plead Guilty, Victims' Family Members Say
The 62-year-old former Manhattan architect, charged with killing seven sex workers including the 'Gilgo 4,' could enter plea at April 8 hearing.
Verdict TrialsRussian Man Jailed 4 Years for Assaulting Woman in London After Barron Trump Called Police
Matvei Rumiantsev convicted of assault with bodily harm in case witnessed via FaceTime by President Trump's youngest son.
TrialsMassachusetts Police Officer and Husband Arrested on Child Rape Charges After Becoming Legal Guardians
Plymouth officer Samantha Pelrine and Daniel Forand accused of sexually abusing a boy they took in at age 12; victim, now an adult, filed restraining order last week.
TrialsGerhardt Konig Trial: Graphic Video Shows Doctor's Wife Bleeding Profusely Following Rock Attack on Oahu Cliff
Former anesthesiologist faces attempted murder charges in Honolulu County after allegedly beating wife with rock on Pali Puka hiking trail.
TrialsGuilty: Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra Murder Trial Ends With Convictions
San Antonio jury convicts defendant in connection with deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.
TrialsFormer Nevada Death Row Inmate Released From Prison Over Victims' Family Wishes
Release comes after victims' family expressed preferences regarding the inmate's fate, marking unusual development in Nevada criminal justice case.
TrialsWife of Maui Doctor Describes Terrifying Birthday Hike at Attempted Murder Trial
The wife of a Maui physician took the stand to describe a frightening birthday hike that formed the centerpiece of an attempted murder case.
TrialsWoman Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Murder Rihanna and Assaulting Superstar's Family
Defendant faces charges in connection with plot targeting international music superstar and her family members.
TrialsBill Cosby Loses Sex Assault Lawsuit, Jury Awards $19M to Former California Waitress
Donna Motsinger, 84, alleges actor drugged and assaulted her in 1972 at The Trident restaurant in Sausalito.
Verdict TrialsInside the Case Against Kouri Richins: Jury Convicts in Death of Eric Richins
Investigative reporter Nate Eaton discusses the evidence, motive, and testimony that led to the guilty verdict in the high-profile murder trial.
Verdict TrialsAniah Blanchard's Mother Says 'Justice Wasn't Served' After Murder Trial Verdict
The mother of the slain Alabama woman calls the trial 'traumatic' as she speaks out publicly for the first time since the verdict.
Verdict TrialsStephen McCullagh YouTube Channels Removed After Murder Conviction in Natalie McNally Case
Former Belfast man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend has social media accounts suspended.
Verdict TrialsMan Who Used False Gaming Alibi Found Guilty of Natalie McNally's Murder
Jurors convict suspect in killing of pregnant Northern Ireland woman after rejecting gaming center alibi.
TrialsStar Trial Witness in Alex Murdaugh Case Now Probing Death of Buster Murdaugh's Former Classmate
Forensic investigator Kenny Kinsey, who testified in the 2023 double murder trial, says key opportunities were missed in the 2015 death of Stephen Smith.
Verdict Trials5 More Defendants Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future $14.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Four Minneapolis-area defendants admitted to stealing federal child nutrition funds meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TrialsSex Offender Josh Duggar Rebukes 'False Accusations' After Brother's Arrest for Child Molestation
Josh Duggar, serving 12-year child pornography sentence, calls brother's Florida arrest 'deeply saddening' as prosecutors pursue lewd molestation charges.
Verdict TrialsFired Fire Captain Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend, Her Young Son
A former California wildfire agency captain admits to murdering his girlfriend and her second-grade son in a premeditated attack.
Verdict TrialsWestmoreland Judge Rules Trial Error Didn't Impact Verdict in Loyalhanna Murders
Judge denies new trial motion, finding that evidentiary issue did not affect jury's decision in homicide case.