Verdict Watch

Cases resolved in court — sentencings, guilty pleas, convictions, and acquittals.

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Former NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Ring Cases

Damon Jones, charged in two federal indictments involving alleged mafia figures and athletes including LeBron James tip, scheduled to appear before magistrate judge on April 28.

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Las Vegas Serial Killer Who 'Stalked' Victims Sentenced to 56 Years to Life

The defendant received consecutive sentences for multiple murder charges in a case that spanned years of investigation.

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American YouTuber Sentenced to 6 Months in South Korean Prison for Offensive Stunts

Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, convicted of obstruction of business and distributing fabricated explicit content after provoking national outrage.

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Brazil's Former Spy Chief Alexandre Ramagem Arrested by ICE in US

Former intelligence chief convicted in coup attempt case detained by immigration authorities, facing potential extradition.

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Arizona Jury Finds Ian Mitcham Guilty; Death Penalty on the Table

Jurors must now decide whether the convicted murderer will face capital punishment in a case that has gripped the Phoenix area.

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Jason Jones Sentenced to Death in Laurel, Nebraska Double Murder Case

A Holt County jury convicts Jason Jones of killing two people in Laurel, marking the first Nebraska death sentence since the state's 2015 repeal.

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Abusive Husband Gets 8 Years in Prison for Wife's Death by Suicide

Scottish court convicts Lee Milne of culpable homicide in landmark case holding abuser responsible for victim's suicide.

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Ian Mitcham Convicted in 2015 Scottsdale Murder of Allison Feldman

A jury found Ian Mitcham guilty of murder in the death of Allison Feldman, more than a decade after the killing shocked the Scottsdale community.

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Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Pleaded Guilty to Murders of 8 Women

Rex Heuermann admits to killing women whose bodies were found along Long Island beaches in case that stumped investigators for decades.

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California Man Who Co-Founded Powerful Mexican Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

Erick Valencia Salazar, co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, faces mandatory 10-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty in federal court.

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Long Island Architect Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Murdering 7 Women, Admits Killing Another

The former architect, once described as a pillar of his community, admits to killing eight women in one of Long Island's most notorious serial killer cases.

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Rex Heuermann's Lawyer Discusses Serial Killer's Decision to Plead Guilty, and If There Are More Victims

Defense attorney addresses whether additional victims may be identified as the case proceeds toward sentencing.

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Bend-Area Man Sentenced to 25 Years in 2020 Killing of Bend Couple; Nephew Awaits Murder Trial

A Central Oregon man received a 25-year prison sentence for the 2020 murders of a Bend couple, while his nephew faces separate murder charges in connection with the same case.

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Supreme Court Confirms Life Sentence for Teacher in Student's Murder

South Korea's highest court upholds conviction of educator convicted of killing student, marking rare case of teacher-held accountable for violence against pupil.

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Council Bluffs Man Convicted of Murder in Woman's 1989 Disappearance

A Iowa man has been convicted in connection with the disappearance of a woman who vanished more than three decades ago.

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Jonah Levi Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Faces Up to 25 Years

A jury in Utica delivered a verdict in the manslaughter case, convicting Jonah Levi and exposing him to a potential 25-year prison sentence.

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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.

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Jury 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.

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NY 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.

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Man 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.

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What Happened to Sante Kimes and Kenneth Kimes Jr.? Inside the Serial Killers' Lives After Murdering Irene Silverman

The mother-son duo convicted of murdering Manhattan socialite Irene Silverman in 1998 remain imprisoned decades later, their crimes forever etched in one of New York's most notorious homicide cases.

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Love Is Blind Star Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder of Ex From Show

Reality TV personality faces criminal charges related to incident involving former partner they met through the dating series.

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Long 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.

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Russian 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.