Alec Baldwin Not Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer Overview Alec Baldwin’s near three-year legal battle in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins ended with no verdict on Friday. Baldwin faced involuntary manslaughter charges, and though the trial is now over, many questions remain about the mishandling of a prop gun that resulted in […] More
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The Alec Baldwin Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Ends Abruptly Introduction The involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, which began just a few days before it ended, has come to an unexpected conclusion. A New Mexico judge dismissed the case against the actor citing that the state withheld evidence related to how live ammunition ended up on […] More
Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Death Penalty for Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Rape or Sexual Abuse Introduction A Tennessee lawmaker, U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-D5), has recently proposed a bill known as the Justice for American Women and Children Act of 2024. The legislation seeks to allow the death penalty as a sentence for illegal immigrants convicted […] More
Can a Death Row Inmate Request Their Own Execution? Can a Death Row Inmate Request Their Own Execution? The Legal Avenues of Waiving Appeals When you are sentenced to death, there is an automatic appeal to that judgment called ‘the direct appeal.’ In many states, this is mandatory and in others, it is optional. A […] More
Defense Strategies in Murder Cases Facing murder charges in Arizona can be a daunting experience, with the stakes being incredibly high, potentially leading to capital punishment. It’s crucial to have a skilled criminal defense attorney by your side to navigate the complexities of the legal system. This article explores effective defense strategies in murder cases […] More
Stephan Sterns: Will Hidden Information Save Him from Death Penalty? Introduction Stephan Sterns, charged with abusing and killing 13-year-old Madeleine Soto, is hoping for a “slim hope” to improve his situation. Recently released documents show that Sterns may be holding on to some hidden key information that could get him a lesser sentence. Dr. David […] More
The Surge of Executions in Iran: Urgent International Intervention Required Introduction The rise of executions continues to spread across Iran. In the first half of 2024, at least 266 prisoners were executed, with the majority of charges being drug-related. Among those executed were 72 Kurds, 42 Turks, 32 Balochs, 23 Afghans, 10 women, and one […] More
Hawaii Island Police Charge Man in Downtown Hilo Robbery A man has been charged in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright, aged 32, was arrested and charged with the following offences: Assault in the second degree Robbery in the second degree Theft in the third degree […] More
Philadelphia District Attorney won’t seek death penalty for Temple Officer’s murder The family of slain Temple University police officer, Christopher Fitzgerald, is slamming District Attorney Larry Krasner after he announced his office would not pursue the death penalty in the case against 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer, who shot the officer six times in the head in […] More
The Cost of White-Collar Crime: A Case Study of a Scottsdale Couple Jailed in a $900M Fraud Scheme The Background Tom and Leslie Cavanagh, a couple from Scottsdale, Arizona, were recently sentenced to prison for their role in a $900 million Ponzi scheme. The Cavanaghs operated a company named Oxford Investments Holdings that purportedly provided […] More
Why the Young Thug case is at risk of being derailed Judge Ural Glanville removed from the case amid complaints of misconduct The highly publicized criminal racketeering trial against rapper Young Thug took an unexpected turn on Monday when Judge Ural Glanville was formally removed from the case. This followed complaints that he and prosecutors […] More
Rape, Murder, and Acid Attacks: The Case for Stricter Punishments in India India has seen an alarming increase in the number of rape, murder, and acid attack cases in recent years, with many going unreported. Such crimes are gory and have a long-lasting impact on the survivors and their families, especially in the case of […] More