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California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
Miami Marlins
fromPeople.com
2 days ago

Man Allegedly Tries to Slash Billiards Partner's Throat at Infamous Gilgo Beach: DA

A man was indicted for attempting to slash his billiards partner's throat at Gilgo Beach, a site linked to serial killings.
#attempted-murder
US news
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Hawaii doctor takes stand in attempted murder trial after son's brutal testimony

Gerhardt Konig is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hike, claiming marital issues and infidelity as motives.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Gerhardt Konig is charged with attempted murder after allegedly confessing to attacking his wife, Arielle, during a hiking incident in Hawaii.
US news
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Hawaii doctor takes stand in attempted murder trial after son's brutal testimony

Gerhardt Konig is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hike, claiming marital issues and infidelity as motives.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Gerhardt Konig is charged with attempted murder after allegedly confessing to attacking his wife, Arielle, during a hiking incident in Hawaii.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

Three State Police members pleaded not guilty in the death of a recruit from unsafe training practices.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#manslaughter
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Dorchester woman sentenced for fatal stabbing stemming from online feud

Alyssa Partsch was sentenced to 15-20 years for fatally stabbing Jazreanna Sheppard after an online feud.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

South Boston woman fatally stabbed boyfriend during an argument, police say

Gisselle Pascual pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Kyle Bradford, during a domestic dispute in South Boston.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Dorchester woman sentenced for fatal stabbing stemming from online feud

Alyssa Partsch was sentenced to 15-20 years for fatally stabbing Jazreanna Sheppard after an online feud.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

South Boston woman fatally stabbed boyfriend during an argument, police say

Gisselle Pascual pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Kyle Bradford, during a domestic dispute in South Boston.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Man set to face judge on murder, assault charges in NYC subway killing of 83-year-old

Bairon Hernandez, 34, was charged with murder once the victim, Roosevelt Island resident Richard Williams, died from his injuries nine days after police said he was pushed onto the tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station on the morning of March 8.
Brooklyn
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
#murder-trial
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Murder trial of man accused of killing NYPD officer moves to closing arguments

Guy Rivera is on trial for the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, facing life imprisonment if convicted.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
DC food

Murder accused was kneeling and sobbing by blood-soaked body of Daena Walsh in burning flat, court told

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Attorneys spar in case of man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend in brutal domestic violence' case

A man accused of strangling his pregnant girlfriend faces prosecution arguing for first-degree murder conviction based on premeditation and deliberation, while defense contends manslaughter is appropriate given his mental state.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Murder trial of man accused of killing NYPD officer moves to closing arguments

Guy Rivera is on trial for the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, facing life imprisonment if convicted.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
DC food

Murder accused was kneeling and sobbing by blood-soaked body of Daena Walsh in burning flat, court told

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Attorneys spar in case of man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend in brutal domestic violence' case

A man accused of strangling his pregnant girlfriend faces prosecution arguing for first-degree murder conviction based on premeditation and deliberation, while defense contends manslaughter is appropriate given his mental state.
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
California
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley indicted in deadly Woburn crash

A State Police sergeant was indicted for motor vehicle homicide after a drunk driving crash that killed a man in Woburn.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Brockton man facing 14 charges after allegedly engaging in shootout with police

A Brockton man faces 14 charges, including assault and firearm offenses, after a shootout with police during a traffic stop.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Jennifer Pan pleads guilty to manslaughter in mother's death after new trial ordered | CBC News

Jennifer Pan pleaded guilty to manslaughter in her mother's 2010 death after the Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new first-degree murder trial, with an agreed statement of facts indicating she plotted to kill her father but did not intend to kill her mother.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Four Men Plead Guilty In Bayview Drive-By Shooting Case

Four men pleaded guilty to roles in a September 2023 San Francisco drive-by shooting that injured one person, with sentences ranging from six to seven years.
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is running additional tests.
Law
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
#murder-charge
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Man charged with murder after man, 82, found dead

A 53-year-old man was charged with murder following the death of an 82-year-old man discovered at a West Hampstead residence in north London.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Student charged in Danvers murder allegedly told police he 'wanted to kill someone for a long time'

An 18-year-old Bishop Fenwick High School senior is charged with murdering a 68-year-old woman in a random home invasion, allegedly confessing to police that he planned the killing for an extended period.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Man charged with murder after man, 82, found dead

A 53-year-old man was charged with murder following the death of an 82-year-old man discovered at a West Hampstead residence in north London.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Student charged in Danvers murder allegedly told police he 'wanted to kill someone for a long time'

An 18-year-old Bishop Fenwick High School senior is charged with murdering a 68-year-old woman in a random home invasion, allegedly confessing to police that he planned the killing for an extended period.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Former Whittier officer pleads guilty in shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed

Former Whittier police officer Salvador Murillo pleaded guilty to assault charges for shooting an unarmed man in 2020, resulting in paralysis, and lost his police certification.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

This is a tragic incident in which a woman has lost her life. We are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and we are keeping an open mind to pursue all lines of inquiry. We urge anyone who was in the area of Bath Road, who may have seen or heard anything unusual, to come forward.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Drive-by murder accused was not at scene, jury told

Michelle Sadio, 44, died at the scene and two others were injured when shots were fired from a passing Kia as a crowd of mourners stood outside the River of Life Pentecostal Church following a wake in December 2024. On Monday, Tahjin Sommersall,19, told the court he had never even seen the car used in the shooting and had been in Wembley when the attack happened.
Miscellaneous
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
#criminal-trial
US news
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 month ago

Trial begins for Martinez man charged in two deaths

Richard Raymond Klein faces trial for two fatal shootings in 2022, with prosecutors presenting surveillance evidence, jail recordings, and witness testimony to establish motive and guilt.
US news
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 month ago

Trial begins for Martinez man charged in two deaths

Richard Raymond Klein faces trial for two fatal shootings in 2022, with prosecutors presenting surveillance evidence, jail recordings, and witness testimony to establish motive and guilt.
#homicide
#murder-conviction
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Mateo man convicted of two counts of second-degree murder

Andrew Coleman was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder for strangling his pregnant girlfriend Kirsten Castle and their unborn daughter in 2024, with the jury finding his actions were not premeditated.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

Man who beat defenceless 'drunken bowsie' to death after lewd comment to his mother convicted of murder

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Mateo man convicted of two counts of second-degree murder

Andrew Coleman was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder for strangling his pregnant girlfriend Kirsten Castle and their unborn daughter in 2024, with the jury finding his actions were not premeditated.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

Man who beat defenceless 'drunken bowsie' to death after lewd comment to his mother convicted of murder

SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Lookout convicted for notorious California honor roll murder' says he didn't believe killing would actually happen

A man convicted as a lookout in a 1992 honor roll student murder seeks to overturn his conviction, arguing he believed the killing plan was fantasy rather than a genuine plot.
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors to extend formal plea agreements in poker case

Prosecutors expect plea agreements with 21 of 31 defendants in a federal rigged poker case involving NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, with trial proceedings advancing.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 weeks ago

Attorney indicted for trying to kill her husband of more than 25 years

Alabama attorney Sara Baker was indicted for allegedly attempting to poison her husband of 30 years with fentanyl on three separate occasions in September 2025.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Man charged over nurse killing after 41 years

Prosecutors in the German town of Aschaffenburg have charged a man with murder more than 41 years after the violent death of a trainee nurse in northern Bavaria. Authorities said the former boyfriend of 19-year-old Maria Koehler was accused of strangling her with a mesh scarf on July 30, 1984, out of jealousy and revenge. "Based on its investigations, the public prosecutor's office assumes that he acted treacherously," they said.
Germany news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife

Former Conservative councillor Philip Young pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences, including several counts of rape, against his then-wife over a 13-year period.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Feds won't fight dismissal of death penalty-eligible Mangione charges | amNewYork

The government writes, in accordance with the court's instructions at the pretrial conference on Jan. 30, 2026, to inform the court that the Department of Justice will not seek interlocutory review of the court's order entered that same day dismissing counts three and four of the indictment.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Former Federal Prosecutor Claims Man Shot and Killed By Federal Agents Had a Death Wish'

A total of 10 gunshots rang out from the ICE officers, leaving Pretti lying supine and motionless in the middle of the street. He was declared dead at the scene. Video of the incident appeared to contradict the Department of Homeland Security narrative that Pretti approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, and that the officers were forced to shoot in self-defense.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Don't Let Them Tell You That Was Self-Defense

Early Saturday morning in downtown Minneapolis, 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in full public view. Within hours, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection officials released a familiar statement: an agent, they said, had acted in lawful self-defense against an armed and violent agitator. According to this narrative, Pretti instigated the violence that led to his death.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Gang sign testimony deemed fair play for attempted murder conviction amNewYork

Gang-related evidence and expert testimony about slang and signs supported motive and accessorial liability, sustaining the attempted murder conviction.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Prosecute Renee Nicole Good's Murderer

ICE agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good during a nonviolent encounter; Minnesota laws could allow state murder charges against involved federal agents.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Domestic abuser jailed for partner's hotel murder

The intense grief of losing James and learning in the court of the verbal, psychological and physical abuse is utterly unimaginable. The lack of humanity shown after his brutal final fatal attack is imprinted on my mind and will haunt me for the remainder of my days. I am grateful to all concerned who heard James's voice in the dark and believed him. The pain of intense loss may fade after time, but the sadness will always be there.
London
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Grandpa Vicha' Murder Suspect Found Not Guilty of Murder, Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

The Chronicle reports that the jury found Watson not guilty of murder or elder abuse, and instead convicted him on just the lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault. The difference with the lesser charges is critical. As the Chronicle explains, the involuntary manslaughter conviction comes with just a four-year prison sentence, as does the assault charge. Watson could face additional enhancements that could add as many as five years onto his sentence.
San Francisco
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'You stabbed me in the artery, you f***ing eejit' - deceased screamed after suffering fatal neck wound

Having suffered a fatal knife wound to his neck, a Dublin father called the man who had inflicted the injury a "dirtbird" and told him: "You stabbed me in the artery, you f***ing eejit," a murder trial has heard.
Miscellaneous
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

With murder trial looming, 3 take deals in killing of ex-San Jose cop who worked as KRON4 security guard

Three alleged gang members agreed to decades-long prison terms for a robbery that resulted in the 2021 killing of San Jose police Officer Kevin Nishita.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston man pleads not guilty to murder in art collector's hit-and-run death

Authorities allege Haney intentionally struck 79-year-old Axelrod with his car near the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Hereford Street around 8 a.m. Saturday. He allegedly drove onto the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and fled the scene after mowing the philanthropist down. Axelrod was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Boston police said. His dog was also killed in the collision.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer warns she could kill herself if medical needs not met during murder trial

She's not a danger to others, that's for sure. But she's surely a danger to herself,
US news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Is accidentally causing a person's death a homicide? amNewYork

On Oct. 11, 2025 in the West Village, Dana Escoffier, an 80-year-old resident who lived on Hudson Street crossed paths with 82-year-old Dean Whetzel, who lived around the corner. They were neighbors for 50 years. According to news reports, Whetzel apparently bumped into him. Escoffier allegedly shoved him back, sending Whetzel to the pavement where he suffered a fractured skull. He never regained consciousness and died on Nov. 5, 2025. The city's medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Ex-Stoughton cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore appears in court; defense pushes for venue change

The hearing concerned Farwell's request to move his trial to Rhode Island. He and his lawyers contend that there has been "one-sided, biased media coverage" of the case in the Boston area, leading to the "widespread public misbelief" that Farwell groomed Birchmore, had sex with her when she was a minor, and ultimately killed her, according to court documents filed in November.
US news
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Premeditated but Psychotic?

Premeditation does not preclude legal insanity; planning can stem from psychosis, and evaluations assess whether mental illness causally produced the criminal act.
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