Criminal Justice
White Florida woman charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was arrested earlier this month following the fatal shooting of Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida.
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Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison, victim says ‘devil awaits’ defendant
Victims in last year's attack called Aldrich a “monster” who hunted down LGBTQ+ patrons. Aldrich pleaded guilty during a Monday court hearing.
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Here are the legal next steps in the Trump documents case
While special counsel Jack Smith wants a speedy trial, Trump's lawyers could file motions that would delay it.
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‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center, AP sources say
The 81-year-old Kaczynski was found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia
A Moscow court said Leake was detained on suspicion of organizing a drug trafficking business. If convicted, he could face as much as 20 years in prison under Russia's strict
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Mayor of Bucks County borough charged in April hit-and-run crash
The mayor of Morrisville Borough, Bucks County has been charged in an April 2023 hit-and-run crash, according to the district attorney's office.
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Cherry Street Pier invites visitors to step inside the youth criminal justice system
The #NoKidsInPrison exhibition advocates for alternatives to youth incarceration through virtual reality and immersive environments.
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The user wanted fentanyl, and paid with his life. Advocates and law enforcement agents agree the case illustrates the escalating dangers of fake pills.
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Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.
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Pa. House votes to expand types of criminal records that can be sealed from public
The legislation cleared the House on a 189-14 vote on Monday, and now goes to the Senate.
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Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles.
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Pa. woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Capitol riot gets over 2 years in prison
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
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Prosecutor: Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre harbored ‘malice and hate’ for Jews
The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue.
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Elizabeth Holmes has started her 11-year prison sentence. Here’s what to know
The onetime Silicon Valley has surrendered herself to federal authorities at the Bryan, Texas, prison camp, an all-female facility about 100 miles outside of Houston.
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Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case
Prosecutors said they refiled the charges before the day ended.
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