17Year Archives

Attorney Challenges 17-Year Sentence of Huntingdon County Man Convicted in Fatal Neighbor Dispute, Appeals to State’s Highest Court

HUNTINGDON, Pa. — An attorney representing a man sentenced to 17 to 40 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter plans to appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Cole James Campbell, 33, was convicted for the fatal shooting of his neighbor, Timothy E. Skipper Jr., during a confrontation that stemmed from ongoing disputes about reckless driving on a residential road. Campbell, who was initially charged with first-degree murder, faced a jury trial in October 2023. The …

Texarkana Woman Receives 17-Year Sentence for Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Pills Linked to Multiple Fatalities

Texarkana, Texas – A woman in Texarkana has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for her role in distributing counterfeit pharmaceuticals, a case that escalated following multiple fatalities linked to the pills, which were laced with fentanyl. This sentencing marks a significant development in the battle against the opioid crisis that has gripped many parts of the United States. The convicted, whose identity remains undisclosed as per legal protocols, played a critical role in …