Convictions Archives

Over 230 Convictions in Russian Courts Linked to Ukrainian Invasion: Arsonists Receive Heaviest Sentences

Moscow, Russia — Throughout 2024, Russian courts have handed down at least 230 guilty verdicts in cases linked to the ongoing conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demonstrating the state’s stringent stance against what it perceives as acts of terror and betrayal. These cases primarily involve charges of arson targeting military and railway facilities, aiding the Ukrainian military, and other related offenses, with convictions leading to severe punishments including lengthy prison sentences. Significantly, the most …

Revisiting Justice: Menendez Brothers’ Convictions Under Scrutiny Amid New Abuse Evidence and Cultural Shifts

Los Angeles — Decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted for the murder of their parents, new insights and growing societal awareness of abuse victims could lead to a reevaluation of their sentences. The Menendez brothers, who were 21 and 18 at the time of the crime, admitted to the 1989 killings of their wealthy parents in their Beverly Hills home, a case that has captivated public interest for over 35 years. Los Angeles …

UCLA Campus Attack Remains Unprosecuted Two Months Later, While San Diego Secures Convictions in Anti-Fascist Trials

Los Angeles — Months have passed since a violent clash erupted at UCLA during a pro-Palestinian rally, resulting in severe injuries but, remarkably, no criminal charges. The incident involved counter-protesters who unleashed chemical sprays, fireworks, and blunt instruments against the demonstrators, a scenario largely captured on video yet still unresolved legally. At the heart of the issue is the baffling lack of accountability. Volunteer investigators managed to identify several aggressors, passing this information to law …

Couple Appeals Convictions Following Explosive Incident at Fireworks Factory

London, England – A pair from Marlie Farm is currently challenging their convictions related to a devastating fireworks factory blast that occurred in their hometown. The explosion at the fireworks factory led to significant damage and loss of life, prompting a legal battle for the individuals involved. The defendants are contesting the charges brought against them, emphasizing their innocence and lack of involvement in the incident. Their legal team argues that there is insufficient evidence …

Man with Past Convictions Faces Charges in Alleged Charles River Machete Attack

Boston, MA – A man with a history of guilty convictions in Boston faces charges in connection to an alleged machete attack along the Charles River. The suspect has previous run-ins with the law, which authorities are now considering in their case against him. The incident took place near the Charles River, where the suspect allegedly attacked another individual with a machete. Police responded to the scene and arrested the man, who is now facing …

Driver with History of DUI Convictions Charged with Murder in Fatal Fresno County Crash

Fresno, California – Murder charges have been filed following a tragic car crash in Fresno County that claimed the lives of a husband and wife last weekend. The California Highway Patrol revealed that David Alvarado, 54, from Madera, is facing charges after allegedly causing the accident while under the influence. The crash occurred when Alvarado rear-ended a car stopped at a red light, resulting in the deaths of Mary Hardin, 65, and her husband Paul …

vicious group attack caught on Snapchat leads to arrests and convictions

Stockport, England – A chilling Snapchat video captured the brutal assault and robbery of a helpless shop worker by a group of hooded assailants in Stockport, England. The horrifying footage, shared on social media, showed the staff member being punched, kicked, and stomped on while cowering behind the counter at a petrol station on Wellington Road South during the early hours of July 29, 2021. The video ultimately led authorities to the perpetrators of the …

Brantford Man Declared Long-Term Offender After 10 Assault Convictions

A Toronto court declared a Brantford man with 10 assault convictions against women as a long-term offender during his recent sentencing. Brendan Bananish, 37, brutally stabbed the mother of four of his children in a Toronto motel room in 2020, leaving her with severe injuries. After a 12-hour struggle, the woman managed to reach a hallway where she was found and taken to the hospital, where she spent 21 days recovering from 11 knife wounds, …

Toronto Court Upholds Sexual Assault and Drugging Convictions for Former Bar Owner and Manager After Brutal Attack

TORONTO, CANADA – A ruling was released Thursday by the Ontario Court of Appeal upholding the sexual assault and drugging convictions of the owner of the defunct College Street Bar and one of his managers. The convictions stem from a “prolonged, violent and degrading” attack on a woman in 2016 in front of the establishment’s security cameras. Gavin MacMillan, who owned the now-shuttered College Street Bar, and his manager Enzo De Jesus Carrasco were convicted …

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Convictions and Death Sentence for Man in 2013 Quadruple Murder Case

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Supreme Court has upheld the convictions and death sentence for Kyle Flack, who was found guilty of the 2013 murders of four people in northeast Kansas. The court dismissed his appeals, stating that Flack did not clearly invoke his right to remain silent before making statements that led to his conviction in 2016. Flack was convicted in Franklin County for the deaths of 21-year-old Kaylie Bailey, her 21-month-old daughter Lana, …