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Parole Board Denies Release for Seth Cravens After Violent Past and Murder of Pro-Surfer Emery Kauanui

SAN DIEGO — Seth Cravens faced a California Parole Board on May 2, seeking release from prison for the first time since he was convicted of killing professional surfer Emery Kauanui in 2007. Cravens’ request for parole was denied, continuing the repercussions of a violent past that has long haunted him. Cravens, now a prisoner at Corcoran State Prison, stood before the board, reflecting on his history of aggression and the circumstances that led him …

Illinois Man Denies Charges in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Scheme Over Love Triangle

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — In a recent courtroom drama, Sammy J. Shafer Jr. emphatically declared his innocence regarding allegations that he orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot against his romantic rival. The alleged scheme unfolded amid Shafer’s tumultuous divorce proceedings and resulted in the death of 32-year-old Portia Rowland, who was dating Shafer’s estranged wife at the time. On Friday morning, in the solemn surroundings of a Madison County courtroom, Shafer faced the gravity of his charges, pleading …

Trial Begins: LA Woman Denies Murder Conspiracy in Husband’s Tragic Backyard Death

Los Angeles — A high-profile trial unfolded in Los Angeles where Monica Sementilli, 53, faces charges of murder and conspiracy following the death of her husband, Fabio Sementilli, a Canadian hairstylist and beauty executive. Prosecutors allege Monica conspired with her lover to assassinate her husband to gain financially from his demise. This crime, under scrutiny in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, involves layers of betrayal, extramarital affairs, and deceit, capturing public and media attention …

Atlanta Judge Denies Bond for Husband in Long-Unsolved Murder of Young Woman After New Evidence Emerges

Atlanta, GA – A Fulton County judge has ruled that Christopher Wolfenbarger, a man linked to the decades-old murder of his wife, Melissa Wolfenbarger, will remain in custody without bond. The decision came after recent developments allowed authorities to charge Wolfenbarger in connection with the heinous crime that occurred in late 1998. After more than 20 years, the case resurfaced when investigators gathered enough evidence to indict him for the murder of his 21-year-old wife. …

Activision Blizzard Counters Lawsuit Claims, Denies Video Game Role in Uvalde Tragedy

LOS ANGELES — Activision Blizzard has mounted a robust defense against accusations linked to the tragic 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers. The major gaming publisher responded to lawsuits claiming their video game ‘Call of Duty’ played a role in grooming the 18-year-old shooter. These allegations have sparked a significant debate over the influence of video games on violent behavior. The lawsuits, filed in Texas and …

Michigan Judge Upholds Guilty Plea of Teen in Oxford High School Shooting, Denies Request to Withdraw Confession

PONTIAC, Mich. — An Oakland County judge on Thursday denied a request by Ethan Crumbley, the teenager who pleaded guilty to the fatal 2021 Michigan school shooting, to withdraw his plea. Crumbley, convicted on charges including terrorism and first-degree murder for the deaths of four students at Oxford High School, sought to retract his guilty plea based on issues related to his mental health at the time of the plea. However, Judge Kwame Rowe ruled …

Judge Denies Michigan School Shooter’s Plea Withdrawal, Upholds Life Sentence Amid Focus on Victims and Future Safety

PONTIAC, Mich. – A Michigan judge has denied the request of a young man, who perpetrated a deadly school shooting, to retract his earlier guilty plea on charges that include terrorism and first-degree murder. Ethan Crumbley, who committed the attacks as a 16-year-old at Oxford High School in 2021, will continue to face a life sentence, Oakland County Judge Kwame Rowe ruled. Crumbley, who is currently 18, had entered his guilty plea last year, admitting …

Serbia Denies Blame for Kosovo Water Supply Blast Amid Mounting Tensions

Belgrade, Serbia – Serbian officials have vehemently denied any involvement in the recent explosion that disrupted the water supply in a northern Kosovo town, escalating already high tensions between Serbia and its former province. This incident has drawn international attention, highlighting the fragile relations in a region that remains unstable almost two decades after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Authorities in Kosovo are pointing fingers at Serbian saboteurs for the blast that significantly …

San Francisco Safeway Assault: Suspect Denies Charges Amid Shocking New Surveillance Footage

San Francisco, CA — A shocking incident at a local Safeway store has led to severe charges for a man accused of a brutal assault on a female employee. The event, which occurred near the city’s popular Ocean Beach area, has sparked a community dialogue about safety and security in public spaces. Kwontell Summerfield, 28, faced court proceedings for the first time on Thursday, where he entered a plea of not guilty to two felony …

Father’s Shocking Courtroom Confession: Admits to Fatal Beating but Denies Intending to Kill 10-Year-Old Daughter

LONDON — In a harrowing trial at the Old Bailey, Urfan Sharif, a 42-year-old taxi driver, has faced dramatic courtroom moments this week regarding the death of his 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif, who was discovered deceased at their home in Woking, Surrey, last August. Marked by a series of distressing admissions, Sharif stunned the court when he conceded his role in the physically punishing discipline that led to Sara’s death, though he denied intending to …