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Woman Pleads Guilty in Road-Rage Shooting Death of 6-Year-Old Boy – Receives Maximum Sentence

Costa Mesa, California – A woman involved in a tragic road-rage incident that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old boy on the Costa Mesa Freeway has pleaded guilty to being an accessory to the crime. Wynne Lee, the driver during the confrontation, also admitted to carrying a concealed weapon in the vehicle. Lee, 26, has been sentenced to four years in prison, the maximum penalty for her crimes. However, due to custody credits and …

Former Philadelphia Police Officer Pleads Guilty to 3rd-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed 12-Year-Old

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – A former Philadelphia police officer, Edsaul Mendoza, has pled guilty to a charge of 3rd-degree murder in connection to the shooting of an unarmed 12-year-old boy named Thomas “TJ” Siderio during a controversial foot pursuit. The incident, which occurred in March 2022, raised serious concerns about the use of force by law enforcement officers. According to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s Office, Mendoza was initially facing a range of charges including first-degree …

Teen Pleads Guilty in Violent High School Attack, Faces Sentencing Hearing in August

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – Tyler Greening, an 18-year-old from Paradise, entered a guilty plea for aggravated assault in connection to a violent attack on a student at Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John’s last year. Greening was part of a group of students who assaulted the victim with weapons, resulting in severe injuries. The plea was made through his lawyer in provincial court, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for August 29. The …

Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run Murder of Accused Pedophile in Washington

Spokane County, Washington – Alyssa Bray, a 27-year-old woman, is facing murder and theft charges after allegedly killing 70-year-old Gerald Fox. The incident occurred when Fox picked Bray up in his blue Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck along a highway near Airway Heights. Bray later pleaded not guilty to three charges, including felony first-degree murder, hit-and-run death, and theft of a motor vehicle, as reported in a police affidavit filed on April 16. According to police, …

Defendant in Chalfont Pizzeria Co-Owner Murder Case Pleads Guilty to Homicide Charges

Chalfont, Pennsylvania – On the opening day of the trial for the 2022 murder of a Chalfont pizzeria co-owner, Thadius McGrath made a critical decision that could determine his fate – whether his actions were accidental or premeditated. McGrath, a 37-year-old resident of South Chatham, Massachusetts, did not contest that he was responsible for the death of Samantha Rementer, who was brutally beaten and strangled in front of her 4-year-old daughter. During a court hearing, …

Family of Slain 14-Year-Old Pleads for Justice in San Bernardino Tragedy

San Bernardino, California – The community of San Bernardino was shaken as they grappled with the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot just blocks away from his home in broad daylight. Nearly two weeks after the incident, the perpetrator remains at large, leaving the family of the victim in despair and the neighborhood on edge. The parents of Ayden Rodriguez, the young victim, made a heartfelt plea for justice, urging anyone …

Mother of Slain San Antonio Man Pleads for Justice Two Years After His Death

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Two years after the tragic death of Juan Mendoza, his mother Magdalena Martinez still struggles to hold back tears when looking at photos of her son. Martinez fondly remembers the beautiful memories Mendoza left behind before he was shot and killed at the age of 28. The fatal shooting took place at the intersection of El Paso Street and S General McMullen Drive on March 25, 2022, leaving Martinez longing for …

Teen Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Boston School Principal, Sentenced to Juvenile Custody

Boston, Massachusetts – A 19-year-old individual, whose identity remains confidential, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting a school principal in Boston three years ago when they were 16 years old. The incident took place at the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester, causing serious injuries to the principal. The assault occurred during dismissal at the school’s Upper Campus, leading to the victim sustaining a concussion, possible rib fracture, and swelling to the face …

Bixby Father Pleads Not Guilty to First-Degree Murder Charge in Daughter’s Fatal Crash

Bixby, Oklahoma – A father from Bixby, Oklahoma, faced with charges of first-degree murder following a fatal crash that took his daughter’s life, pleads not guilty. Elliott Binney, the accused, stands accused of multiple charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene of a deadly collision, and child neglect, as per the prosecutors’ allegations that he fled the accident site where his daughter, Shelby, tragically lost her life in January. Authorities from the Bixby Police Department detailed …

Kelowna Man Admits to Killing Roommate in Fatal Fight, Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Kelowna, British Columbia – A man from Kelowna, British Columbia, confessed on Tuesday to the killing of his roommate nearly three years ago. Lorence Williams, 43, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Thomas Chadwick on May 30, 2021, at 3451 Sexsmith Rd. This sudden admission brought an end to a second-degree murder trial that had spanned almost four weeks, according to the BC Prosecution Service. Williams is expected to appear in court again on Wednesday, …