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Wave of Violent Rhetoric Targets Prosecutors, Judge, and Jurors in Trump’s Guilty Verdict Trial

WASHINGTON — Following the 34 felony guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump on Thursday, a disturbing trend of violent rhetoric has emerged targeting those involved in the trial. The prosecutors, judge, and jurors have faced threats and harassment online, raising concerns about the safety of those involved in the case. A nonprofit organization, Advance Democracy, noted a significant increase in social media posts containing violent language directed at New York Judge Juan Merchan and …

Prosecutors Seek Dismissal of One Murder Count Against Former Ohio Deputy Ahead of Retrial

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Prosecutors in Ohio have submitted a request to a judge to dismiss one of the two murder charges against a former sheriff’s deputy who is gearing up for a retrial in the shooting death of a 23-year-old Black man. Jason Meade, the former deputy, is facing charges for causing the death of Casey Goodson Jr., who was fatally shot multiple times as he attempted to enter his grandmother’s home in December 2020. …

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Man Accused of Killing Police Officer and Process Server

Kansas City, Missouri – Jackson County prosecutors have announced their decision to seek the death penalty against Larry Acree, who is charged with the murders of Independence police officer Cody Allen and Jackson County process server Drexel Mack. The tragic incident occurred when Allen and Mack were serving Acree an eviction notice at his residence in late February, resulting in both of them being shot and killed. Acree, now facing a total of 18 felony …

Missouri Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Kansas City Man in Double Murder Case

Kansas City, Missouri – Prosecutors in Missouri announced their intention to pursue the death penalty for a man from the Kansas City area accused of murdering a court employee and a police officer. Larry Acree, 70, of Independence, allegedly shot court employee Drexel Mack and officer Cody Allen, with Allen losing his life in the incident. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s office filed a notice with the court, stating that they believe there are …

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-Boxer in Japan Retrial: 46 Years on Death Row

Shizuoka, Japan – Japanese prosecutors are once again seeking the death penalty for Iwao Hakamada in his retrial. Hakamada, now 88, spent an astonishing 46 years on death row after being convicted of robbery and murder in 1968. Despite his release in 2014, a new trial was ordered due to concerns about possible evidence tampering by investigators. During the retrial in Shizuoka, prosecutors argued that Hakamada’s guilt could be proven “beyond reasonable doubt.” In contrast, …

Man Accused of Homicide in Flint Case Will Not Face Death Penalty, Federal Prosecutors Say

Flint, MI – In a significant development in the homicide case of Darel T. King, federal prosecutors have announced that they will not seek the death penalty. King stands accused of killing one person and injuring another, with the chilling act captured on audio by individuals online during a PlayStation gaming session. U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison made it clear in a federal brief on Thursday that the death penalty will not be pursued in the …

Woman Allegedly Orchestrates Boyfriend’s Murder to Pursue Relationship with Co-Worker: Prosecutors

Chicago, Illinois – A woman accused of planning the murder of her boyfriend was held without bond in a Cook County courtroom. Prosecutors claim that text messages exchanged with another lover reveal the scheme behind the victim’s tragic death. Allegedly, 33-year-old Agnieszka Rydzewski orchestrated and pushed for the shooting death of Arturo Cantu Jr. as he exited his Bridgeview home. Officials assert that Rydzewski convinced her coworker, 20-year-old Anthony Calderon, to carry out the killing …

Prosecutors Removed in Rebecca Grossman Double Murder Case, Stirring Outrage

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has made a surprising move in the case against Rebecca Grossman, who was convicted of double murder. The prosecutors who secured the conviction have been replaced, sparking outrage among the parents of the two young boys she killed in a tragic crosswalk incident in Westlake Village. This unprecedented decision comes amid concerns about a conflict of interest involving Grossman’s new attorney, James Spertus, who …

Arizona prosecutors’ deadline for pursuing death penalty in criminal cases may surprise you

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – When it comes to seeking the death penalty in a criminal case, Arizona prosecutors must adhere to specific time constraints outlined by the law. This raises the question: how long do prosecutors have to decide to pursue the death penalty once a case has been initiated? Under Arizona law, prosecutors are required to make a decision regarding seeking the death penalty within a certain time frame after a defendant has been charged …

Michigan prosecutors seek at least 10 years for parents in school shooting case

Pontiac, Michigan – Prosecutors in Michigan are urging a minimum of 10 years in prison for the first parents in the U.S. to face criminal responsibility for a school shooting. The parents, Jennifer and James Crumbley, are being held accountable for the deaths of four students at Oxford High School in 2021. According to prosecutors, Jennifer Crumbley displayed a disturbing lack of remorse, while James Crumbley failed to exercise basic care that could have prevented …