Sentence Archives

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 …

21-Year Sentence Handed Down for Man’s Role in Fatal Downtown Minneapolis Rolling Shootout

Minneapolis, Minnesota – A man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal crash during a rolling shootout in downtown Minneapolis. The incident, which occurred on Fifth Street South, resulted in the death of a bystander and left several others injured. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty of playing a part in the chaotic shooting that unfolded on the city streets. The …

Manhunt Ends in Jail Sentence for Homophobic Attacker in Islington

Islington, United Kingdom – A man has been sentenced to prison for a violent homophobic attack carried out in Islington, following a nationwide manhunt that led to his capture. Alex Ogden, 28, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court after admitting to the offense. The incident occurred when Ogden assaulted a man in his 50s at an address in Islington, using a knife and hurling homophobic slurs at the …

Court of Appeal Upholds Sentence for Neo-Nazis in Victorian Hiker Attack

Melbourne, Victoria – Two neo-Nazis, Thomas Sewell and Jacob Hersant, avoided further jail time after the Court of Appeal dismissed claims that their sentence for a 2021 attack on hikers in a Victorian state park was “manifestly inadequate”. Sewell had already spent 210 days behind bars awaiting charges, while Hersant spent three days in custody. The attack, which involved the pair joining a large group of armed far-right nationalists to assault hikers and force them …

Attack on GMP Officers Leads to Hospital Sentence for Perpetrator

Manchester, England – A man in Manchester, England, has been sentenced to a hospital order after carrying out brutal attacks on officers of the Greater Manchester Police. The perpetrator, whose name has not been disclosed, was accused of assaulting the police officers in a heinous and unprovoked manner. The incidents occurred in 2024 when the man targeted the officers with malicious intent, causing severe harm to them. The court deemed his actions as a serious …

David Perrine Found Guilty in Murder Trial, Receives Life Sentence in Landmark Verdict

A jury in Newark, Ohio reached a verdict in the murder trial of David Perrine, handing down guilty verdicts and a life sentence. The trial, which focused on the brutal killing of a young mother, concluded with Perrine being held accountable for his actions. The residents of Newark and surrounding areas have been closely following the case, seeking justice for the victim and her family. Throughout the trial, evidence was presented detailing the sequence of …

Judge’s Recommendation Could Overturn Texas Woman’s 2008 Death Sentence Amid Prosecutorial Misconduct Allegations

Harlingen, Texas – A district judge in Harlingen, Texas, recently made a recommendation to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to overturn the 2008 conviction of Melissa Lucio, who was sentenced to death for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter. This decision came after the Cameron County district attorney’s office admitted to withholding crucial evidence from Lucio’s defense during the trial. Lucio has spent over 15 years on death row in the Patrick O’Daniel Unit …

Life sentence handed down to man convicted of shooting and killing family members in Gwinnett County dispute

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A Lawrenceville man, Bernie Ray Mack, has been found guilty of multiple charges, including malice murder and voluntary manslaughter, for the shooting deaths of his wife, Bridget Pearl Brooks-Mack, and her son-in-law, Jeremy Roshawn Santos, during a 2022 dispute. The jury in Gwinnett County deliberated and convicted Mack for his involvement in the deadly altercation that unfolded in the Harbor Bay neighborhood. The tragic incident occurred on May 5, 2022, when …

Jealous Man Jailed for Violent Assault on Ex, Co-Accomplice Receives Suspended Sentence

Lisburn, Northern Ireland – A man from Co Antrim has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a violent assault on his ex-partner, driven by jealousy. Dylan Robert Black, 26, was also given an additional three years on supervised release after being deemed a danger to the public. His co-accused, Danielle Elizabeth Carson, 36, received a suspended 45-month sentence for her involvement in the attack. The incident occurred on June 30, 2021, when Black …

Man convicted of 12-year-old Polly Klaas’ murder seeks to overturn death sentence

SAN JOSE, California – In a courtroom in Santa Clara County, a significant legal battle is unfolding over the death sentence of Richard Allen Davis, the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering 12-year-old Polly Klaas from Petaluma over three decades ago. Davis, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for his crimes against Polly, is now seeking to have his death sentence overturned due to a recent California law change that impacts sentencing enhancements for …