Sentencing Archives

Men Receive Sentencing for Horrific Attack and Kidnapping in Ballymena

Ballymena, Northern Ireland – The Belfast Crown Court has sentenced four men for their involvement in a brutal attack and kidnapping incident in Ballymena in 2021. David Cherry, Glen Sheridan, Mark Bradshaw, and Sean Davies faced their sentences in court for their roles in the disturbing event. Cherry, aged 41, received a 62-month sentence after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm and kidnapping. Sheridan, 45, who had previously admitted to kidnapping, was sentenced to 57 …

Flagler County Teen to Face Sentencing for Violent Attack on School Employee

BUNNELL, Fla. – A Flagler County high school student is facing sentencing after a violent attack on a teacher’s aide last year at Matanzas High School. Brendan Depa pleaded no contest to aggravated battery charges in an incident where he kicked and punched the school employee after his Nintendo Switch was confiscated. During the February 2023 attack, Depa, a 6 feet, 6 inches tall and 270-pound teenager, repeatedly punched the woman. Video evidence captured the …

Stefon Diggs’ brother faces sentencing for violent elevator attack: Will he serve time behind bars?

Los Angeles, California – Stefon Diggs’ brother faced sentencing for a violent elevator attack in LA, sparking uncertainty about whether he would be serving time behind bars. The incident, which took place in a hotel elevator, left many questioning the outcome of the legal proceedings. The brother of the NFL star, who was involved in the altercation, stood trial for the assault that occurred in Los Angeles. The victim of the attack suffered injuries as …

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 …

Michigan Judge Delays Sentencing for Man at Center of Fatal Meningitis Outbreak Tragedy

Howell, Michigan – The sentencing of a man involved in a fatal meningitis outbreak that affected multiple states has been postponed, leaving grieving individuals who were ready to share their stories of loss disappointed. Barry Cadden, who pleaded no contest, was expected to receive a minimum of 10 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter. However, the judge overseeing the case retired, leading to a delay in the sentencing process. Judge Matthew McGivney has taken over …

Man Convicted of Murder in Fatal Tuskegee Shooting Faces Sentencing in May

TUSKEGEE, Ala. – In a case dating back to 2019, a man has been found guilty of murder and other charges in connection with the shooting death of another man at a Tuskegee business. The Macon County jury deliberated for just 53 minutes before convicting Maurice Demond Davis of murder and felon in possession of a firearm, according to the 5th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office. The incident involved the fatal shooting of MiKayce Parker, …

Kindergartener tragically killed in road rage shooting, justice served with man’s sentencing

CITRUS HEIGHTS, California – A tragic incident unfolded in Citrus Heights, California, as a young boy was shot and killed in a road rage incident while on his way to kindergarten. Authorities revealed that the perpetrator responsible for the deadly shooting has been sentenced for this heinous crime. The victim, a promising kindergarten student, was caught in the crossfire of a senseless act of violence that shook the community to its core. The incident occurred …

Emotional Testimonies Impact Sentencing for Parents of Oxford School Shooter

Rochester Hills, Michigan – Jennifer and James Crumbley, the first parents in the United States to be convicted of involuntary manslaughter for their son’s mass school shooting, were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday in a Michigan courtroom. The sentencing followed emotional statements from the families of the four students killed during the shooting at Oxford High School on November 30, 2021. Family members of Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn …

Michigan School Shooting Victim’s Mother Reacts to Gunman’s Parents’ Sentencing: “A Message to Parents Everywhere”

The mother of a victim in the tragic 2021 Oxford High School shooting in Michigan addressed the recent sentencing of the gunman’s parents on Wednesday, underscoring the broader implications of the case. Nicole Beausoleil, who lost her 17-year-old daughter Madisyn Baldwin in the shooting, shared her thoughts on the outcome of the trial during an interview on the “TODAY” show with Savannah Guthrie. Following a verdict of involuntary manslaughter, James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents …

Reputed gang member faces sentencing for fatal shooting of innocent teen in Queens

Queens, New York – A reputed gang member, Sean Brown, is set to be sentenced for the murder of innocent teenager Aamir Griffin in Queens. The shooting death of Griffin, a 14-year-old boy, sent shockwaves through the community and highlighted the ongoing issue of gang violence in the area. Brown, a known gang member, was found guilty of shooting Griffin as he played basketball at a local park. The tragic incident not only took the …