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Corner Brook Man Admits Regret in Supreme Court After Violent Assault Conviction

Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador — A local man expressed deep regret for his violent actions during a recent sentencing hearing in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. Evan Long, 34, was convicted of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose following a jury trial earlier this year. Appearing before the court on June 2, Long sought to convey his remorse as he faced the consequences …

Florida Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentences for Man Convicted in Gruesome Murders of Two Young Boys

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences of a man convicted of killing two young boys, a decision that reaffirms the gravity of the 2020 crime that shocked the Putnam County community. Mark H. Wilson, 34, received a pair of first-degree murder convictions in connection with the brutal deaths of 14-year-old Tayten Baker and his 12-year-old cousin, Robert Baker, who were related to his girlfriend. The court’s ruling confirmed that …

Statues of Justice: The Tragic Story Behind Ghana’s Supreme Court Martyrs

Accra, Ghana — Standing solemnly in front of Ghana’s Supreme Court are three statues commemorating the “martyrs of the law,” a grim reminder of a dark chapter in the country’s judicial history. These statues honor the lives and sacrifices of three high court judges who were tragically murdered in 1982, a turbulent period marked by political instability and violence. The events leading to their deaths began with a coup in 1981 when former president Flight …

Supreme Court Upholds Utah Ruling to Overturn Death Sentence in High-Profile 1985 Murder Case

Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in a Utah case involving Douglas Lovell, whose death sentence was previously overturned by the Utah Supreme Court. The nation’s highest court, without dissent, refused to hear the state’s appeal, effectively requiring a new sentencing for Lovell, who remains convicted of the 1985 murder of Joyce Yost. Yost was expected to be a key witness against Lovell in a pending rape case when she …

Supreme Court Overturns Conviction and Death Sentence, Orders New Trial for Oklahoma Man After 25 Years on Death Row

WASHINGTON — After more than two decades on death row, Richard Glossip’s conviction and death sentence were overturned by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The court ruled that Glossip’s constitutional rights were violated during his trial, necessitating a reversal of the state court’s judgment and a mandate for a retrial. The decision marks a significant challenge to the criminal justice process in Oklahoma. The ruling followed a contentious legal battle that saw Oklahoma’s attorney general …

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Inmate in Brutal Cellmate Murder, Rejects Appeal Claims

RAIFORD, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Robert Craft on Thursday, dismissing his latest appeal in the 2018 murder of his cellmate. Craft was convicted for the first-degree murder of Darren Shira at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, where both were incarcerated. Craft, who had pleaded guilty to the charge, had initially requested the death penalty himself. Since his sentencing, he has repeatedly challenged the decisions of the …

Deadly Blast Near Brazil’s Supreme Court Raises Alarm, One Confirmed Fatality

Brasilia, Brazil – A series of explosions outside Brazil’s Supreme Court has raised alarms in the capital, resulting in one fatality and prompting an immediate security response. The incident unfolded late Monday evening, when local authorities received reports of multiple detonations near this pivotal governmental institution. The vicinity was quickly cordoned off as emergency services rushed to the scene. Upon their arrival, emergency crews discovered a deceased individual, whose identity has yet to be publicly …

Bomb Attack Outside Brazilian Supreme Court Raises Alarms Days Before G20 Summit

Brasília, Brazil – Authorities reported a distressing incident outside Brazil’s supreme court on Wednesday, as two blasts rocked the vicinity just days ahead of a significant international summit. An individual who unsuccessfully tried to enter the court building detonated a bomb, resulting in his own death and triggering widespread security concerns in the nation. This act of violence occurs as Brazil is set to host leaders from the Group of 20 major economies in Rio …

Explosions at Brazil’s Supreme Court Trigger Urgent Investigation Ahead of G20 Summit

Brasilia, Brazil — In a startling incident, explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court and Congress in Brasilia claimed one life and led to the evacuation of justices and staff. The explosions occurred on Wednesday evening, intensifying concerns just days before the G20 leaders are due to meet in Rio de Janeiro, a significant international gathering that will include a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The initial blast erupted in a parking lot adjacent to …

Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution of Man Convicted Under Disputed ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Charge

AUSTIN, Texas — In a dramatic turn of events, the Texas Supreme Court intervened minutes before an inmate, due to be the first American executed for a case involving “shaken baby syndrome,” was scheduled to face lethal injection. 57-year-old Robert Roberson’s death was halted to allow him time to testify before a state legislative panel. Roberson was condemned for the murder of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, in a verdict that has long sparked debate …