SANTA ROSA, CA — Trevor Colombano, a 38-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, was handed a sentence of probation and mandated registration as a sex offender this week, in addition to mental health treatment, following a shocking assault that occurred in October 2023. The incident, described by witnesses as violent and unprovoked, left the victim with … Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to revisit a Utah Supreme Court decision to abolish the death sentence for Douglas Lovell, thereby maintaining a significant ruling in a case that has dragged through the courts for decades. Lovell was initially condemned for the 1985 murder of Joyce Yost, in an attempt to … Read more
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — In a harrowing incident at Palms West Hospital, a seasoned nurse suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by a psychiatric patient. The family of the nurse, 67-year-old Leelamma “Leela” Lal, has publicly decried the circumstances leading to her attack, arguing it was preventable. Leela, who dedicated over two decades to … Read more
Lake County, Ill. – A pivotal court ruling expected on Thursday could permit victims and surviving families of the tragic Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park to attend the trial of the accused gunman, Robert Crimo III. This decision comes ahead of jury selection scheduled for the following Monday, as the community and nation … Read more
HONG KONG, Hong Kong — A Chinese national, identified as Zhong Changchun, who was convicted of murdering a Japanese child in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is expected to face the death penalty after failing to file an appeal. The man’s sentence, initially decided by a regional court in January, is pending final approval following a review … Read more
NEW MILFORD, CT – A local man, accused of breaking into a home and assaulting the occupants almost a year ago, is currently awaiting a court decision on whether he can claim insanity in his defense. The complexities of his case have sparked discussions on the thresholds for such defenses and their implications on the … Read more
MESA, Ariz. — A distressing case of alleged animal cruelty in Mesa has ignited public outcry and prompted demands for more decisive legal action. Seven local women recently gathered at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, urging the prosecutor to reconsider a decision not to press felony charges against Brook Scalero, 42, who is accused of … Read more
Toledo, Ohio — The legal landscape has shifted for one of the five men convicted over three decades ago in a notorious beating death case from 1992. After years of fighting to clear his name, murder charges were officially dropped against one member of the group, paving the way for new discussions on wrongful convictions … Read more
Farmville, N.C. — Authorities in Pitt County are deliberating over the possibility of filing charges following a fatal shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night in a mobile home park outside Farmville. The incident left a 30-year-old man dead, escalating concerns about gun violence in the area. The shooting took place shortly after 9:00 p.m. on … Read more
Sacramento, CA – A man convicted of multiple shootings on Sacramento freeways is set to be released, sparking significant concern from local authorities and families of the victims. The decision to grant parole to the individual, whom prosecutors labeled a serial freeway shooter, has been met with dismay, with the Sacramento District Attorney decrying it … Read more