Fairbanks, Alaska – The murder trial of 47-year-old Anthony Peterson began with opening statements and eye-witness testimony after the defense’s motion to dismiss the indictment was denied. Peterson and his son, Aaron, are accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old Brett Allen in January 2021 following a series of arguments. Court documents reveal that the incident … Read more
Pontiac, Michigan – Opening statements are scheduled to commence on Thursday in the manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, the father of the teenager responsible for the tragic shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. James has pleaded not guilty to four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the incident where his son, Ethan, took … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Opening statements were made in the murder trial of Matthew Ecker, accused of killing 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig with his handgun in her apartment in December 2022. Ecker, 45, faces a charge of second-degree intentional murder, not premeditated. Ecker’s lawyer characterized Pennig as a troubled woman battling mental health and addiction issues, … Read more
LONDON, Ont. – Relatives of the Afzaal family, who were tragically killed by Nathaniel Veltman in a vehicle attack, are sharing their heart-wrenching stories at a sentencing hearing in London, Ont. The family members are speaking about their loss, grief, pain and resilience as a result of the devastating attack. Two days have been dedicated … Read more