Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Supreme funny court has rejected an appeal and affirmed the murder conviction of a man serving a life sentence for killing his cousin in Westerly, a small town known for its picturesque landscapes along the Atlantic coast. In a decision that reverberated through the community, Michael Jace, the defendant, … Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah — The Utah Supreme in a much-anticipated decision has overturned the death sentence for a man convicted in the 1985 kidnapping and murder of Joyce Yost but has upheld his conviction. The ruling marked a significant turn in a long-running legal battle that has spanned over three decades. Thomas E. Noffsinger … Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday intervened just minutes before a Texas man was scheduled to be executed, granting a temporary stay as it considers taking up his longstanding plea for DNA testing, which he claims will establish his innocence in a 1998 murder case. Ruben Gutierrez, now 45, was convicted in the … Read more
New Delhi, India — In a controversial move that has sparked wide public debate, trees in the Satbari area, designated as a protected zone, were cut down under orders from the Lieutenant Governor, despite assurances from leaders and prior directives that only the Supreme Court could sanction such action. AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar blasted the … Read more
TALLAHASBE, Fla. – A decision issued by the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the death sentence and dual first-degree murder convictions for a man identified as a high-ranking member of a Broward County gang. The court dismissed multiple appeals from James Herard, who was implicated in a violent 2006 crime wave including the targeted … Read more
Washington, D.C. — In an unprecedented ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down obstruction charges against many involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, marking a pivotal moment in American judicial history. This decision, delivered by a predominantly conservative bench, elicits both fervent support and stern opposition across the nation’s political landscape. The … Read more
Huntsville, TX – Ramiro Gonzales, a Texas death row inmate, was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday for the 2001 murder and sexual assault of 18-year-old Bridget Townsend. Gonzales, 41, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, marking the conclusion of a long and controversial legal battle that saw numerous … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada – Survivors of the 2017 Route 91 music festival mass shooting in Las Vegas are grappling with the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to strike down the ban on bump stocks. Heather Gooze, who was present during the shooting, vividly remembers the chaos and horror of that fateful day when … Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia – The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled on a significant sexual assault case, involving a situation where an ex-husband was denied the opportunity to present evidence of a consensual encounter the night before the alleged assault. The decision, split 7-2, brought to light the complexities of balancing a complainant’s protection from … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Supreme Court upheld convictions for two men involved in a 2017 murder case in Wilkes County. Jarvis Lamont Milton was found guilty of murder and other charges in connection to the shooting death of Frederick Cade. On the other hand, Richard Stroud Jr. was convicted of felony murder and possession … Read more