California killer Scott Peterson, accused of murdering his wife and unborn son, is scheduled for an appeal hearing before the California Supreme Court. Peterson, currently on death row at San Quentin prison, is fighting for a new trial and a chance to get off of death row. Defense attorneys argue that Peterson didn’t receive a …
A recent court ruling has granted Carole Baskin, the centerpiece of the Netflix docuseries, “Tiger King,” control over nemesis Joe Exotic’s former zoo in Oklahoma. On Monday, a federal judge granted Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue Corporation control over the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Wynnewood. CNN reports that the decision came after the judge …
UPDATE: Watch LIVE: Death sentence appeal hearing for wife and baby killer, Scott Peterson, begins California killer Scott Peterson, accused of murdering his wife and unborn son, is scheduled for an appeal hearing before the California Supreme Court. Peterson, currently on death row at San Quentin prison, is fighting for a new trial and a chance …
A California woman filed a lawsuit against the San Leandro Police Department on Monday, claiming excessive force caused her to lose her unborn baby. The Mercury News reports that the incident happened on June 7, 2019, when plaintiff Emily Black and her fiance were pulled over by San Leandro police for bad registration tags. According …
A New Jersey judge who in 2016 suggested that a rape victim should have tried to stop her attacker by closing her legs was officially removed from the bench Tuesday. The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of John Russo Jr.’s permanent barring as judge in the state. The seven-justice committee determined that Russo, …
A Colorado judge has pushed back an evidence hearing in connection with Letecia Stauch, a murder suspect accused of killing her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon Stauch. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Stauch’s defense team previously filed a motion alleging that the El Paso County Lail denied Stauch access to an attorney video visit in early May. The …
Georgia’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that a biological father forfeited his parental rights when he offered to pay for an abortion and showed no interest in his son until he learned the boy would be put up for adoption. The 6-3 ruling allows Lance and Ashley Hall, who have had custody of the now 3-year-old …
The mother of a Tennessee toddler found dead earlier this year has been indicted by a grand jury on 11 charges. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Megan Boswell, 18, is accused of lying to investigators from February 18 and 23, after her daughter was reported missing. In March, police arrested Boswell and charged her with numerous …
The first jury trial via Zoom is underway as courts remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, lawyers debating an insurance case in Collin County District Court in Texas used the popular video conferencing application to select jurors. Reuters reported that more than 24 potential jurors virtually attended Monday’s summary jury trial — …
The attorneys for a woman accused of killing 11-year-old Colorado boy, Gannon Stauch, say they don’t have video access visitation, which is hindering effective counsel. They’re now pushing for her release amid COVID-19 concerns. According to documents filed at the El Paso County Court, the El Paso County jail denied murder suspect Letecia Stauch access …
A Texas salon owner was sentenced Tuesday to jail for keeping her business operational despite a mandatory stay-at-home order. Shelley Luther was found in contempt of court for keeping Salon a la Mode open even after receiving a citation, a cease-and-desist letter, and a restraining order. A Dallas code inspector and a Dallas police officer …
Justin Ross Harris, a Georgia man serving a life sentence for killing his toddler son, wants a new trial. AJC reports that Superior Court Judge Mary Staley Clark in Cobb County scheduled several days to listen to Justin Ross Harris’ hearing, from December 14-16, where his lawyer will argue for a new murder trial. Harris, …
