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Missouri State

Saint Joseph, MO

CBS News

The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, but she still remained in custody as of Thursday evening.Sandra Hemme's lawyers say Republian Attorney General Andrew Bailey's Office's is disregarding the ruling and is directing the Department of Corrections not to release Hemme, CBS affiliate KCTV reported.A circuit court judge ruled last month that Hemme's attorneys showed evidence of her "actual innocence," and an appeals court ruled she should be freed while her case is reviewed.But Hemme's immediate freedom has been complicated...

Missouri high court clears way for woman's release after 43 years in prison

In 1991, Christopher Dunn was convicted of the murder of 15-year-old Ricco Rogers based solely on the testimony of two children. Years later, both witnesses recanted their trial testimony and Dunn was finally released from a Missouri prison Tuesday after spending 34 years behind bars. He spoke to CBS News' Erin Moriarty.

Christopher Dunn on being freed from prison after wrongful conviction for murder

NEW YORK - The Jamaica Court of Appeal ordered Vybz Kartel and his three codefendants to be freed after the ailing dancehall star spent years behind bars. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, the court decided against a retrial in the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found.

Vybz Kartel free: Dancehall star to be released after years behind bars

The next hearing for Colin Pitchfork, who raped and murdered two girls, will be on 10 October.

Killer's parole hearing private due to prison behaviour claims

NBC News

For more than 30 years, Christopher Dunn has been incarcerated in Missouri, accused of a murder he insisted he did not commit. Freedom seemed within his grasp when a circuit judge overturned his conviction and ordered for his release Wednesday — only to be overruled when the state Supreme Court granted the attorney general’s request for a stay.

Missouri Supreme Court blocks release of man whose conviction was overturned after more than 30 years in prison

Rochester, NY

Prison time for another Rochester man who took a plea deal in a fatal shooting in Rochester's 19th Ward. 23-year-old Dayvon Dunbar will serve 15 years for 1st-degree manslaughter. Prosecutors say he took part in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Brandon McClary in June 2021 on Genesee Street, near Sawyer...

2nd Man Sentenced in Fatal Genesee St. Shooting

The new judge who is presiding over Young Thug and YSL's trial has ruined hopes for bond once again. On Tuesday, July 30, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker ruled on several motions that were filed after she took over for two previous judges. The first motion she addressed was a request from the State for a gag order on all future proceedings. Judge Whitaker decided to deny the motion, but allowed either side to bring it up if circumstances change. Later on, she also denied the defense's motions to declare a mistrial as well as the latest attempt to reconsider bond for Thugger.

New Judge In YSL Trial Issues Ruling On Young Thug's Bond & Mistrial

Nevada State

LAS VEGAS — A sick and old former gang boss from the Los Angeles area is going to ask a Nevada judge on Tuesday to change her mind and let him out of jail on house arrest before his trial for killing Tupac Shakur in 1996. Carl Arnold, Duane...

The Person Charged With Killing Tupac Shakur Asks the Judge to Put Him Under House Arrest Instead of Jail Time Before His Trial

Mississippi State

Meridian, MS

The Mirror US

Emily Lawhead, a spokesperson for Management and Training Corporation, which manages the facility, said Clarence Gillie, 59, was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday

Mystery deepens as third inmate found dead in cell this month at Mississippi prison

Argyle, TX

Another megachurch pastor has stepped down from his position, citing "inappropriate, and hurtful actions." Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, Texas announced the resignation of Josiah Anthony, who has served as a pastor, since 2014, in a statement obtained by FOX 4 News on Monday (July 29). "The inappropriate, and hurtful...

Another Megachurch Pastor Steps Down Amid 'Inappropriate Actions'

The government has announced emergency measures to deal with prison overcrowding in England and Wales. These include early release for some prisoners when they have served 40% of their sentence. The first people are likely to be released under the scheme in September. Which prisoners will be released?. Prisoners who...

Which prisoners will be released from jail early?

Los Angeles, CA

Las Vegas, NV

The US Sun

FURIOUS self-confessed gangster Keefe D raged at prosecutors and a former Los Angeles detective during his intense bail bond hearing on Tuesday. Keefe D looked downcast as Judge Carli Kierny decided she would consider whether he could be freed after a 45-minute hearing in courtroom 12B at the Las Vegas Judicial Court.

Moment Tupac Shakur murder suspect Keefe D erupts in courtroom rant over confession evidence in intense bail hearing

Boston, MA

Fox News

A Haitian migrant accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in a Massachusetts hotel has been released on bail despite ICE's pleas to hand him over to the agency.

Migrant accused of raping teen released on $500 bail despite ICE's calls to hand him over to the agency

Oklahoma State

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

HuffPost

President Joe Biden is likely the last hope for the ailing, 79-year-old Native American rights activist to ever go home.

Leonard Peltier Denied Parole After Nearly 50 Years In Prison

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Maryse Chaussé was stunned to find a family using her private swimming pool. The strangers claimed they rented the pool for $35 via the app “Swimply,” listed by a former tenant who moved out in 2022. Chaussé reported the ad to the app, which was promptly removed. She also contacted the police but was told no action could be taken as there was no criminal intent.

Homeowner Finds Family Using Her Pool, Gets Shocking Response

Iowa State

What Cheer, IA

(Keokuk Co, IA) -- A southeast Iowa man is in custody accused of attempting to entice multiple underage girls. Police say from April 2024 through July 2024, 28-year-old Skyler Hartwig of What Cheer, Iowa, reached out to a girl who he believed was under the age of 16, sent her explicit photos and tried to get her to engage in sexual acts with him and another man.

Southeast Iowa Man Accused Of Attempting To Entice Multiple Minors

Detroit, MI

Paul Clark Jr. was found guilty of first-degree murder in 1987 following the death of Trifu Vasilije, which happened during an attempted robbery in the Detroit neighborhood of Highland Park, according to his online court docket and a synopsis of the case verified by his attorney. Vasilije was found dead, holding a knife in apparent self-defense.

New photo evidence vindicates man who was imprisoned for nearly 40 years

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Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After Appeals Court Denies Retrial

Vybz Kartel is finally a free man months after he and three others got their murder convictions overturned. The beloved Dancehall artist walked out of the...

Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After Appeals Court Denies Retrial

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