WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a Texas man on death row who has long argued that DNA testing would […]
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Californians’ crime concerns put pressure on criminal justice reform and progressive DAs
LOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, Alley Bean joined 3.7 million Californians in voting for a measure that downgraded many nonviolent felony crimes to misdemeanors, […]
Federal court rejects Murdaugh’s appeal that 40 years is too harsh for stealing millions
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal court has rejected Alex Murdaugh’s request to throw out his 40-year sentence for stealing from clients and his law firm. […]
Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction
A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting […]
‘Sing Sing’ actor exonerated of murder after nearly 24 years in prison
NEW YORK — After serving nearly 24 years in prison before being granted clemency and starring in last year’s movie “ Sing Sing,” Jon-Adrian “JJ” […]
Brothers charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Capitol riot
Two brothers were arrested Thursday on charges that they assaulted a New York Times photographer inside the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the […]
Women settle lawsuits after Yale fertility nurse switched painkiller for saline
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Dozens of women who say they suffered excruciating pain at a Yale University fertility clinic because a nurse stole fentanyl for […]
A second suspect is arrested in the theft of a sword and bullhorn from Rick Pitino’s office
A second suspect has been arrested for stealing a ceremonial sword and bullhorn from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino ‘s office at St. […]
Shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie renews attention on crime in city as mayor seeks re-election
SAN FRANCISCO — The daylight shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall in an upscale shopping district has once again put the city’s […]
Escaped killer who was on the run in Pennsylvania for 2 weeks faces plea hearing
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands is due in court […]