Hearing

Courtroom Chaos: Alleged Attacker Walks Out Amid Controversial Hearing on Brutal VFW Assault

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BEAVER, Pa. — Brett Ours, one of three individuals facing charges for a severe beating at a local VFW hall, made a brief court appearance Thursday but left shortly after it began. Ours is charged with attempted homicide in connection with the brutal attack on Preston Coleman at the Aliquippa VFW five months ago. Ours, … Read more

Gunman Absent at Sentencing Hearing for Independence Day Parade Mass Shooting

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Waukegan, Illinois – Survivors and family members affected by the tragic 2022 mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago are speaking out during the sentencing hearing for the gunman. Robert E. Crimo III, 24, who killed seven people and injured dozens more, refused to appear in court or listen to the emotional … Read more

Mass Shooting Survivor Stories Emotionally Shared in Court During Gunman’s Sentencing Hearing

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Waukegan, Illinois – Emotional testimonies were shared at the sentencing hearing of Robert E. “Bobby” Crimo III, the gunman responsible for the tragic 2022 mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade near Chicago. Despite his absence, witnesses relived the harrowing events of that day in court. Crimo, 24, who pleaded guilty to 69 counts, … Read more

Court Releases Audio from Custody Hearing of Murdered Harmony Montgomery, Exposing System Failures

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Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Wednesday that the public has the right to access the audio recordings from the custody hearing of Harmony Montgomery. Harmony, a 5-year-old girl from New Hampshire, was tragically murdered by her father in 2019 after being placed in his care. Her father, Adam Montgomery, was convicted … Read more

Restaurant Operator Christian Barragan Helps Run Two Restaurants in Riverside as Court Hearing for Defendant Isaac Villalaba is Postponed

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Riverside, California – A tragic incident has left the community in shock as a beloved restaurant operator, Christian Barragan, 37, passed away in a fatal crash. Barragan was known for his dedication to managing two popular restaurants in Riverside, where he was a familiar and respected figure among residents. The defendant in this case, Isaac … Read more

Shooting Suspects Face Second-Degree Murder Charges in Uptown Case: Next Hearing Friday

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New Orleans, Louisiana – Two suspects from St. Bernard Parish are currently facing charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder following the tragic shooting death of 20-year-old Colby Scheffler in Uptown New Orleans early Sunday morning, as reported by authorities. During their initial court appearances in Orleans Criminal Court on Tuesday, 19-year-old Harry Darby … Read more

Metro Station Attacker Faces Preliminary Hearing for Attempted Murder Charge

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Pasadena, California – Juan Pablo Flores, facing charges of attempted murder and mayhem, is set to appear in court for a hearing to schedule a preliminary hearing date. The attack took place at the Allen Metro Station near the 210 Freeway, where Flores allegedly assaulted a woman by throwing her onto train tracks and into … Read more

Parole Hearing Set for Local Murder-For-Hire ‘Mastermind’

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Youngstown, Ohio (AP) – A local resident known as the “mastermind” behind a murder-for-hire plot is currently being considered for parole. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was convicted of orchestrating the scheme that led to the death of an unnamed victim. The case, which shocked the community when it first came to … Read more

Parole Board Hearing Reignites Family’s Grief 30 Years After Zandera Sullivan’s Murder

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Boston, Massachusetts – After nearly three decades since the tragic death of Zandera “Peter” Sullivan, his family continues to grapple with grief and anguish. The heart-wrenching pain remains as fresh as the day Peter was murdered, as the family faced the parole board hearing of his killer on December 5, 2024. The emotional toll of … Read more

Atlanta Defendants Face Delay in Hearing for Deadly Shooting of Teens

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Atlanta, Georgia – A Fulton County judge encountered a delay in the hearing of seven defendants charged in the fatal shooting of two Atlanta teenagers. The victims, Lamon Freeman and Jakody Davis, both 13 years old, tragically lost their lives in a 2024 shooting that resulted from a retaliation dispute. They were bystanders caught in … Read more