BILLINGS, MT – A Montana man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the murder of his four-year-old stepson, a tragic case that has deeply impacted the local community. The child, who had autism, was found to have endured severe abuse before his death in a scalding hot bath, according to court findings. … Read more
Smugglers Face Sentencing for Role in Texas Tragedy Resulting in 53 Migrant Deaths
San Antonio, Texas — A federal court is set to impose sentences on several individuals involved in a tragic human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 53 migrants in June 2022. The sentencing will address the harsh realities of human trafficking and the risks that desperate individuals face in search of a better … Read more
BRONX, NY – In a case that has deeply affected the Bronx community, Joe Nike Martinez was resentenced to 25 years to life for the 2018 killing of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz. The New York State Supreme Court had overturned his original conviction, finding a lack of evidence for the torture component of first-degree murder. Junior, … Read more
Convicted Corner Brook Man Expresses Remorse as Sentencing Approaches for Aggravated Assault Case
CORNWALL, Canada — A man from Corner Brook expressed regret for his actions during a sentencing hearing in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador held on June 2. Evan Long, 34, was convicted of aggravated assault earlier this year, following a jury trial that concluded on January 21. In court, Long took the opportunity … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The sentencing of Jacob Lovato, a young man involved in a fatal shooting during a botched gun deal, is imminent. The incident, which occurred two years ago, resulted in the tragic death of 17-year-old Gabriel Gurule. On the day of the sentencing hearing, emotions ran high as Gurule’s mother confronted Lovato in … Read more
MILFORD, CT – A man convicted of the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday, marking the end of a harrowing chapter for the victim’s family. Ewen Dewitt, 42, had previously accepted a plea deal in March for the killing of 40-year-old Julie Minogue, a crime that shocked the … Read more
NEW YORK, NY – A Brooklyn courtroom saw the culmination of a tragic chapter as Claudia Banton was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for the murder of Delia Johnson. The sentencing brings closure to a case that has haunted Johnson’s family for four years, after she was shot execution-style on a Crown … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The tragic case of Gavin Peterson has reached a conclusion in Salt Lake City, as his father, Shane Peterson, was sentenced for the horrific abuse that led to Gavin’s death. The courtroom was filled with an overwhelming sense of grief as the community grappled with the reality of the young … Read more
Assault: Woman Defends Herself from Violent Attack in Cork City as Sentencing Delayed for Offender
CORK, Ireland — A woman narrowly escaped serious injury during a violent encounter in Cork City when she instinctively raised her hand to shield herself from an attacker wielding a broken bottle. The 39-year-old assailant, Robert Nachtygal, has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to cause bodily harm. His sentencing has been postponed until October … Read more
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