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Jury Sentences Luther Watkins Jr. to Life Without Parole in Killing of Tuscaloosa Investigator Dornell Cousette

A 7–5 jury vote followed mitigation focused on Watkins’ youth, limited record.

Prosecutor: Preference Trumped Law in Limerick Garda Ticket-Quashing Trial

Prosecution Rests in Melissa Perez Shooting Trial as Judge Rejects Defense Bid to End Case

Former Lafayette Prosecutor Gary Haynes Convicted on All Counts in Federal Bribery Case