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Jury Deliberates Sentence for Jason Banegas in Killing of Hollywood Police Officer

Under Florida law, a death recommendation requires at least eight jurors after unanimous findings on aggravating factors.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Albuquerque Teen in Uber Driver Killing Case

Miles Pfeffer Sentenced to Life for Killing Temple University Officer

Opening Statements Underway in Trial of Man Accused of Killing Temple University Officer