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Jury Finds Steven Montano Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Death of Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso

Jurors rejected his panic-driven defense, concluding he intentionally fired at an on-duty officer during a chase near a school playground.

Grand Juror in Karen Read Investigation to Plead Guilty

Office Manager Testimony Highlights Cyanide Plot in Colorado Dentist’s Murder Trial

Jury Hears Bodycam Footage and Opening Statements in Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s Burglary Trial

Judge Pauses Marni Yang Hearing After Prosecutors Contest Late Forensic Evidence Disclosure

Karmelo Anthony Trial Date Set for June 1, 2026, in Frisco Stabbing Case

Judge Orders Mental Competency Evaluation for Laken Riley’s Convicted Killer

Diddy Earns Prison Ovation After Acquittal of Trafficking Charges

Jonathan Joss’s Neighbor Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Shooting

Impagnatiello Appeals Life Sentence, Challenging Premeditation and Cruelty Aggravations

P. Diddy's Trial Nears Closing After Juror Dismissal and Decision Not to Testify

Karen Read Acquitted of Murder Charges, Receives Probation for DUI

Jury to Deliberate in Quebec Truck Attack Trial After Defense Argues Accident

Kevin Draper Guilty of Manslaughter but Cleared of Murder in Jack O'Brien Death

Jury Deliberates Over Karen Read’s Fate in Boston Cop Case

Reopened Garlasco Murder Probe Hits Snag as Key DNA Evidence Vanishes

Oscar Rosales Convicted of Capital Murder in Deputy’s Killing

Plow Driver and Officer Testimony Strengthen Karen Read’s Defense at Retrial

Judge Denies Mistrial in Karen Read’s Second Murder Retrial

Prosecutors Rest Case in Trial of Crosetti Brand Over 2024 Edgewater Stabbing