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Ugandan Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Four Children in Kampala Nursery Attack

The fast-tracked open-air trial raised due-process concerns in a country that rarely carries out executions.

Prosecutors Cite iPhone Data in Bid to Keep Ex-Stoughton Officer Jailed in Birchmore Case

Michael Johnson Trial Opens in Baltimore County on Attempted Murder and Rape Charges

Italy’s Top Court Orders Limited Retrial on Premeditation in Tramontano Killing

San Francisco Filmmaker Kevin Epps Sentenced to Six Years, Eight Months in 2016 Killing

Murder Acquittal in Diller Case Draws 'Gut Punch' Rebuke From NYPD Chief

Jury Set to Deliberate in Randy Santos Chinatown Killings Insanity Trial

Alleged Shooter in DJ Warras Killing Abandons Bail, Signals Possible Plea

Defense Alleges Threats and Beatings Against Brenda Agüero in Bouwer Prison

Three Members of Alleged Orán–Salta Drug Ring Sentenced as Accused Leaders Head to 2026 Trial

Portland Jury Acquits Gary Edwards in Union Station Stabbing After Self-Defense Dispute

Girona Court Imposes Life‑Reviewable Sentence for Torture, Rape and Murder of Partner

Most-Wanted Fugitive Ernesto Quintana Captured in Santa Fe After Reward Tip

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Zhi Dong Zhang Following His House Arrest Escape

Court in Aachen Imposes Seven-Year Term for Arson and Attempted Murder at Refugee Center

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

Murder Trial of Alison Russo’s Alleged Killer Opens with Gruesome Evidence

24 Arrested in Connection with Mohamed Amra’s Violent Escape, Including Rapper Koba LaD

Jury Begins Deliberations in Landmark YSL Gang and Racketeering Trial

Man Sentenced to 47 Years for Killing Chicago's 'Walking Man' in Arson Attack