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Attorney’s Wild Closing Argument Compares Oxford Mass Shooting to Children’s Kitchen Knife Scenarios

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Pontiac, Michigan – In a landmark case, Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney delivered a passionate closing argument on Friday, comparing the Oxford mass shooting to hypothetical scenarios of children killing people with kitchen knives. Attorney Shannon Smith made the argument to the jury for over an hour, drawing connections between Crumbley’s home life and her own experiences. She humanized her client, acknowledging that she too, as a lawyer, can become confused when faced with new information. The wide-ranging closing argument also touched on the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Crumbley. Smith drew a parallel between Crumbley potentially … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Daring Escape and Crime Spree: Pennsylvania Prosecutors Move Forward with Charges

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. – A district judge in Pennsylvania has determined that there is enough evidence to proceed with escape and other charges against Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who was captured last year after being on the run for two weeks. The judge’s decision means that the charges, which include burglary, trespassing, and car theft, will be brought to county court for trial. Cavalcante’s escape from the Chester County Prison last August was captured on video, showing him scaling a wall, climbing over razor wire, and jumping from a roof. During the extensive manhunt … Read more

Mason School District Faces Lawsuit Over Reinstating Student Expelled for Sexual Assault, Causing Distress for Victim

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MASON, Michigan – A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Mason school district, accusing them of causing “significant distress” to a female student who was sexually assaulted by a male student. According to the complaint, the district’s decision to reinstate the male student has harmed the girl’s educational opportunities and forces her to be in the same school building as her assailant. The incident occurred in May 2022 during a class, prompting the girl to report the assault and trigger criminal and Title IX investigations. The Title IX investigation revealed that the boy violated … Read more

East Haven Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Young Children: District Attorney

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EAST HAVEN, CT — A 44-year-old man from East Haven, Connecticut has been found guilty by a jury for sexually assaulting young children, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. Lawrence Maenza was convicted on two counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. The verdict was announced by Doyle. During the trial, evidence was presented that showed Maenza had sexually assaulted two children under the age of 10 in various locations across New Haven and Hartford counties. The cases were consolidated and … Read more