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Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for 2019 Burlington Homicide Amid Ongoing Federal Crimes

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A man connected to a deadly shooting incident in Burlington in 2019 has been sentenced to two decades in prison. Alfred Wisher, who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Khyann Jones, received his sentence from Vermont Superior Court Judge John Pacht on Thursday. Wisher’s plea deal, a significant resolution in the case, had faced scrutiny as he sought to have it overturned earlier this week. However, Judge Pacht upheld the plea agreement, confirming the 20-year prison term for Wisher. In addition to the state sentence, Wisher is already serving a … Read more

Oklahoma Judge Affirms Ongoing Poultry Pollution Crisis in Illinois River Watershed Amidst 20-Year Legal Battle

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Oklahoma City, Okla. — A federal district judge announced Tuesday that the State of Oklahoma has offered sufficient evidence to demonstrate that poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW) has not significantly changed since the onset of a lengthy legal battle. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell highlighted that phosphorus from poultry waste continues to pose serious threats to the waters of the IRW and Lake Tenkiller. Although a final decision in this ongoing lawsuit has not yet been issued, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed optimism about reaching an agreement … Read more

Jury Recommends 20-Year Sentence for Man Found Guilty in Wife’s Tragic Death

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Elizabethtown, KY — A Kentucky jury has recommended a 20-year prison sentence for a man found guilty in the death of his wife, signaling a closure to a case that has gripped the local community. The verdict came after jurors deliberated the fate of the husband, whose trial unveiled a chilling narrative of domestic tragedy. The legal proceedings have followed the incident closely, with prosecutors presenting a compelling case against the husband, based on a variety of evidence. Throughout the trial, they highlighted the severity of the crime, pushing for a substantial sentence that reflects … Read more

R. Kelly’s Legal Team Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Overturn 20-Year Sentence

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Chicago — Legal representatives for the R&B singer R. Kelly are moving to escalate his legal battle, seeking intervention from the Supreme Court to overturn his convictions that led to a 20-year prison sentence. Jennifer Bonjean, Kelly’s attorney, confirmed that papers are being prepared for what may constitute one of the most high-profile appeals in recent entertainment history. R. Kelly, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted on multiple federal charges, including child pornography and enticement of minors for sex. His legal team argues that these convictions were founded on questionable evidence and … Read more