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Justice Delayed: Subu Vedam’s 40-Year Murder Conviction Overturned Amid New Evidence

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State College, Pa. — After more than four decades behind bars for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam is one step closer to potentially clearing his name. A recent ruling by Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine has vacated Vedam’s 1988 murder conviction, opening the door for a new trial. Judge Grine determined that Vedam had not received a fair trial and referenced evidence that prosecutors had previously withheld. This included details emerging from an FBI report which contested critical aspects of the case against him. Vedam was convicted in … Read more

Illinois Man Gets 40-Year Sentence for Multiple Firearm Offenses Amid Tightened Bail Laws

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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – A local court has handed down a 40-year prison sentence to 31-year-old Carnell Wesson after he was found guilty in two separate cases involving firearms. The decision, pronounced by a Lake County judge, culminates a series of legal proceedings triggered by multiple arrests over the past two years. In the first of these cases, officers from the Zion Police Department apprehended Wesson in March 2022. At that time, he was a passenger in a vehicle where investigators found two firearms. He faced charges of being an armed habitual criminal and was … Read more

Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes in Federal Court

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HAMPTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA – Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh was given a 40-year prison sentence on Monday by a federal judge, following his guilty plea to numerous financial crimes. These crimes included charges of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering. The judge also ordered Murdaugh to pay over $8.7 million in restitution to his victims. This federal sentence will run concurrently with the 27-year sentence he is already serving for similar misconduct in state court. Murdaugh, a disbarred attorney, was found guilty in state court of defrauding his personal injury clients and law firm out of … Read more

Beloved South Bend Attorney Retires After 40-Year Career, Plans to Travel, Write, and Continue Helping Others

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South Bend, Indiana – After a remarkable 40-year career, prominent South Bend attorney Doug Small, a member of Foley & Small, has decided to retire. Reflecting on his longstanding journey, Small expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues and clients, adding that it was a privilege to assist a diverse range of individuals over the years. Born in Knox, Indiana, Small attended Indiana University for both his undergraduate and law degrees, ultimately passing the bar in 1983. He initially launched his legal career at Barnes & Thornburg in South Bend before co-founding … Read more