Kentucky Judge Imposes 70-Year Sentence on Drunk Driver for Devastating Kansas Family

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a significant legal decision on Friday, a Kentucky courtroom sentenced Michael Hurley to 70 years in prison for his role in a devastating crash that resulted in the death of a Kansas man and serious injuries to his wife and daughter. The sentence comes after Hurley was found guilty of murder, driving under the influence, and assault in October. The tragic incident occurred in July 2022 when the Jones family — Trey, Amy, and their daughter Ava — were struck by Hurley’s vehicle while standing on a sidewalk in Louisville. Trey … Read more

Judge Hands Down Lengthy 70-Year Prison Sentence to Convicted Killer

BEAUMONT, Texas – A convicted killer has been sentenced to 70 years in prison by Judge Raquel West for the murder of Clifford Jones Jr. The sentencing comes after a jury took just 30 minutes to convict the defendant on Thursday morning. Jones was shot and killed in July 2020 at the Jefferson House Apartments in Beaumont, Texas. His girlfriend was also shot but survived the attack. During the trial, Jones’ mother addressed the court and read a victim’s impact statement, expressing the profound impact the crime has had on her family. The judge took … Read more