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Stalemate in Court: Mistrial Declared for Ex-Youth Counselor Accused of 1998 Assault Amid Jury Deadlock

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Manchester, N.H. — A New Hampshire Superior Court judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the trial of a former youth counselor accused of a serious assault at a juvenile detention center, providing a rare glimpse into the challenges of prosecuting historical sexual abuse cases. The mistrial follows a deadlock among the jury members, who were unable to reach a unanimous decision after nearly 12 hours of deliberation spread over three days. The case was being heard at Hillsborough County Superior Court North, where Stephen Murphy, 55, of Danvers, Massachusetts, stands accused of one count of … Read more

Judge Denies Bail for Man Accused of Kidnapping Niece in South Carolina AMBER Alert Incident

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Salem, South Carolina — A South Carolina judge has refused to grant bond to a 28-year-old man implicated in the abduction of his 9-year-old niece, Braelynn Blaire, triggering an AMBER Alert early Sunday morning. Authorities reported that the child was found safe following a swift and successful search operation that culminated in the arrest of Zackery Steven Cosgrove. The incident began in the early hours of Sunday when Cosgrove allegedly took a black 2019 Nissan Rogue without authorization from a residence on Poplar Drive in Salem, unknowingly with Blaire inside the vehicle. The disappearance led … Read more

Ex-Sheriff Accused of Murder Seeks Bond Release After Alleged Judicial Killing in Kentucky

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Lexington, KY — A high-profile case that has captured the attention of Kentucky residents progresses as former Letcher County Sheriff, Shawn Stines, seeks release on bond. Stines, who is accused of the September slaying of Judge Kevin Mullins, made the request during a recent court appearance. The murder, said to have occurred in Judge Mullins’ chambers, sent shockwaves through the community, putting the spotlight on the safety of judicial officers and the stresses within law enforcement agencies. The case against Stines is staggering, with the evidence presented in court painting a complex picture of the … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Bail for Real Estate Mogul Brothers Accused of Multi-Year Predatory Assaults

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NEW YORK — A Manhattan federal judge has ruled against granting bail to real estate broker Oren Alexander and his brothers, Alon and Tal, who face allegations of drugging and raping numerous women. The decision came after a contentious hearing, with the defense asserting that no more risky sexual behavior would occur owing to Oren’s recent fatherhood. Defense attorney Richard Kluhe from Miami made headlines with his statement during the three-hour courtroom session that “the danger of having an orgy is zero at this point,” as Oren Alexander had recently become a father. However, Judge … Read more