Acquitted

Local Man Acquitted of Murder in 2020 Matthews Shooting Case

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MATTHEWS, N.C. — A local man was acquitted of murder charges in connection with a shooting that took place in 2020. Zatario Stewart’s trial concluded on Wednesday, following a week-long process overseen by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. The case centered around the death of 27-year-old Cory Carpenter, who was found deceased in an abandoned vehicle on Lakeview Circle. Authorities apprehended Stewart and another suspect shortly after the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but they attracted significant attention in the local community. The other defendant in the case, Tobias Lamario … Read more

NHL Faces Tough Decisions on Acquitted Players as Teams Balance Talent and Public Sentiment

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London, Ontario — A sports attorney highlighted that NHL teams will have to balance talent against potential public backlash when considering whether to sign five players recently acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case. The NHL announced that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Carter Hart, all currently free agents, can return to the ice by December 1. However, they will be eligible to sign contracts starting October 15 while waiting for their full reinstatement. The players faced charges stemming from an incident following a gala event in 2018, which celebrated Canada’s … Read more

Verdict Revealed: John Baker Acquitted of Rape, Convicted on Assault and Kidnapping Charges

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CLEVELAND — A jury has acquitted 64-year-old John Baker of rape but convicted him on two other serious charges. The jury’s decision came after a trial that commenced on June 2 and concluded Thursday afternoon. Deliberations began shortly after 1 p.m. on the final day of the trial. Baker faced charges that included felonious assault and kidnapping, both of which stemmed from an incident involving a woman. The specifics of the case, including the evidence presented, were closely scrutinized during the trial. Following the jury’s verdict, Baker showed visible relief upon hearing the decision regarding … Read more

Colorado Educator Acquitted of Child Sex Assault Charges Following Intense Trial

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DENVER — A jury in Colorado has acquitted a former educator of charges related to the sexual assault of a child, concluding a case that had garnered significant attention. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, faced multiple allegations stemming from incidents that were said to have occurred over an extended period. The trial lasted several days and included testimony from various witnesses, including educators and family members. The prosecution argued that the evidence presented in court substantiated their claims against the defendant. However, the defense challenged the credibility of the witnesses, asserting that … Read more