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Queens Jury Acquits Man of Attempted Murder in Police Chase, Finds Him Guilty of Weapons Charges

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Queens, New York — In a case that raised significant questions about intent and evidence, a jury acquitted a Rockaway man accused of attempting to murder two police officers during a late-night chase last July. Joel Kelly, 61, was found not guilty of the most serious charges, but convicted on lesser counts of illegal weapon possession and reckless endangerment. The trial, which lasted two weeks at the Queens Criminal Courthouse, revolved around conflicting testimonies and video evidence regarding the night of July 27, 2024. Kelly’s encounter with police began after his sister reported a shooting … Read more

Hells Angel Member Faces Possible Life Sentence in Violent Attempted Murder and Hate Crime Trial

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San Diego – In a high-profile case that has captured local attention, Troy Scholder, identified as a member of the Hells Angels, stands trial accused of a violent assault on a Black man. The courtroom drama centers on diverging narratives about the motives behind the stabbing, which took place on June 6, 2022, on Newport Avenue, a likely battleground for racial and violent confrontations. During the closing arguments, prosecutor Miriam Hemming passionately advocated for a conviction of Scholder on charges of attempted murder and two counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon causing great … Read more

Judge Found Guilty in Shocking Attempted Murder of Ex-Boyfriend While He Slept

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PHOENIX — A judge in Arizona faces serious charges after being convicted for the attempted murder of her ex-boyfriend. Authorities reported that she shot him in the head while he was asleep, marking a dramatic fall from grace for a public figure sworn to uphold the law. The incident, which unfolded in the judge’s Phoenix home, has sent shockwaves through both the local community and the legal profession nationwide. The ex-boyfriend, who miraculously survived the attack, was found critically injured and was promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. The convicted judge, … Read more

Suspended Judge Faces Jury in High-Stakes Attempted Murder Trial

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Harrisburg, PA – Suspended judge Sonya McKnight faced trial in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas on Monday, accused of attempting to murder her former boyfriend by shooting him as he slept last February. The court proceedings marked the first time McKnight has appeared before a jury since the incident at her Susquehanna Township residence. Prosecutors allege that McKnight shot Michael McCoy in the head, resulting in him losing sight in one eye. Following the shooting on February 15, 2024, she was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. During Monday’s session, several witnesses, … Read more