Bail

Maui Man Freed After 30 Years as New DNA Clears Him, Court Denies Bail Request in Retrial Deliberation

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HONOLULU — A Maui man, who spent three decades behind bars, returned to court this Friday after being released last week due to new DNA evidence which cast significant doubt on his murder conviction from the 1990s. This legal pivot has refueled discussions around the use of DNA technology in revisiting old criminal cases. Gordon Cordeiro, now 50, was arrested in 1994 on charges of murdering 20-year-old Timmy Blaisdell in an area of Kula known as “Skid Row.” Convicted largely based on the evidence presented at the time, Cordeiro has always maintained his innocence. After … Read more

Manchester Stabbing Suspect Released on Bail, Reigniting Statewide Debate on New Hampshire’s Bail Policies

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — A local man accused of stabbing another in a contentious incident will retain his release status without bail after a recent court evaluation on Wednesday. Kyle Bisson, 25, is charged with multiple counts of stabbing a man he had not previously met in Manchester, following what his defense claims was a provoked act of self-defense. The case has cast a spotlight on New Hampshire’s bail laws, igniting debate among state and community leaders who are calling for legislative revisions. This incident adds to a series of events that has rallied public attention … Read more

Judge Considers Bail for Accused in High-Profile Rape Case Under POCSO, Decision Pending

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New Delhi, India — A court in the Indian capital is currently reviewing a bail application from Sushil, a man accused of sexual assault, including charges under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The hearing, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Rajesh Kumar, follows an FIR lodged against the suspect on July 30, 2024. The allegations against Sushil have triggered concerns about the safety and protection of minors in the region. Under the POCSO Act, the court takes a sensitive yet stringent approach to handle cases involving children to ensure justice … Read more

Sisters Denied Bail in High-Profile D.C. Bus Stabbing Case, Judge Cites Violent Attack

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Washington, D.C. – A local judge refused to release two sisters implicated in a violent assault that transpired aboard a public bus in December, citing the severity of the incident. The case surrounding Donea Williams, 30, and Ashley Brown, 26, continues to develop as they face charges of assault with intent to kill while armed. The incident, which occurred on Dec. 8, took place on a bus at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 28th Street, SE. Authorities allege that the attack was premeditated and involved coordination between the two sisters. In early January, both … Read more