Christmas

“Jury Weighs Intent in High-Stakes Re-Trial of Veteran Accused of Christmas Day Barricade Shooting”

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — The fate of Nathaniel Lewis hinges on the jury’s evaluation of his intentions during a standoff at his northern Chester County home in December 2018. Lewis, who allegedly barricaded himself inside the residence and fired nearly 40 rounds at police officers outside, is on trial for serious charges that include assault on a police officer. During the trial, which commenced this week in Common Pleas Court, prosecutors assert that Lewis’ actions demonstrate a clear intent to harm. Chief Deputy District Attorney Michelle Frei argued that the specific choice to load an … Read more

Jury Deliberates in Killing of Man Stabbed by Jealous Ex on Christmas Day

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Cannock, England — A jury is currently deliberating the fate of Kirsty Carless, a 33-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-partner on Christmas Day. The incident unfolded in the early hours of December 25, 2024, after Carless allegedly discovered Louis Price’s dating profile on a popular app, purportedly igniting feelings of jealousy and rage. During the trial at Stafford Crown Court, prosecutors detailed that Carless was under the influence of cocaine and alcohol when she took a kitchen knife from her home. Authorities allege she traveled by taxi to Price’s parents’ residence in Norton … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Ohio Officers in Fatal Christmas Eve Shooting, Deems Action Justified

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Middletown, Ohio – A recent grand jury decision has cleared Middletown police officers of any criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Christopher Gorak on Christmas Eve, an event that has sparked discussions about law enforcement encounters in tense situations. The Butler County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday that after reviewing evidence including body camera footage, no charges would be brought against the officers involved. According to Prosecutor Michael Gmoser, the grand jury concluded that the officers were justified in their use of lethal force. The incident escalated when Gorak, reportedly heavily intoxicated, opened his apartment … Read more

Thousand Oaks Man to Stand Trial in Spring for 2022 Murder After Christmas Eve Court Appearance

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Thousand Oaks, CA — A Ventura County courtroom set a somber scene this Christmas Eve as 31-year-old Alain Alvarez formally received murder charges linked to the stabbing death of 24-year-old Oliver Willis in Thousand Oaks last year. The preliminary hearings have positioned Alvarez for a jury trial scheduled for the upcoming spring. On May 22, 2022, outside an apartment complex on West Hillcrest Drive, a violent encounter culminated in the death of Willis who succumbed to multiple stab wounds. Responding to calls about a fight and possible stabbing, deputies discovered Willis fatally injured. Alvarez, also … Read more