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Judge Rejects New Trial for Convict in Young Dolph Murder Case, Appeal Options Open

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Memphis, Tenn. — A Shelby County court has upheld the conviction of Justin Johnson, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. The ruling dismissing Johnson’s bid for a new trial was issued on Tuesday, leaving him the option to challenge the decision on appeal. Johnson faced charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and illegal possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. His conviction followed a trial that concluded in September, where the severity of the offenses resulted in an automatic life sentence for the … Read more

Judge Orders Sexual Assault Convict to Pay $150,000 in Restitution, Victim Passes Away Months Later

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Appleton, Wisconsin – In March of last year, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services. Surprisingly, the county did not want to request any money, as they believed seeking it would “revictimize the victim.” Unfortunately, eight months after the sentencing, the victim unexpectedly passed away at the age of 18. The case raises questions about the complexities and consequences of seeking restitution in cases of sexual assault. While the intention behind requiring offenders to pay restitution … Read more