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Ex-Cricket Star Stuart MacGill Convicted in Cocaine Deal at His Own Restaurant

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Sydney, Australia – Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has been convicted of involvement in a cocaine transaction, following an eight-day trial at the New South Wales District Court. MacGill, who formerly represented Australia in international cricket, faced allegations connected to a drug deal orchestrated in April 2021. The court found MacGill guilty of participating in the supply of a prohibited drug, although he was acquitted of a more severe charge of supplying a large commercial quantity of cocaine. Despite denying any wrongdoing, claiming his role was limited to introducing two individuals involved in the transaction, … Read more

New York Woman Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Mother’s Death Amid Conflicting Evidence

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CORTLAND, N.Y. – An Oswego County woman has been convicted of second-degree murder following a brief trial in Cortland County, authorities announced Wednesday. Ariela Thran, 33, from Granby, could be sentenced to life in prison after jurors found her responsible for the fatal December 2023 incident that claimed the life of her mother, Patricia Halverson, in Solon. The verdict, which concluded after only eight days of proceedings, has resonated throughout the community, coming on the heels of mixed expert testimony regarding the cause of Halverson’s injuries. “We are satisfied with the jury’s decision,” expressed Cortland … Read more

Milwaukee Man Convicted for the 2022 Murder of Young Mother, Body Found in Creek

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Milwaukee, WI – A Milwaukee County jury convicted Nicolas Matzen of the murder of his former girlfriend, Emily Rogers, whose body was discovered near a creek in St. Francis nearly three years ago. The verdict was delivered after jurors deliberated for nearly three hours on Friday. Nicolas Matzen, who was visibly unemotional next to his attorney Scott Anderson, faced charges stemming from the death of Rogers, a 23-year-old mother from Milwaukee. The incident occurred approximately 34 months after Rogers was found dead in the 1300 block of East Waterford Street in St. Francis. Emily Rogers, … Read more

Jury Awards $700 Million to Mother in Emotional Distress Lawsuit Against Daughter’s Convicted Killer

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — A significant court ruling has concluded that Raymond Moody, convicted of the kidnapping and murder of Brittanee Drexel, is liable for massive compensatory and punitive damages to the victim’s mother, Dawn Conley. The jury reached its decision on Tuesday, determining that Conley is eligible to receive $700 million; $500 million in punitive and $200 million in actual damages. The lawsuit was based on claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress, a reflection of the profound impact Drexel’s tragic fate has had on her family. During the trial, Conley’s legal representation depicted … Read more