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Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Wife’s Boyfriend

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A jury in Kern County has convicted a man of murder in the shooting death of his wife’s boyfriend in 2021. The jury found Dashaun Hunter guilty of second-degree murder, which could result in a prison term of 15 years to life. However, due to enhancements filed in the case, Hunter faces a significantly longer sentence. According to prosecutor Samantha Allen, Hunter, 36, shot and killed Reginald McCoy Jr. on February 20, 2021, after discovering his wife’s relationship with McCoy. Hunter was on a FaceTime call with his wife when he fired … Read more

Marlborough Man Convicted of Horrific Machete Attack During Soccer Argument

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MARLBOROUGH, MA – A Marlborough man has been convicted and could face up to five years in state prison after carrying out a brutal machete attack that resulted from a dispute over a soccer game. Abel Hernandez, 41, was found guilty of one count of making threats to commit a crime and one count of causing severe injury after a four-day jury trial, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on July 9 inside a residence on Broad Street. Hernandez allegedly wielded a machete and swung it at the … Read more

Chicago Alderman Convicted of Racketeering and Bribery Escapes Discipline Due to Powerful Connections

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Chicago, IL – Former attorney and Alderman Ed Burke, who was convicted of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion, is avoiding suspension despite his charges. The Illinois Supreme Court has yet to act on a petition for an interim suspension, as a majority of the court’s justices have recused themselves from the case. This has brought attention to the influence and power that the Burke family has had in the Illinois judiciary. Burke’s crimes involved a city hall shakedown scheme to benefit his law firm, Klafter & Burke. He allegedly blocked permits for companies that did … Read more

Legal Declaration: Missing 5-Year-Old Girl Ruled Deceased, Father Convicted of Murder

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NASHUA, N.H. – The mother of Harmony Montgomery, a young girl who was brutally murdered by her father, Adam Montgomery, appeared in Nashua Circuit Court on Monday to declare her daughter legally deceased. Crystal Sorey hopes that by establishing her daughter’s death, she can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. The court hearing took place just weeks after Adam Montgomery was convicted of killing his daughter. Crystal Sorey’s presence in court signifies her determination to seek justice for her daughter’s untimely death. She aims to hold her ex-husband accountable for his actions and to obtain some … Read more