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Lawyer for Convicted Killer of Mollie Tibbetts Admits Migrants Enter US with ‘Bad Intentions’, Raises Concerns Over Connection to Another Murder

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New York City, New York – The lawyer representing Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a Mexican national convicted in the 2018 murder of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, has acknowledged that the current migrant crisis is allowing people with “bad intentions” to enter the United States. Chad Frese, the attorney, also suggested that there could be a connection between his client and the alleged murderer of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Frese, who represented Rivera during his trial, made these comments in an interview with The New York Post. He highlighted the problems associated with illegal … Read more

After 4 Decades, Philadelphia Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Finally Comes Home: Judge Vacates Conviction

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Philadelphia, PA – After enduring more than four decades in prison, a Philadelphia man is set to return home. On Wednesday, a judge ruled that he had been wrongfully convicted, concluding that he had fallen victim to corrupt police practices. The case of William Franklin has garnered attention due to the shocking revelation that his conviction was unjust. William Franklin’s family, who have been eagerly awaiting his release, spoke with NBC10 about the momentous decision. In 1980, Franklin was found guilty of murder in Philadelphia, but now, after the judge’s ruling that vacated his conviction, … Read more

Controversy Surrounds Sentencing Recommendation of FTX Founder Convicted for Fraud: 100 Years in Jail

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NEW YORK, NY – Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of cryptocurrency platform FTX, is facing a recommended prison sentence of 100 years, according to his lawyer. Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of fraud and conspiracy last November, has been described as both an “evil genius” and a “brilliant, complex and humane person.” His attorney argues that the suggested sentence is “grotesque” and “barbaric.” During presentence arguments, Bankman-Fried’s lawyer, Marc Mukasey, criticized the Probation officers’ report, stating that it improperly calculated the federal sentencing guidelines. The recommended sentence falls just ten years short of the maximum potential … Read more

Justice Denied: Wrongfully Convicted Man Files Lawsuit Against Investigators for Murder Case Reopened After DNA Testing

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SALEM, Mo. – A family in Salem, Missouri, continues their pursuit of justice as they navigate a decades-long battle. The tragic murder of Judy Spencer in 1982 had gone unsolved for years, until a breakthrough in DNA testing pointed investigators towards Spencer’s former boyfriend, Donald Nash. Nash was convicted of capital murder and served 12 years in prison. However, in 2020, his conviction was overturned due to a lack of evidence, leading to his release. The case took a new turn when a lawsuit was filed before Nash’s death last year, contending that he should … Read more