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Lawton Man Convicted of Aggravated Fentanyl Trafficking, Eluding Police: Split Decision Reached in County Jury Trial

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LAWTON, Okla. — A Lawton man has been convicted of aggravated trafficking in fentanyl and endangering others while eluding police in Comanche County. The jury delivered a mixed verdict on Tuesday following a two-day trial in Judge Jay Walker’s courtroom. Ty Dontrell Howard, 27, was found guilty of the felony charges of aggravated trafficking in fentanyl and endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police. However, he was acquitted of trafficking in methamphetamine and a misdemeanor count of failure to stop at a red light. Earlier felony charges of child endangerment by permitting the presence of … Read more

Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Denied New Trial Despite Allegations of Jury Tampering by Clerk of Court

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a prehearing, Judge Jean Toal made it clear that she would base her decision on allegations of jury tampering in the case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh on a federal ruling. The defense had to prove interference with the jury and its influence on their verdict. However, it was unlikely that Toal would grant a new trial for Murdaugh based on these allegations. At a hearing in the Richland County courthouse, Toal reiterated her intention to follow the precedent set in a federal ruling. She would ask the 12 jurors a … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Daring Escape and Crime Spree: Pennsylvania Prosecutors Move Forward with Charges

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. – A district judge in Pennsylvania has determined that there is enough evidence to proceed with escape and other charges against Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who was captured last year after being on the run for two weeks. The judge’s decision means that the charges, which include burglary, trespassing, and car theft, will be brought to county court for trial. Cavalcante’s escape from the Chester County Prison last August was captured on video, showing him scaling a wall, climbing over razor wire, and jumping from a roof. During the extensive manhunt … Read more

East Haven Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Young Children: District Attorney

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EAST HAVEN, CT — A 44-year-old man from East Haven, Connecticut has been found guilty by a jury for sexually assaulting young children, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. Lawrence Maenza was convicted on two counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. The verdict was announced by Doyle. During the trial, evidence was presented that showed Maenza had sexually assaulted two children under the age of 10 in various locations across New Haven and Hartford counties. The cases were consolidated and … Read more