Convictions

California Double Murder Case Sparks Debate Over Possible Overturn of Decades-Old Convictions Amid Celebrity Support

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Sacramento, CA – Decades-old double murder convictions in California have recently resurfaced in the media, igniting discussions and capturing public interest amid calls for the release of the two individuals found guilty. This renewed attention has garnered celebrity endorsements and sparked a heated debate over the roles of the district attorney and the governor in potentially overturning the jury’s decision. In the midst of this controversy, opinions are sharply divided. Some community members and legal experts insist that the convicted individuals should remain behind bars, upholding the original verdict handed down by the jury. On … Read more

Judge Upholds Convictions in Child Manslaughter Case Amid Allegations of Jury Misconduct

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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. — The convictions of Arthur Davies, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and assault on a child leading to death, will not be overturned as a judge in Joshua Tree rejected a bid for a new trial on Friday. Davies, a 41-year-old resident of Yucca Valley, faces up to 25 years to life in prison due to these charges linked to the death of 17-month-old Parker Schumacher in 2018. During a hearing, Judge Rasheed Alexander considered yet left unresolved a motion that could possibly grant Davies a new trial based on … Read more

Gisèle Pelicot Finds ‘No Satisfaction’ in Convictions of 50 Men Charged with Her Assault, Focused on Future Advocacy

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Mazan, France – After a grueling 67 days of trial spanning over four years, Gisèle Pelicot expressed relief following the conviction of all individuals accused in her rape and sexual assault case. The verdicts, delivered recently in a court in Avignon, concluded a harrowing chapter for Pelicot, who underwent unprecedented trauma while in a drugged and unconscious state over nearly a decade. Pelicot, who turned 72 during the trial, was said to have endured sexual assaults that could tally more than 200 incidents between 2011 and 2020. These were committed by various strangers whom her … Read more

New York’s Clean Slate Act Launches, Offering a Fresh Start for Eligible Individuals with Past Convictions

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New York, NY — A significant legislative change, known as the Clean Slate Act, will take effect this Saturday in New York State, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s approach to criminal justice reform. This new law will allow many individuals with past convictions to have their records sealed, thereby improving their opportunities for housing, education, and employment. However, the provision does not apply universally. Records of severe offenses, such as Class A felonies and sex crimes that are not drug-related, including murder, will remain unsealed and accessible. The specifics of the Clean Slate … Read more