Convicts

Jury Convicts Fulton County Man in Fatal New Year’s Eve Shooting, Ends Tragic 2021 Incident

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ATLANTA — In Fulton County, a decisive jury has convicted Dequavius Franklin of felony murder among other charges, in connection with a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve 2021. The verdict addressed multiple accusations, including aggravated assault, home invasion, and possession of a firearm during a felony. The incident that led to Franklin’s conviction unfolded in Atlanta’s Dixie Hill neighborhood. Authorities were summoned to a residence on Bethel Drive where they discovered Jaquon Anderson deceased, sustaining multiple gunshot injuries. During the legal proceedings, a chilling narrative emerged. A witness present with Anderson moments before the … Read more

Connecticut Jury Convicts Man in 2020 College Dorm Assault Case

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New Britain, Conn. — A Superior Court jury in New Britain found a 22-year-old Columbia resident, Cole Szegda, guilty of first-degree sexual assault last Friday, according to authorities. The verdict came following allegations that Szegda assaulted a fellow student in a dormitory at Central Connecticut State University on October 23, 2020. The incident, which took place within the confines of campus housing, has since drawn significant attention from the local community and advocacy groups focusing on campus safety and sexual assault awareness. Szegda is scheduled to be sentenced on August 29 at the New Britain … Read more

DC Court Convicts Trio in Tense Trial Over Tragic Youth Shooting and Citywide Violence

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Washington, D.C. – Three men were found guilty on Thursday in a high-profile case involving the murder of a 13-year-old boy and a series of related violent crimes, concluding a months-long trial that has gripped the community. The DC Superior Court jury delivered a verdict convicting Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, and Stephen Nelson, 22, of charges including first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy, and multiple counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. The charges stem from a fatal incident on March 1, 2020, that resulted in the death of Malachi Lukes … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Jury Convicts Man of Murder After Intense Legal Battle

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BOONEVILLE, Miss. – A jury in Booneville, Mississippi, has reached a verdict finding a man guilty of murder. The trial, which captivated the local community, concluded with the convict facing a potentially lengthy prison sentence. The trial centered around the events of a fateful night, in which the man committed a heinous act that resulted in the loss of another person’s life. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including eye witness testimonies and forensic analysis, directly linking the defendant to the crime. Throughout the trial, tensions ran high as both the prosecution and defense presented their … Read more