Convicts

Jury Convicts Driver on Lesser Charge in Tragic Death of Father

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Oklahoma City, OK — In a recent decision, an Oklahoma jury convicted a man on a lesser charge in the hit-and-run death of a local father, the outcome falling short of the harsher penalties prosecutors had sought. The defendant, who had faced possible charges of manslaughter, was found guilty of a lesser count that still held him responsible for the fatal incident. The case stirred considerable emotion within the community and drew attention to issues of road safety and pedestrian rights. The victim, a father of two, was fatally struck last year while crossing a … Read more

Alabama Jury Convicts Man of Murder and Attempted Murder in 2021 Shooting That Left One Dead, Three Injured

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Carrollton, Alabama — A local jury has delivered a verdict in a high-profile case, finding 31-year-old Jeremy Lynn Colvin guilty on multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder. The decision by the Pickens County jury came after a trial that spanned from Monday to Friday. At the heart of the case was the tragic death of 21-year-old Venson Lamont Barnes, whom Colvin was found guilty of fatally shooting. The violent incident, which occurred on May 30, 2021, also left three other individuals with serious injuries. Police investigations revealed that the shooting took place inside a … Read more

Anchorage Jury Convicts Tenant of Murdering Apartment Manager Over Lease Dispute

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Anchorage, Alaska – A local man was found guilty Thursday of murdering the manager of the apartment complex where he resided, following a dispute over his lease renewal. After a weeklong trial, Jesse Lee Jones, 28, faced convictions on several counts including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, assault, and tampering with physical evidence. The victim, Josiah Goecker, 34, managed the Alpine Apartments in Anchorage, where Jones was a tenant. The conflict arose when Jones discovered a notice on his door indicating that his lease would not be renewed. Prosecutors shared that this incited Jones to confront … Read more

Oregon Jury Convicts Truck Driver in Deadly I-5 Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers

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SALEM, Ore. — A truck driver has been convicted of multiple manslaughter charges in connection with a devastating accident on Interstate 5 that resulted in the deaths of seven farmworkers earlier this year, marking it one of Oregon’s most severe highway tragedies. The crash has sparked a broader discussion about road safety and the responsibilities of drivers on major highways. On Wednesday, the Marion County court found the driver, Lincoln Smith, 54, of California, guilty of seven counts of second-degree manslaughter. Additionally, he was convicted of reckless driving. However, the jury exonerated him on charges … Read more