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Former High School Principal Acquitted on All Counts in Williamsport Student Sex Assault Case

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Williamsport, Pa. – A courtroom filled with tension fell silent as the foreman announced a total of 26 not guilty verdicts in the case of Roger Weaver Freed, the ex-principal of Williamsport Area High School, clearing him of charges that he sexually assaulted a student. This verdict comes after a thorough evening deliberation by the jury on Thursday, highlighting yet another Williamsport Area School District employee acquitted in similar circumstances. Previously, Chris Yoder was also found not guilty, while Michelle Pulizzi received probation for her involvement with a student. As the not guilty verdicts were … Read more

Elkton Man Convicted on 15 Counts, Faces Century Behind Bars for Armed Convenience Store Heist

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Cecilton, MD — Following a swift jury decision, Wayne Donald Yurcovic, 42, faces a possible life-altering prison term exceeding 100 years after being found guilty on 15 charges, including armed robbery and assault. This conviction springs from an incident last October during which he targeted a convenience store in Cecilton. The conclusion came after a brief deliberation period, approximately 90 minutes, ending a two-day trial in the Cecil County Circuit Court. The jurors convicted Yurcovic of severe offenses such as first-degree assault and the use of a handgun in the commission of a felony, alongside … Read more

California Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Counts of Child Sexual Assault, Faces Life Sentence

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REDDING, Calif. — A Shasta County court delivered a verdict on Thursday that found Jerry Anthony Patnode Jr. guilty on multiple felony charges involving severe child sexual abuse. The decision, reached after a thorough review of the case, means Patnode Jr. could be facing up to 38 years or potentially life in state prison. Sentencing is slated for Monday, Sep. 23. The charges laid against Patnode Jr. were significant and distressing, highlighting a grim breach of trust. He was accused of two counts of oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child aged 10 years … Read more

Jury Delivers Verdict in High-Profile Murder Trial of Ray Vera, Guilty on All Counts

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – The jury in the trial of Ray Vera, who was accused of murdering Marine Staff Sgt. Bryce Rudisell, has finally reached a verdict. Along with the murder charge, Vera also faced two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one against Staff Sgt. Andrew Cauwell and the other against Staff Sgt. Devin Casey. After six days of listening to arguments from both the prosecution and defense, the jurors found Vera guilty on all counts. Sentencing for Vera is scheduled to take place on April 10 at 8:15 a.m. The trial … Read more