Crimes

Virginia Beach Double Murder Trial: Jury Deliberates After Testimony Reveals Horrific Crimes

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A jury is set to deliberate in the Cola Beale IV double murder trial after two days of testimony. The Commonwealth rested after 15 witnesses testified about a series of violent crimes that occurred in late March 2022. Beale faces charges of aggravated murder, animal cruelty causing death, arson, and gun charges. Aggravated murder carries a potential sentence of life in prison without parole. Beale admitted to killing his girlfriend, Czavi’er Hill, and his father figure, Clifton Baxter, in Virginia Beach before traveling to Norfolk and killing his cousin. He was … Read more

Surge in School Hate Crimes Linked to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Republican-led States: Revealing Report

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In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a report suggests that school hate crimes have quadrupled due to the implementation of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Republican-led states. The findings shed light on the concerning impact these legislation have had on the well-being and safety of LGBTQ+ students. According to the report, released on Wednesday, there has been a clear correlation between the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ laws and the rise in hate crimes in schools. The surge in discriminatory policies appears to create a hostile environment that fosters violence and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ individuals. While Louisiana is just one example, … Read more

Former Teacher of the Year Finalist Found Guilty of Sex Crimes: Faces Prison Sentence

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NORMAN, Oklahoma – A former assistant principal at Norman High School found himself convicted of sex crimes. Robert Davis, who was a finalist for Teacher of the Year in 2018, faced charges filed in 2019 in Canadian County after a woman accused him of drugging and assaulting her. According to court records, she alleged that Davis offered her a drink during her visit to his residence, after which she began feeling dizzy and eventually passed out. The victim recounted waking up to find Davis sitting beside her on the bed. Shockingly, she awoke again wearing … Read more

FTX Founder Faces “Grotesque” Suggested 100-Year Prison Sentence for Cryptocurrency Crimes, Lawyer Calls for Leniency

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NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, called the suggested 100-year prison sentence for his client “grotesque” and “barbaric.” Attorney Marc Mukasey argued that a term of a few years behind bars would be more appropriate for the cryptocurrency crimes that Bankman-Fried still disputes. In presentence arguments filed in Manhattan federal court, Mukasey contended that the report by probation officers improperly calculated the federal sentencing guidelines. The recommendation of a 100-year sentence falls just 10 years short of the maximum possible sentence of 110 years. Prosecutors, who will respond in … Read more