Deaths

Attorneys Request Acquittal or Retrial for Convicted Smugglers Citing Trial Errors, After Tragic Deaths at U.S.-Canada Border

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Fergus Falls, MN — Legal teams are pushing for acquittal or a retrial for two men convicted in a human smuggling case tied to the tragic deaths of an Indian family near the frosty Manitoba-U.S. border during January 2022. Defense motions filed Friday in the United States District Court in Minnesota seek to overturn November’s convictions of Harshkumar Patel, originally from India and residing in Chicago, and Steve Shand of Florida, who faced charges of bringing unauthorized individuals into the U.S., transporting them across states, and profiting from these actions. This legal move follows the … Read more

Massachusetts Mother to Pursue Insanity Defense in Tragic Case of Children’s Deaths

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Duxbury, MA — In a tragic case that has gripped Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of the murder of her three young children, is set to pursue an insanity defense, according to court filings. The incident occurred on January 24, 2023, inside the family home. Legal documents reveal that Clancy’s defense team, led by attorney Kevin Reddington, submitted a notice asserting her lack of criminal responsibility due to mental illness. This legal move, filed in Plymouth Superior Court, indicates that expert witness testimony will support her mental condition at the time of the crime. … Read more

Convicted Nurse’s Attorney Seeks Appeal After Key Expert Revises Testimony on Infant Deaths

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LONDON — A significant legal challenge is brewing for Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse serving multiple life sentences for the murder of seven infants, as her attorney revealed intentions to appeal her convictions. Letby was also convicted for the attempted murder of seven other babies during her tenure at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, England, during 2015 and 2016. The forthcoming appeal is anchored on new developments surrounding the testimony of a key expert witness, whose revised opinion could potentially destabilize the foundation of Letby’s conviction. Mark McDonald, Letby’s legal representative, disclosed … Read more

Multnomah County Jails in Crisis: Grand Jury Report Reveals Urgent Safety and Staffing Issues Amid Rising Inmate Deaths

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Portland, Oregon – A profound crisis is sweeping through Multnomah County’s jail system, compromising the welfare and safety of the public, according to a newly released corrections grand jury report. Following a series of inmate fatalities that commenced in 2022, the report sheds light on severe shortcomings in the local jails, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reforms. The inquiry, undertaken by seven grand jurors who inspected the county’s three jails and one prison over recent months, has pinpointed critical issues primarily stemming from staff shortages and outdated facilities. Corrections officers are compelled to work … Read more