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Georgia Homeowners Granted Freedom: Judge Allows Exit from Decades-Long Listings

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ATLANTA — Homeowners in Georgia may now have the option to terminate contentious 40-year property listings, following a recent judicial ruling. This decision, which could impact numerous properties across the state, addresses ongoing concerns regarding long-term real estate agreements that some homeowners have found burdensome. The case centered around the implications of a specific agreement type that tied homeowners to their properties for an extended period. Many residents argued that these lengthy contracts hindered their ability to sell their homes or adapt to changing circumstances. By allowing homeowners to exit these agreements, the ruling has … Read more

63-Year-Old Mexican National Convicted of Murder after Decades-Long Flight from Justice in Ohio Shooting

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HAMILTON, Ohio — A jury found Antonio Riano, a 63-year-old Mexican national, guilty of murder on Friday for the 2004 shooting death of Benjamin Becarra. The jury’s decision came less than two hours after deliberations began. Riano, who has been indicted since December 2004, is facing a sentence ranging from 18 years to life in prison, which will include an additional three years for a firearm specification. Sentencing is scheduled for July 14. During closing arguments, the defense sought to have the jury consider a verdict of voluntary manslaughter. However, Butler County Judge Michael Oster … Read more

Sean "Diddy" Combs Faces Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Amidst Allegations of Decades-Long Abuse

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NEW YORK — Jury selection began Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, marking a significant moment in the hip-hop mogul’s contentious career. Opening statements and witness testimony are anticipated next week, with the trial expected to last at least eight weeks. During the selection process, multiple potential jurors were briefed on the charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy against Combs by Judge Arun Subramanian. He reminded jurors that Combs has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Combs, 55, appeared in court wearing a sweater over … Read more

Justice at Last: Tulsa Man Exonerated After DNA Evidence Reveals Decades-Long Cover-Up in Rape Case

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TULSA, Okla. — A legal battle is underway in Tulsa as Henry Jamerson, who spent 24 years behind bars for a 1991 rape conviction that was recently overturned, is suing local law enforcement and judicial authorities over alleged civil rights violations and misconduct. The lawsuit, filed on April 14, accuses Tulsa police officers past and present, along with the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office, of hiding critical evidence for decades. Having been convicted in 1991, Jamerson was released from prison in 2015 and has since been working diligently to clear his name. His efforts bore … Read more