Family Sues Alabama Prison Officials Over Death of Inmate on Eve of Release

Elmore, Alabama — Attorneys have initiated a federal wrongful death case for the family of Daniel Williams, a deceased Alabama state prison inmate, alleging he was brutally tortured and murdered by fellow inmates. The legal action implicates senior officials at Staton Correctional Facility, where the incident occurred, and targets systemic failures within the Alabama Department of Corrections. Represented by the law firm Farris, Riley & Pitt, Williams’ family contends he died from a savage attack unaddressed by prison authorities on November 8, 2023. Included as defendants in the suit are the Alabama Department of Corrections … Read more

Georgia’s Longest Criminal Trial Nears Conclusion as YSL Case Jurors Deliberate on Thanksgiving Eve

ATLANTA — As the United States gears up for Thanksgiving festivities, Georgia finds itself at a crucial juncture in what has become the state’s longest-running criminal trial. Jurors in Fulton County are set to continue deliberations on Wednesday, a day before the holiday, focusing on the complex case against two men, Deamonte Kendrick, also known by his stage name Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell. These individuals face serious charges linked to the alleged activities of the Young Slime Life gang, purportedly co-founded by prominent Atlanta rapper Young Thug. The controversial trial, involving the YSL RICO … Read more

Alabama Jury Convicts Man in 2020 Thanksgiving Eve Murder Case

Grove Hill, AL – A Clarke County jury has convicted Jarquise Hayes of murder in the 2020 shooting death of Nicholas Bettis, following a five-day trial that culminated in roughly three and a half hours of deliberation. The verdict was reached after detailed presentations by both the prosecution and defense teams. The incident, which led to Hayes’ conviction, occurred on the evening of November 25, 2020, in the front yard of the victim’s mother’s residence on Tallahatta Springs Road in Thomasville. Testimonies revealed that Hayes had been concealed in bushes across the street when he … Read more

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in St. Paul New Year’s Eve Drive-By Shooting That Left 10-Year-Old Critically Injured

St. Paul, Minn. — A Twin Cities jury has convicted a man in relation to a drive-by shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve, critically wounding a 10-year-old boy. The verdict follows a tense trial that centered on the gunman’s role in a violent start to the year. The incident, which unfolded in a quiet residential neighborhood of St. Paul, left the community in shock as celebrations turned to chaos. The boy, who was watching fireworks, became an unintended victim when a bullet, discharged from a passing vehicle, struck him. Legal proceedings revealed that the … Read more