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Gary Man Faces Decades Behind Bars for Fatal Shooting at 5th Avenue Gas Station

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GARY, Ind. – A Gary man was found guilty on Wednesday for a fatal shooting at a gas station on 5th Avenue. Aaron Sawyer, 26, now faces a sentence of 45 to 65 years for the murder. Additionally, he is looking at another seven years for a firearms enhancement, according to his attorney, John Cantrell. The exact date for his sentencing has yet to be determined. Sawyer, identified as the gunman, was charged in connection with the shooting death of Dorell Townsend, 22, who was also from Gary, on May 31, 2020. Terry Horton, Sawyer’s … Read more

Wagener Teacher’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Dominion Energy and Comporium Over Fatal Utility Pole Incident

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WAGENER, S.C. – The family of a South Carolina teacher has filed a lawsuit against Dominion Energy and Comporium, claiming their negligence resulted in her tragic death. Last year, Jeunelle Robinson, a teacher at Wagener-Salley High School, was fatally struck by a utility pole while walking along Main Street in Wagener. The lawsuit alleges that a truck hit low hanging utility lines, causing eight poles to be uprooted, one of which struck and killed Robinson. According to the lawsuit, the utility poles that caused the accident were over sixty years old and had extensive wood … Read more

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Fatal Shooting of Cathedral Catholic High School Teacher

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SAN DIEGO, California – A jury has delivered a verdict in the case of Jesse Milton Alvarez, who was on trial for the murder of a teacher outside his North Park home. Mario Fierro, a teacher at Cathedral Catholic High School, was shot multiple times on February 1, 2021, as he was preparing to go to work. The jury found Alvarez guilty of first-degree murder with the special-circumstances allegation of lying in wait. Alvarez now faces a life sentence without parole, with sentencing set for May 10. During the trial, prosecutors argued that Alvarez killed … Read more

Rebecca Grossman Faces Immediate Jail Time After Verdict in Fatal Reckless Driving Case

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Los Angeles, California – After being found guilty of second-degree murder in a case involving the death of two young boys, Rebecca Grossman was immediately remanded into custody by the judge. Despite her plans to appeal the verdict, Grossman was sent to jail ahead of her sentencing, leaving many wondering how this is possible. In criminal cases, when sentencing is not conducted immediately after a guilty verdict, there are several options available to the judge. The defendant may be kept in custody if they were already confined, ordered into custody right away, or required to … Read more