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Adnan Syed May Gain Permanent Freedom as Judge Considers Sentence Reduction

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Baltimore — More than a decade has passed since Adnan Syed’s criminal case gripped millions through the widely-followed podcast “Serial.” Now, a judicial authority in Baltimore is deliberating whether to amend Syed’s penalty to time already served, a decision that could permit him to continue living freely, while his original guilty verdict persists ostensibly unaltered. Following the explosive popularity of “Serial,” which meticulously dissected the intricacies of Syed’s case in its debut season, public and legal scrutiny intensified. Syed was convicted in 2000 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. The case against … Read more

New Mexico Addresses Doctor Exodus: Legislative Efforts to Reform Medical Malpractice Laws Gain Momentum

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In Santa Fe, New Mexico, recent legislative moves aim to address the exodus of healthcare providers from the state by adjusting the medical malpractice laws that were implemented in 2020. Originally intended to increase accountability, these laws have inadvertently led to skyrocketing insurance costs for medical professionals, making New Mexico less attractive compared to its neighbors. In response, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasized the urgency during her State of the State address, pressing for reforms to create a more favorable environment for top medical professionals to practice in New Mexico. She pointed out the disparities … Read more

Miami Jury Deliberates Resentencing in Infamous ‘Pain and Gain’ Murder Case

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MIAMI, Fla. – The court continued jury deliberations Thursday in the high-profile resentencing trial centered on a gruesome case from the 1990s that caught Hollywood’s attention. The violent saga inspired the 2013 film “Pain and Gain,” mirroring the real-life story of the murders committed by Daniel Lugo and Noel Doorbal, two former bodybuilders involved in a murderous extortion scheme. Jurors spent over two hours deliberating before reaching a decision on Lugo’s sentence. However, the judge has withheld releasing the verdict pending the outcome of Doorbal’s jury, which also commenced deliberations earlier that day. The final … Read more

Jury Deliberates Fate of ‘Pain & Gain’ Movie-Inspired Convicts in Miami Retrial

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MIAMI, Fla. – As the retrial for two Miami bodybuilders concludes, the dark narrative that inspired the film “Pain & Gain” returns to the spotlight. Defendants Noel Doorbal and Daniel Lugo faced the final phase of their resentencing trial Wednesday, nearly three decades after the vicious murders of Kristina Furton and Frank Griga thrust them into the national consciousness. Both members of the infamous “Sun Gym Gang,” Doorbal and Lugo were initially sentenced to death for their roles in the brutal 1990s scheme involving kidnapping, extortion, and murder. The victims were drugged with horse tranquilizers … Read more