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Montana Law School Grad Found Not Guilty of Attempted Rape But Convicted on Other Charges in High-Profile Case

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Missoula, MT — In a late Friday deliberation, a Missoula jury issued a mixed verdict in the trial of Cole Larson Levine, a 25-year-old former University of Montana law student. Levine was acquitted of attempted sexual intercourse without consent but was convicted on four other charges including aggravated assault. The accusations stemmed from an incident reported in downtown Missoula in August 2022. Along with the assault charges, Levine was found guilty of destruction or tampering with a communication device and unlawful restraint, a lesser charge related to allegations of attempted kidnapping. Additionally, Levine faced consequences … Read more

Business Instructor Guilty of Laundering Over $800K in Complex Email Fraud Scheme Targeting Churches and Businesses

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa — A Pennsylvania woman has been convicted of orchestrating a sophisticated financial fraud scheme, diverting over $800,000 through hacked email accounts, including one from a Cedar Rapids church involved in a major renovation project. The scheme targeted various entities across the U.S., leading to significant financial losses. Margo Ann Williams, 62, of Scranton, faced charges in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, where she was found guilty of multiple counts including bank fraud, money laundering, and engaging in transactions with criminally derived property. The verdict followed a three-day … Read more

Local Man Found Not Guilty in Nighttime Sidewalk Incident; Defense Criticizes Police Investigation

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Lawrence, KS — A Lawrence man has been cleared of all charges linked to a confrontation on a city sidewalk late one night, prompting his defense to claim a significant lapse in police investigation efforts. The verdict was delivered after a brief yet contentious trial that questioned the conduct of the officers involved and the integrity of their investigation. The accused, whose name has been withheld for privacy reasons, faced allegations stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred shortly after midnight last year. During the trial, his attorney argued that Lawrence police had failed to … Read more

Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder After Viral Courtroom Attack on Judge

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Las Vegas, NV — In a shocking incident caught on video and widely viewed online, a Nevada man has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a judge. The attack occurred during a court proceeding in which the judge was officiating, highlighting a rare and alarming assault within a judicial setting. The man, identified as 34-year-old John Doe (name changed), entered his plea recently, acknowledging his intention to harm the judge. He was initially facing charges of both attempted murder and battery with a weapon, among other counts. The plea deal came after considerable deliberation, … Read more