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Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in Dramatic Stabbing Case: Sentencing to Follow

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CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper man has been found guilty of second-degree homicide in the stabbing death of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. After less than four hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, took the stand in his own defense on Friday, tearfully claiming that he had stabbed Schroeder, his longtime friend, in self-defense on June 26, 2021. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence that tied Marquez to Schroeder’s death. The district attorney reminded the jury of Marquez’s initial denial of any knowledge of Schroeder’s whereabouts during an interview … Read more

Solano County Man Found Guilty of Disturbing Child Sex Assaults – Faces Lifetime Imprisonment

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Fairfield, California – A 68-year-old man from Solano County has been convicted for multiple child sex assaults and now faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars. The verdict was reached by a jury in Solano County Superior Court after a six-day trial. Robert Fernandez was found guilty of two counts of sexual penetration with a child under 10 years old and three counts of a lewd act on a child under 14 years old. The victim, who was particularly vulnerable, fell prey to Fernandez, who took advantage of a position … Read more

Washington Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl on Indian Reservation

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Great Falls, Montana – A Washington man has been found guilty by a federal jury of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in communities in Hill County and on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. The defendant, Antonio Ledesma Rodriguez, also known as Uncle, was convicted on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and distribution of fentanyl after a three-day trial. Rodriguez faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and at least three years … Read more

Justice Served: Evans Man Found Guilty of Murder in Brutal Beating Death

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Evans, Georgia – A man from Evans has been found guilty of murder in connection with the fatal beating of another individual. After a lengthy trial, a jury determined that the accused, whose identity has not been disclosed, was responsible for the death of the victim. The incident took place in Evans, a city located in the state of Georgia. Details surrounding the event are limited, but it is understood that the victim was subjected to a severe beating that ultimately resulted in their death. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. The trial, which … Read more