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Second Trial Ends in Mistrial for Oregon Swim Instructor Accused of Groping Students

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OREGON, Wis. — The retrial of a local swim instructor charged with groping students concluded Thursday without a definitive verdict, resulting in a second mistrial. James Meicher, 71, faces three counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child linked to incidents that alleged occurred at the Oregon Community Pool in 2022. The retelling of the case follows a complicated legal process that began last November when jurors in the first trial could not reach a consensus, prompting a mistrial. Concerns have been raised about Meicher’s conduct, with allegations surfacing that staff at the pool were … Read more

Calgary Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Stabbing of Fitness Instructor Amid Hallucinations Defense

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CALGARY, Canada — A jury has convicted a 29-year-old man of first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of a fitness instructor on a downtown street three years ago. Michael Adenyi was found guilty in the death of Vanessa Ladouceur, who was reportedly attacked while walking on the street in 2022. During the trial, Adenyi claimed he was hallucinating and believed he was assaulting a creature rather than a person. His defense argued that he was not criminally responsible for his actions due to a mental disorder. In his testimony, Adenyi described experiencing vivid hallucinations, stating … 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