Jury Sentences Man to 30 Years for July Gas Station Murder in Austin

Austin, Texas – A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following a conviction for first-degree murder in connection with a killing at an east Austin gas station in July 2023. The incident, which marked the city’s 39th homicide of the year, involved the death of 19-year-old Tijarious White. Travis County court officials confirmed that Tajaurae Jones was found guilty by a jury on Dec. 12 after pleading not guilty. The trial brought to light the events of July 16, 2023, when White was fatally injured during what escalated into a violent … Read more

Colorado Bar Exam July Results: 80% Pass Rate as New Lawyers Emerge Ready for Practice

Denver, Colorado – The latest results from the Colorado bar examination, held in July, reveal a significant milestone with 597 of the 744 candidates passing the rigorous test. This 80% pass rate underscores the intense preparation and legal acumen of the aspiring lawyers, while the remaining 20% are faced with deciding whether to retake the test or pursue different career paths. The bar exam, a critical hurdle for those seeking to become licensed attorneys, takes place twice annually under the auspices of the Colorado Supreme Court through its Office of Attorney Admissions. Unlike the broader … Read more

New York Man Convicted of Murder and Assault in Tragic Fourth of July Party Shooting

Garden City, NY — A state jury recently convicted 23-year-old Thomas Massenburg of second-degree murder and additional charges, concluding a trial that spotlighted gang violence stemming from a deadly July 4, 2020, shooting at a house party. The verdict followed five hours of deliberations after the trial, which commenced on September 11 under Judge Howard Sturim. Massenburg, identified by prosecutors as an alleged member of the Mac Baller Bloods gang, was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. According to the district attorney’s office, … Read more

Kansas Jury Finds Man Guilty in July Shooting Death of Wichita Teenager

WICHITA, Kan. — In a verdict that has resonated throughout Sedgwick County, a Kansas jury found a local man guilty of murder in a case involving the fatal shooting of a teenager earlier this year. The defendant, 25-year-old Rico Brown from Valley Center, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Elrecus Nolan Jr. of Wichita. The tragic event that led to Nolan’s untimely death occurred on the night of July 3, signaling a bitter start to the summer for the Wichita community. The incident unfolded just before 10:30 p.m., when Wichita police … Read more