Killing

Judge Excludes Testimony of Deceased Witness in Brandon Crump Jr.’s Trial for Killing of Rowan Sweeney

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Youngstown, Ohio – Testimony from a deceased witness to the killing of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney will not be admitted as evidence in the upcoming trial of defendant Brandon Crump Jr., ruled Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Anthony D’Apolito on Friday. The ruling came after attorneys in the case exchanged filings and made oral arguments before Judge D’Apolito. Crump’s attorney, Lou DeFabio, argued that the testimony given by the witness, Yarnell Green Jr., in 2021 was related to a different charge faced by Crump at the time, not the charges currently faced by Crump, which include … Read more

Former elected official accused of killing Las Vegas reporter seeks speedy trial as new attorney takes over

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former elected official in Las Vegas accused of murdering an investigative reporter is seeking a new trial date. Robert Telles, the former Democratic county administrator, has hired a new attorney, Robert Draskovich, and hopes to go to trial as early as March 18. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, recently failed in his second attempt to remove the judge overseeing his case due to alleged bias against him. Prosecutors argue that there is substantial evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA found under the victim’s … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Former New Orleans Saints Star Amidst Explosive Allegations

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New Orleans, LA – A highly anticipated trial is set to begin on Monday for a man accused of killing former New Orleans Saints star, Will Smith. Cardell Hayes will finally face justice after his attorneys made shocking allegations just days before the selection of a jury. The trial will consist of 12 jurors and three alternatives, with opening statements scheduled for Tuesday. In 2016, Hayes admitted to shooting and killing Smith but claimed it was an act of self-defense. Although he was initially convicted, the verdict was later overturned due to a non-unanimous jury … Read more

Ex-Boyfriend Accused of Killing Winona Woman Seeks Dismissal of First-Degree Murder Charge

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WINONA, Minn. – Adam Fravel, the prime suspect in the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, is currently seeking to have the first-degree premeditated murder charge against him dismissed. Fravel and his legal team argue that the evidence presented to the grand jury does not sufficiently support this charge. Kingsbury went missing on March 31, 2023, and her body was discovered north of Mabel on June 7. Fravel, who is the father of Kingsbury’s two children and previously her boyfriend, was arrested and charged with murder in June. In addition to the motion to dismiss the charge, … Read more