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Ector County Jurors Find Man Guilty of Murder in 2024 Shooting Case

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ODESSA, Texas — An Ector County jury has found a man guilty of murder stemming from a shooting incident that occurred earlier this year. The conviction comes as part of a broader effort by local law enforcement to address violent crime in the area. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence linking the defendant to the fatal shooting that claimed the life of 29-year-old James Smith in January. Witness testimonies and forensic analysis formed the backbone of the case, leading the jury to deliberate for several hours before reaching a verdict. The shooting reportedly took … Read more

Jury Weighs Key Evidence in Federal Wrongful-Death Case of Unarmed Man Shot by Baldwin County Deputy

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MOBILE, Ala. — A federal jury began deliberations Thursday in a wrongful-death civil trial surrounding the fatal shooting of Jonathan Victor by Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Matthew Hunady. The trial stems from a May 2017 incident on Interstate 10, where Hunady shot Victor during a tense standoff after a single-vehicle accident. The central question before jurors is whether Hunady’s actions constituted excessive force. Both sides acknowledged key details from dashcam and bodycam footage but clashed on their interpretations. During closing arguments, plaintiff’s lawyer Jack Samuel Tenenbaum argued that Victor, a Louisiana resident, should not … Read more

Weleetka Man Convicted of Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Okfuskee County

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal jury has convicted a Weleetka man for his role in a murder that took place in Okfuskee County in June 2024. Michael Wayne Lambert was found guilty on multiple counts, including one for murder in Indian Country and additional charges related to firearm use in connection with the violent crime. The trial commenced on September 8, 2025, and concluded three days later, on September 11. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that Lambert intentionally shot Michael Villalpando multiple times while the victim was on the stairs of an apartment complex in Okemah. … Read more

Minot Man Convicted of Exploiting Vulnerable Elderly Residents in Disturbing Care Facility Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Ward County jury has found Dalton Hattem guilty of sexually abusive actions against elderly residents in a Minot long-term care facility. The verdict was reached quickly, with jurors deliberating for only 16 minutes before concluding that Hattem exploited individuals who were vulnerable due to age, illness, or cognitive limitations. Prosecutors presented evidence, including explicit communications and videos between Hattem and his wife, Amber, which outlined a disturbing pattern of exploitation. The jury’s decision, which includes two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition, carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 … Read more