Mistaken

Jury Acquits Man in Case of Fatal Mistaken Identity

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Albuquerque, N.M. — A man accused of a murder based on mistaken identity has been acquitted by a jury after contentious deliberations and a trial that highlighted issues of witness reliability and law enforcement procedures in identification. The case centered around a tragic incident from two years ago, where a fatal shooting occurred in a busy Albuquerque neighborhood. The defendant, whose name has been withheld to protect his privacy following the acquittal, had consistently maintained his innocence, asserting that he was nowhere near the crime scene at the time of the murder. Prosecutors initially argued … Read more

D.C. Man Denied $340 Million Powerball Jackpot Due to Mistaken Website Numbers, Files Lawsuit Against District and Lottery Officials

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Washington D.C. – A man from Washington D.C. believed he had struck it rich with a $340 million Powerball prize, only to be told that there had been a mistake. Joseph Cheeks has now taken legal action against the District, Powerball, and various government offices and affiliated companies because they have refused to pay him his winnings. According to Cheeks, his numbers appeared on the D.C. Lottery’s website after the January 7 drawing last year. Although Cheeks didn’t watch the drawing on January 7, he checked the D.C. Lottery website on the morning of January … Read more

Tragic Case of Mistaken Driveway: Jury Selection Begins in Second-Degree Murder Trial

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Salem, Washington County – Jury selection commenced on Friday for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is facing the top charge of second-degree murder for the death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The selection process will span multiple days until a jury is fully chosen, with the trial scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. As a result of the unusually large pool of potential jurors, the proceedings are closed to the public and the media. The incident occurred on April 15, 2023, when Monahan allegedly fired a 20-gauge shotgun at an SUV that had mistakenly entered his … Read more