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Hamilton County Mother Sentenced to Prison in Child Abuse Case: Victim Speaks Out

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – A Hamilton County mother has been sentenced to 3 to 4.5 years in prison for child endangerment, following a trial that lasted nearly two years. The sentencing was delivered on Wednesday by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Alison Hathaway. Amy Rodriguez-Dangel, 46, was found guilty of four counts of child endangerment. During the hearing, the victim expressed the impact that Rodriguez-Dangel had on their life, stating, “Amy took away my freedom, she took away my rights, and she betrayed my trust.” The case began in 2022, when Rodriguez-Dangel and her husband … Read more

Mother Acquitted of Felony Murder Charges but Found Guilty of Concealing Son’s Death in Decades-Old Cold Case

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — After more than 20 years, a DeKalb County jury has reached a verdict in the case of a woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son. Teresa Black stood trial for the alleged murder of her son, William Hamilton, whose remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County in 1999. The case remained a mystery until recent developments in 2022. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes has been closely following the trial at the DeKalb County Courthouse. On Tuesday, the jury deliberated and came to a decision just after 1:30 p.m. The verdict … Read more

Mother on Trial for Alleged Murder of 6-Year-Old Son Found Dead 20 Years Ago

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Atlanta, Georgia – Teresa Black, a woman accused of giving her son a toxic dose of medication and disposing of his body, is currently on trial for multiple charges, including murder. Prosecutors allege that Black not only administered a lethal combination of Tylenol and Benadryl to her son, but also struck him in the head before abandoning his remains in a wooded area. The trial has been marked by emotional testimony and arguments from both sides. During the trial, Black’s defense attorney, Bozarth, pleaded with the jurors to separate their feelings towards his client from … Read more

Mother Files Million-Dollar Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police Over Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and several officers are facing a wrongful death lawsuit after the shooting and killing of 19-year-old Isaiah Williams. The mother of the victim, Latia Alexander, filed the lawsuit in Federal Court, seeking at least $1 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the officers violated Williams’ constitutional rights and caused extreme emotional distress to his family. The suit names LVMPD and SWAT-team officers Kerry Kubla, Brice Clements, Alex Gonzales, Russell Backman, James Rothenburg, James Bertuccini, and up to 20 additional department employees as defendants. … Read more