Murder

Alan Dershowitz to Sue JFK’s Grandson Over False Murder Accusations

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Harvard law professor and prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz is set to initiate a defamation lawsuit against Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, following Schlossberg’s allegations on social media that Dershowitz had committed serious crimes. In a statement to The Post on February 19, 2025, Dershowitz declared his preparations to sue, citing misinformation spread by Schlossberg that has potentially damaged his reputation. The conflict arose when Schlossberg, who is also a writer, political correspondent, and social media influencer, posted a video on Instagram in which he appeared disordered and claimed … Read more

Idaho Judge Upholds Use of Genetic Genealogy in University of Idaho Quadruple Murder Case

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Moscow, Idaho — An Idaho court has upheld the legality of pivotal evidence in the trial of Bryan Kohberger, who faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of four University of Idaho students. On Wednesday, Judge Steven Hippler dismissed defense claims that the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to link Kohberger to the crime scene violated his constitutional rights. The ruling followed arguments that stretched over a two-day hearing last month, setting the stage for Kohberger’s trial, scheduled for August. Amidst rising public interest, Hippler decreed that although the courtroom would be closed … Read more

Jury Deliberates Fate of Honolulu Contractor in High-Stakes Murder Retrial

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HONOLULU — Closing arguments concluded on Wednesday in a Honolulu courtroom where Eric Thompson, an East Honolulu contractor, stands accused of the January 2022 murder of Jon Tokuhara, an acupuncturist from Waipahu who was romantically involved with Thompson’s wife. The case, now in the hands of the jury, undergoes its second trial after the first ended in a mistrial with the jury deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous decision. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ben Rose presented Thompson as a calculated individual with both the motive and capability to commit the murder. According to Rose, evidence … Read more

Alabama Jury Convicts Man of Murder and Attempted Murder in 2021 Shooting That Left One Dead, Three Injured

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Carrollton, Alabama — A local jury has delivered a verdict in a high-profile case, finding 31-year-old Jeremy Lynn Colvin guilty on multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder. The decision by the Pickens County jury came after a trial that spanned from Monday to Friday. At the heart of the case was the tragic death of 21-year-old Venson Lamont Barnes, whom Colvin was found guilty of fatally shooting. The violent incident, which occurred on May 30, 2021, also left three other individuals with serious injuries. Police investigations revealed that the shooting took place inside a … Read more