Murders

Brooklyn’s ‘Bully Gang’ Turns to Rap and Pot Dealing as a Means of Survival, Defense Claims in Trial for Murders

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BROOKLYN, NY – Moeleek Harrell, the alleged leader of the “Bully Gang,” currently on trial for three counts of murder, is being portrayed by his lawyer as a pot dealer and rap artist who simply sought to make ends meet after losing close friends to violence. Harrell and his associates adopted the name “Bully Gang” in an effort to reclaim the term, as they were frequently bullied growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. Their intention was to establish themselves as rap artists within the industry. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joy … Read more

Unresolved Cold Case Takes Center Stage as Jury Trial Date Nears for Tony Haase, a Suspect in the 1992 Togstad and Mumbrue Murders

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Boscobel, Wisconsin – A jury trial date has been set for Tony Haase, who is facing charges in connection with the 1992 murders of Togstad and Mumbrue. The trial is scheduled to begin on August 2, 2024. The case has gained significant attention due to its long-standing unsolved status and the heinous nature of the crimes. Haase is accused of the brutal killings of brothers Charles and David Togstad, as well as their friend Drake Mumbrue. The victims were found dead in their mobile home, and the case remained unsolved for over three decades. However, … Read more

Deliberations Continue in Retrial of Man Charged with Murders of Police Sgt. and Bystander

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Quincy, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts jury is currently in its fourth day of deliberations in the retrial of Emanuel Lopes, who is facing murder charges for the killings of a police sergeant and a bystander in 2018. The second Norfolk Superior Court jury to consider the case has thus far been unable to reach a verdict, similar to the outcome of the first trial. The jury was denied a request for a mistrial by Judge Beverly Cannone on Wednesday and instructed to continue their deliberations. In the retrial, both the prosecution and the defense presented … Read more

Special Judge Stands Strong: Refuses Defense Request to Step Down in Delphi Murders Case

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The special judge overseeing the Delphi murders case has declined a request from the defense to step down from the trial. On Tuesday, Special Judge Frances Gull made her decision known, rejecting the defense team’s plea to have her removed from Richard Allen’s case. The defense argued that Judge Gull was biased against Allen and his attorneys. However, Judge Gull cited an earlier unanimous decision by the Indiana Supreme Court which upheld her position in the case. Allen is scheduled to appear in court next week for a hearing, with his trial … Read more