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Massachusetts Man Found Guilty of Double Murder of Police Officer and Bystander after Lengthy Deliberations

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WEYMOUTH, Mass. – After six days of deliberations, a second jury has found 26-year-old Emanuel Lopes guilty of the murder of Weymouth police sergeant Michael Chesna and Weymouth resident Vera Adams in July 2018. Lopes was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Chesna and second-degree murder for killing Adams. The courtroom erupted in cheers as the guilty verdicts were read, and Chesna’s widow, Cindy Chesna, expressed relief and gratitude outside the courthouse. Lopes also faced several other charges, including assault, carrying a firearm without a license, and larceny of a firearm. This second trial followed … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in Second Trial of Man Accused of Killing Weymouth Police Officer and Bystander

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DEDHAM, Massachusetts – The jury in the trial of Emanuel Lopes, a Massachusetts man accused of murdering a Weymouth police officer and an innocent bystander, will continue deliberations on Wednesday after informing the judge of a deadlock on Monday. Lopes, 26, is facing charges for shooting and killing Weymouth police Sgt. Michael Chesna and Weymouth resident Vera Adams in July 2018. This is Lopes’ second trial after a mistrial was declared last year due to an unresolved verdict. The jury began deliberating on Thursday after receiving instructions from Judge Beverly Cannone at Dedham Superior Court. … Read more

Parents Awarded $32 Million After Benton Police Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager

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Little Rock, Arkansas – A jury has awarded $32 million to the parents of a teenager who was fatally shot by a Benton police officer in 2016. The weeklong trial concluded with the jury finding the city of Benton liable for $30 million and former Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane liable for $1 million. Officer Kyle Ellison, who fired the fatal shots, was cleared of claims of excessive force and assault and battery. The civil trial began on January 29 in Little Rock, focusing on the officer-involved shooting death of 17-year-old Keagan Schweikle. Responding to … Read more

Jury Deliberates: Fate of Former Officer in Teenager’s Killing Rests in Their Hands

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DENVER (AP) – The trial of a former police officer charged with the killing of a teenager has been sent to the jury for deliberation, marking a significant milestone in the closely watched case. The trial, which took place in Denver, Colorado, saw intense proceedings as prosecutors and defense attorneys presented their arguments and evidence. The former officer, whose identity is withheld due to legal restrictions, is accused of fatally shooting a teenager in a controversial incident that sparked outrage and protests. The incident occurred when the officer responded to a call regarding a suspicious … Read more