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Jury Recommends Monumental 1,760-Year Sentence for Covington Man in Child Pornography Case

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Covington, Kentucky – In a striking recommendation from a jury, a Covington man, Caine D. Carter, 30, is facing a suggested total of 1,760 years in prison on multiple child pornography charges. Despite this staggering number, state laws will cap his sentence at a maximum of 20 years. The charges stemmed from an incident reported by a Covington computer repair shop on April 18, 2023, where a technician discovered multiple images and videos of child sexual assault on a customer’s computer. Covington detectives were alerted and confirmed the computer was owned by Carter. A thorough … Read more

Christian County Jury Convicts Man in 2021 Shooting; Recommends 30-Year Sentence

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Hopkinsville, KY — A jury in Christian County Circuit Court took just over two hours on Friday to convict Cortez Hairston Jr. of murder, culminating a week-long trial that swayed the courtroom with testimonies and fervent legal debates. Hairston, who faced charges for the fatal shooting of Adrian Acree in October 2021, was later handed a 30-year prison recommendation, casting a somber tone over what has been a complex judicial journey involving multiple defendants and motives. The sequence of events leading to Hairston’s conviction began vividly on a Hopkinsville street where Acree was found deceased … Read more

Second Jury Reaffirms Guilty Verdict in Tulsa Girlfriend Murder Case, Recommends Life Again

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a significant decision this week, Alonzo Kelly was convicted for the second time in the 2016 murder of his girlfriend, Charletta Thomas, officials reported. The repeated guilty verdict came after a retrial was mandated by an appeals court, reasserting the gravity of the crime that has captivated local attention for years. Kelly, who was initially found guilty in 2021 and sentenced to a life term, challenged the verdict, arguing his right to self-representation was unjustly denied. His appeal brought the case back to the spotlight, culminating in this week’s retrial where … Read more

Jury Recommends Death Penalty in Retrial of Man Who Killed Florida Police Officer

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. — In a significant legal decision, a jury on Friday recommended the death penalty for Robert Bailey, a man previously convicted for the 2005 killing of a Panama City Beach police officer. The jury’s decision, with a split of 9 to 3, marks a poignant chapter in a case that has spanned nearly two decades. Bailey was convicted for the murder of Officer Kevin Kight, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop on March 27, 2005. This incident shook the local community and highlighted the risks law enforcement officers face daily. … Read more