Jury Weighs Verdict in Shocking Raleigh Murder Case: Son Accused of Fatally Beating Mother Amid Substance Abuse Claims

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jury deliberations are set to continue Friday in the murder trial of Christopher McCullough, a 31-year-old man accused of fatally assaulting his mother. The trial has drawn attention due to the nature of the charges and the circumstances surrounding the incident. On Thursday morning, both the prosecution and defense delivered closing arguments before jurors began deliberating in the afternoon. McCullough faces serious charges following an incident that occurred at his parents’ residence on August 6, 2023. During the altercation, both his mother, Mary, 75, and his father sustained injuries and required hospitalization. … Read more

Missouri Father Sues Utility Companies Over House Explosion That Killed Son, Alleging Negligence and Safety Violations

LEXINGTON, Mo. — A devastating house explosion earlier this month has led to a legal battle as Jacob Cunningham, a father who lost his son and suffered injuries alongside his daughter, filed a lawsuit against four utility and construction companies. The lawsuit claims that their negligence was directly responsible for the tragic incident that has deeply affected the Cunningham family. The lawsuit, lodged in Lafayette County Circuit Court, points the finger at United Fiber, Alfra Communication, Sellenriek Construction, and Liberty Utilities, alleging their operations or oversights brought about the April 9 explosion at the Cunningham’s … Read more

Local Sherwood Mother Found Not Guilty in Tragic Drowning of Infant Son

Sherwood, AR — In a recent verdict that concluded a poignant legal battle, a jury found a Sherwood woman not guilty in the tragic bathtub drowning of her infant son. The decision came after intense deliberations concerning the harrowing event that claimed the life of her young child. The mother, whose identity remains protected due to the nature of the case involving her minor son, was acquitted on charges of manslaughter following a trial that captured local attention. Throughout the trial, the prosecution argued that the mother’s negligence led to the untimely death of her … Read more

Brooklyn Mother Accused of Assaulting Son After Discovering His Alleged Robbery Plot

Brooklyn, NY — A mother in Brooklyn was arraigned in criminal court Thursday after authorities detained her over allegations that she physically punished her 9-year-old son upon discovering he planned to rob a local store. Tsahay Nurse, 37, a pediatric nurse, faces felony assault charges following her son’s attempt to flee the family home, leading to his discovery at a McDonald’s in Flatbush, detailed in the criminal complaint. Samuel Getz, Nurse’s defense attorney, stated during the arraignment that Nurse confronted her son after several parents informed her of his involvement in the mugging of another … Read more