Strangling

Orange County Murder Suspect Disrupts Trial by Strangling Defense Attorney, Facing New Charges Ahead of Retrial

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GOSHEN, N.Y. — An Orange County man facing murder charges returned to court on Tuesday, following a dramatic incident that has led to a mistrial. Arthur Thomas is accused of assaulting his own defense attorney during proceedings related to a 2020 stabbing. Thomas was escorted into the courtroom in handcuffs and shackles after the alleged attack on his lawyer led to a halt in the trial on Friday. During this recent hearing, he was assigned a new attorney, Joe Artrip, to take over his defense. The previous attorney, Matthew Witherow, who also serves as a … Read more

Kanye West Accused of Strangling Model During Music Video Shoot, Lawsuit Claims

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Los Angeles, CA — A lawsuit has been filed accusing music and fashion mogul Kanye West of strangling a model during the filming of a music video. The legal complaint, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims the incident occurred on set, but does not specify the date or location of the alleged assault. The model, whose identity remains undisclosed for her protection, has sought to hold West accountable for what her representation describes as a “violent and unprovoked” attack. According to the lawsuit, West allegedly grabbed the plaintiff forcefully by the neck, impeding her … Read more

Texas Inmate Faces Life Sentence After Being Indicted for Strangling Fellow Inmate at Barry Telford Unit

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TEXARKANA, Texas — A Bowie County grand jury has charged 37-year-old Ivan Villalobos with first-degree murder following the alleged killing of a fellow inmate using a cord at the Barry Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas. The incident, which occurred on June 10, 2023, could result in Villalobos facing a prison term ranging from five years to life if he is convicted. Currently, Villalobos is detained at the Bowie County jail with bail set at $1 million. At the time of the incident, he was serving multiple four-year sentences for burglary convictions from Atascosa County, … Read more

Mother Accused of Strangling 7-Year-Old Son Set to Face Jury Trial in July 2024

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Oregon, Illinois – Sarah Safranek, the woman accused of killing her 7-year-old son Nathaniel Burton in 2021, is set to face a jury trial in July. The trial, ordered by an Ogle County Judge, is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2024. Safranek faces multiple charges, including five counts of First-Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Battery to a Child. Despite the charges, she has maintained her innocence and pleaded not guilty. The tragic incident unfolded when Oregon Police received a distressing 911 call reporting a child who was not breathing at a residence … Read more