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Washington County Grand Jury Indicts 11 Defendants on Multiple Charges, Including Domestic Violence and Drug Trafficking

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MARIETTA, Ohio — An indictment was handed down by a Washington County Grand Jury on Thursday, involving a diverse group of 11 defendants facing various felony and misdemeanor charges. Among those indicted is Joseph Lee Kellison from Belpre, who is charged with domestic violence, classified as a fourth-degree felony, stemming from an incident on July 2. Another Belpre resident, 54-year-old Timothy Wayne Cowan, faces one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony, along with a fifth-degree felony charge of grooming related to events from July 10. Amber Dawn Durnell, 39, from Coolville, was indicted … Read more

Historic Triple Conviction in San Luis Obispo County Highlights Fight Against Child Trafficking

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. — In a groundbreaking legal decision, three defendants were convicted in a case involving the trafficking of a 15-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. This trial, conducted in a single courtroom over two months, featured three juries simultaneously addressing the actions of Tremaine Quincy Tejon Jones, 32; Joshua Diante Murphy, 30; and Heather Lynne Hunt, 32. On July 24, the juries found each defendant guilty of their respective charges related to the incident that unfolded in January 2021. The court’s unique approach allowed them to hear evidence together while also separating … Read more

Diddy Faces Mixed Verdict in High-Profile Trial: Guilty of Prostitution Charges But Acquitted of Sex Trafficking

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A jury in New York has delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, finding him guilty of certain prostitution-related offenses while acquitting him of more serious charges. The verdict came after a lengthy deliberation period of 13 hours spanning three days by a 12-member panel consisting of eight men and four women. While the jury determined Combs was guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution—each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years—they acquitted him on two counts of sex trafficking, which would have mandated a minimum prison sentence … Read more

Indianapolis Pimp Behind Notorious ‘Kristopher McDonald Organization’ Sentenced for Murder and Trafficking

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INDIANAPOLIS — A man who operated a sex trafficking ring in central Indiana has been convicted of multiple serious crimes, including murder and racketeering. Kristopher McDonald, 37, was found guilty by a federal jury this week, leading to his impending prison sentence. Authorities reported that McDonald coerced young women into prostitution, often forcing them to service several clients in a single day. When they failed to meet his financial demands, he resorted to extreme violence, beating and pistol-whipping the victims. Prosecutors further revealed that McDonald employed a chilling tactic by getting his victims addicted to … Read more