Trial

Rapper Yak Gotti Stabbed in Jail as Verdict Looms in High-Profile RICO Trial

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Atlanta, GA — In a distressing development from the ongoing legal proceedings against Young Thug and others, Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti, was stabbed in jail as he awaits the jury’s verdict on a slew of charges including gang-related activities, murder, and drug trafficking. His attorney, Doug Weinstein, confirmed the incident occurred on Sunday, adding that Kendrick is nevertheless expected to appear in court when the jury reconvenes Monday. Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell, who stand jointly accused, are part of a larger group of 28 individuals charged in May 2022 under the sweeping … Read more

Trial Begins for Suspect in Ole Miss Student Homicide Case: Jury Selected

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Oxford, MS — A jury has been selected for the capital murder trial of a man accused in the 2019 slaying of a University of Mississippi student. The case, which has drawn considerable attention, revolves around the death of 21-year-old Ally Kostial, whose body was found near Sardis Lake, about 30 miles from the university campus in Oxford. The defendant, Brandon Theesfeld, also a student at the university at the time, faces charges of capital murder. Theesfeld, originally from Texas, was arrested two days after Kostial’s body was discovered. Authorities have noted that Kostial was … Read more

Closing Arguments Heat Up in NYC Subway Chokehold Death Trial of Marine Veteran

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New York – Closing arguments unfolded on Monday in the high-profile trial of Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who is accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a street performer known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, on a New York subway last year. Penny faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide, levied by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The incident, which occurred on a northbound F-train, has catalyzed a mixture of national attention and local uproar, centered around issues of safety, mental health, and vigilante justice. Neely, who was frequently seen performing in places like … Read more

Trial Postponed for Milwaukee Man Accused in High-Profile Homicide Case

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MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee judge has postponed the homicide trial of Maxwell Anderson, originally scheduled for early December, to late May next year. Anderson faces charges including first-degree intentional homicide, desecration of a corpse, and arson in the death of Sade Robinson. The delay came after Anderson’s defense team requested more time to review their client’s phone records, which they argue are crucial to his defense. The trial, which has drawn considerable public interest, was slated to start Dec. 9 but will now commence on May 27. The case against Anderson, 34, includes serious allegations … Read more