Trial

Deliberations Begin in High-Profile Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Over Alleged Conspiracy to Murder Estranged Husband

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – Deliberations commenced on Monday in an Arizona courtroom as jurors ponder the fate of Idaho native Lori Vallow Daybell, who stands accused of plotting the murder of her estranged husband in a suburban area of Phoenix. The trial, unfolding over the past two weeks, exposes the jury to starkly contrasting narratives surrounding the 2019 death of Charles Vallow. Prosecuting attorneys have argued that Lori Vallow Daybell, in collusion with her brother Alex Cox, meticulously orchestrated Charles’ murder in order to profit from his life insurance and facilitate her union with Chad Daybell, … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Charged in Heroic Teen’s Death During Port Charlotte Home Invasion

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Jury selection commenced on Monday for Ryan Cole, aged 27, who stands accused of the 2019 murder of 15-year-old Khyler Edman during a home invasion. The trial, delayed due to a series of hurricanes, a global pandemic, and judicial backlogs, finally moves forward nearly six years after the tragic event that shook the Port Charlotte community. If convicted, Cole could face the death penalty. The incident, which occurred in September 2019, involved Cole allegedly breaking into the Edman family residence on Starlite Lane. During the invasion, Khyler was fatally stabbed as … Read more

Family Outraged as Chinese Lawyer Faces Secret Trial Amid Dire Threats

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Beijing, China – The family of Yu Wensheng, a Chinese human rights lawyer detained since January 2018, has strongly criticized the secretive nature of his trial and subsequent conviction which they claim was marred by numerous irregularities and alleged threats against Yu’s defence team. The criticism comes amid increasing international concern about the treatment of legal professionals in China, who engage in sensitive human rights work. Yu, who previously received an accolade in 2017 for his legal efforts, was arrested in early 2018 shortly after he penned a letter calling for constitutional reforms, including changes … Read more

Former Officer to Stand Trial for Fatal Shooting of Black Motorist in Michigan

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Grand Rapids, Michigan – Nearly three years have passed since the quiet morning when former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr’s encounter with Patrick Lyoya ended tragically. On an early April day in 2020, Schurr pulled over Lyoya for a vehicle registration discrepancy, setting off a series of events that culminated in Lyoya’s death and ignited widespread scrutiny of police actions. Lyoya, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and a resident of Michigan since his family’s resettlement from a refugee camp, questioned the traffic stop before ultimately being shot in the back of the … Read more