Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit is awarded $13 million

Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13M

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — For the nearly three decades that he was behind bars, Michael Sullivan’s mother and four siblings died, his girlfriend moved on with her life and he was badly beaten in ...

Man who spent $6.2 million on banana duct-taped to wall says he's going to eat it

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun dropped over $6 million on a banana duct-taped to wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan — and he intends to eat it.

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Man admits murdering girlfriend he set on fire

Leigh Pateman admits murdering Ellen Marshall who died two years after he attacked her in her home.

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.

Man goes on trial for rape, murder of India doctor, claims he was framed

A volunteer member of the Kolkata Police force has gone on trial for the rape and murder of a female doctor at a hospital in India, claiming he was framed.

He’s been sitting in jail accused of murdering a teen. Now, prosecutors say he defrauded investors out of millions.

Authorities claim Anthonie Ruinard Jr. murdered teen Parker League in the Arizona desert. He’s now been charged with running a sophisticated investment scam.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

Jury awards $98 million to family of Dallas man shot in his home by ex-police officer

A jury ordered former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger to pay $98 million after it found that she used excessive force in the fatal shooting of Botham Jean in his home six years ago.

Jury Awards $98.65 Million to Family of Man Killed by Former Dallas Police Officer

A jury in federal court concluded that a white police officer used excessive force and violated the constitutional rights of Botham Shem Jean, a Black man, in 2018.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to threatening to bomb synagogue

BOSTON — A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that he threatened to kill Jews and bomb a synagogue in a case that U.S. prosecutors said reflected a growing nationwide torrent of ...

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Man Who Killed Hundreds of Eagles and Hawks Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison

Travis John Branson was part of a conspiracy that killed 3,600 birds, prosecutors said. He also trafficked and sold bird parts on the black market.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison

A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked cryptocurrency with help from his wife — has been sentenced to ...

Tech - ABC News - November 14

'Prison turned me into an award-winning artist'

Leeds-based Kevin Devonport says his life spiralled into criminality after leaving the Army.

Man who passed lie detector in 1979 murder of teen is now named as her suspected killer

A man who passed a lie detector test in 1979 clearing him in the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl was identified as her suspected killer, authorities announced Wednesday.

Musk’s PAC Spent Around $200 Million to Help Elect Trump

The billionaire’s America PAC focused on voter turnout, and benefited from a Federal Election Commission ruling that let so-called super PACs coordinate with candidate campaigns.

Business - Inc. - November 12

A Massachusetts Couple Called Off Their Wedding. Who Keeps the $70,000 Ring?

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled that if wedding plans crumble, the engagement ring must be returned to the person who purchased it.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Massachusetts court rules on who keeps engagement ring after breakup

When a Massachusetts man sued his ex-fiancée for a $70,000 engagement ring, the state's Supreme Court ruled that the ring should be returned to the buyer if the marriage is called off.

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks.

Regulator Sues Anti-Police Activist Who Spent Charity Funds on Himself

Brandon Anderson, who used his nonprofit’s accounts to rent mansions and buy luxury clothes, was featured in a New York Times story in August.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Las Vegas man who called 911 for home invasion killed by police: "He was screaming for help"

A Las Vegas father was shot and killed by police in his home after calling 911 for help in a home invasion. Newly released police body camera video shows Brandon Durham struggling with an alleged ...

Girl, 13, stabbed and six held on attempted murder

Her injuries are believed to be life-threatening, Humberside Police say.

Josh Allen Didn’t Just Beat Patrick Mahomes. He Overtook Him.

Buffalo’s win over Kansas City makes Allen the best quarterback in the N.F.L. at the moment, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 20

Geno Auriemma Didn’t Plan to Stay at UConn. Now, It’s All He’s Known.

After leading the Huskies to a Final Four in 1991, the coach stopped viewing his job as a stepping stone to a better destination.

Sports - The New York Times - November 20

When Brian Kelly Left Notre Dame for L.S.U., He Didn’t Expect This

The coach chased a championship. Now he’s further away from that than ever, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Man guilty of murdering toddler found in bathroom

Isabella Wheildon's mother is cleared of her murder, but has admitted causing or allowing her death.

Man guilty of 'vulnerable' woman's murder

Paul Irwin will be sentenced in December for killing Tiffany Render, who bled to death.

Highest court in Massachusetts to hear arguments in Karen Read's bid to dismiss murder charge

The latest chapter in the Karen Read saga moves to the state’s highest court, where her attorneys Wednesday are hoping to convince judges that several charges related to the death of her Boston ...

Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murders, often to the greatest acclaim of his career

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Family of man shot by soldier awarded 'significant' sum

William McGreanery died on 15 September 1971, a week after a soldier opened fire from an Army observation post.

With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race

Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

28-year-old spent $30,000 to launch a business from her living room—now it brings in $9 million a year

Jenny Lei launched her luxury handbag startup Freja from her New Jersey apartment while she was unemployed. It now brings in more than $9 million per year.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Charles Manson admits to additional murders in unearthed prison phone call

In docuseries preview, audio shows cult leader, behind 1960s killings, saying he ‘left some dead people’ in Mexico. In newly released audio, Charles Manson , the cult leader behind a string of ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Former classmate sentenced to life in prison in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein

Samuel Woodward was found guilty of murdering his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein, in a hate crime.

Iraq's population grew to 45.4 million according to the first survey in decades

Iraq’s prime minister says the country's population has grown to 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from a national census, the first in nearly 40 years

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

U.S. Jury Awards $42 Million to Iraqi Men Abused at Abu Ghraib

A Virginia-based military contractor that supplied interrogators to the Army at a notorious prison was found liable for the abuse of three men there.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

NASA Awards $11.5 Million to Help Sustainable Aviation Take Off

JetZero and Electra are among the funding winners of this NASA initiative.

Business - Inc. - November 13

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