Sing Sing actor JJ Velazquez exonerated after wrongful conviction
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'Sing Sing' activist exonerated in retired NYPD officer's 1998 murder
Jon-Adrian Velazquez spent close to 27 years caught in the criminal justice system — nearly all of it behind bars in New York's Sing Sing prison, convicted of a murder he insisted he did not commit.54 minutes ago -
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Movie armorer's conviction upheld in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting by Alec Baldwin
A judge has rejected a request to throw out the conviction of a movie armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.”1 hour ago -
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A man is convicted in the killing of noted Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco
A judge has convicted a man of obstructing the investigation into the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and sentenced him to five years in prison1 hour ago -
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Sing Sing actor JJ Velazquez exonerated after wrongful conviction
Velazquez was incarcerated for decades for a 1998 murder he didn’t commit before starring in award-winning A24 film. A New York judge on Monday formally vacated the homicide conviction of a man ...4 hours ago -
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Gavin Creel, Tony-Winning Musical Theater Actor, Dies at 48
He won the award playing a Yonkers feed store clerk in “Hello, Dolly!” and was also nominated for roles in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Hair.”4 hours ago -
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New Mexico judge denies Rust armorer’s appeal for new trial
After dismissal of case against Alec Baldwin in July, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s lawyer challenged charges against her. A judge has denied a request from Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to appeal ...4 hours ago -
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"Rust" armorer's conviction upheld in fatal on set shooting by Alec Baldwin
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sought to dismiss her conviction or convene a new trial in the shooting death, alleging misconduct and suppression of evidence by law enforcement.4 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson, Country Singer, Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 88
He wrote songs for hundreds of other artists, including “Me and Bobby McGee” for Janis Joplin and “Sunday Morning Coming Down” for Johnny Cash, before a second act in film.5 hours ago -
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Americans are asking all the wrong questions
Until the right questions are asked, the answers will be neither relevant nor helpful.5 hours ago -
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Jon-Adrian Velazquez, New York’s ‘One-Man Innocence Project,’ May Finally Be Cleared
Jon-Adrian Velazquez spent years in Sing Sing for a shooting he did not commit. Along the way, he helped others seek their freedom and became the face of a movement.5 hours ago - New York -
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Judge upholds conviction against movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on New Mexico movie set
Judge upholds conviction against movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on New Mexico movie set5 hours ago - Entertainment -
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'It's kind of nuts': JJ Redick, LeBron and the NBA's next great coaching experiment
Redick steps into the turbulent world of coaching LeBron James and the Lakers.6 hours ago - NBA -
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John Ashton, 'Beverly Hills Cop' actor, dies at 76
He played the gruff but lovable detective John Taggart in "Beverly Hills Cop."8 hours ago -
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Trump, allies mischaracterize data on immigrants with criminal convictions
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.9 hours ago -
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Kompany changes Bayern mood music to leave Alonso singing his praise | Andy Brassell
The Spaniard was relieved to escape with a draw and highlighted the transformation of Bayern under new coach. “The biggest difference,” said Xabi Alonso, “is the energy. The belief. You can feel ...9 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson, country icon and ‘A Star is Born’ actor, dies at 88
Singer, songwriter and renowned actor Kris Kristofferson has died at 88. Some of the biggest names in music from Elvis Presley to the Grateful Dead recorded his songs and he even wrote the number ...10 hours ago -
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A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison
A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison10 hours ago -
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Flood warning for drivers after rescues
Fire crews are called to help several vehicles stuck in flood water across Devon.13 hours ago -
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Sinn Féin press officers resign over McMonagle references
Seán Mag Uidhir and Caolán McGinley had given references for a former colleague who was later convicted of sex offences.14 hours ago -
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'Special' singer and actor Kris Kristofferson dies
Friends and co-stars including Barbra Streisand and Dolly Parton pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson.16 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson, country music star and 'A Star is Born' actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, the actor, musician and long-haired activist who embodied the countercultural spirit of postwar America, died at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, a representative confirmed.19 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar who became a superstar songwriter, singer and actor, has died23 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor who brought gritty realism to country music, has died at 88
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor who brought gritty realism to country music, has died at 8823 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson, US country singer and actor, dies aged 88
Prolific artist who was a major star in both Nashville and Hollywood retired in 2021 after a six-decade career. Kris Kristofferson – a life in pictures Kris Kristofferson, the country singer ...23 hours ago -
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‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Drake Hogestyn, Dies at 70
Mr. Hogestyn was best known for playing John Black on the daytime soap opera and appeared in more than 4,200 episodes over 38 years.23 hours ago -
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Poor on the ball, worse without it - where Man Utd went wrong v Spurs
MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains what should be Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag's biggest concern after his side's 3-0 defeat by Tottenham.Yesterday -
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Cyprus president fires police chief and deputy over the embarrassing escape of a convicted killer
The president of Cyprus has fired the chief of police, his deputy and the acting director of the country’s central prisons complexYesterday -
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John Ashton, Beverly Hills Cop actor, dies aged 76
Veteran character actor’s career spanned over 50 years in TV and films, including Little Big League and Midnight Run. John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but ...Yesterday -
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John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.Yesterday -
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Pompeo says US wrong to seek cease-fire, Israel should 'finish the job'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it’s wrong for the United States to seek a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and that the U.S. should instead tell Israel to “finish the job.” “We ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Removing the stain of conviction from our housing system
Finding housing is challenging for many, but it’s nearly impossible for those with past involvement with the carceral system.Yesterday -
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Arrest after car stolen with teenage girl still inside
A man who stole a car from south Belfast with a 17-year-old passenger on board was later detained across the border.Yesterday