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American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal
A court in the Russian capital has rejected an American citizen’s appeal against against his sentence on drug-related chargesWorld - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Russian court convicts French citizen of collecting military information, sentences him to 3 years in prison
Russian court convicts French citizen of collecting military information, sentences him to 3 years in prisonWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Supreme Court turns down Michael Avenatti’s appeal of Stormy Daniels identity theft conviction
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s appeal of his aggravated identity theft conviction for stealing book proceeds from porn actor Stormy Daniels. A ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Nebraska Supreme Court rules convicted felons who completed their sentences can vote
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that convicted felons who served their sentences are allowed to vote in the Nov. 5 election.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist’s Murder
Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Texas man could be first person executed for murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome
A Texas man convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter in what was linked to shaken baby syndrome is scheduled to be executed Thursday. However, several medical experts say ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Texas Supreme Court blocks execution of man convicted in disputed "shaken baby syndrome" case
The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter based on a controversial diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome." The case has drawn ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Lucy Letby, Former U.K. Nurse, Loses Bid to Appeal Attempted Murder Conviction
Ms. Letby is serving 15 life sentences after the deaths and collapses of babies in the neonatal unit where she worked.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
An appeals court in London has rejected British killer nurse Lucy Letby’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her careHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
An appeals court in London has rejected British killer nurse Lucy Letby’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her careWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
This is how we do it: ‘I’m a feminist, but what turns me on in the bedroom runs counter to my convictions’
Rebecca thought she had a low sex drive until she got divorced and met Tom, who introduced her to dominant/submissive play How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . The ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in US, executed in Iran over terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces, has been executed in IranWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror convictionWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Judge to decide if owners of volcano site where 22 died were unjustly convicted
A judge in New Zealand is to decide whether the owners of an island volcano suffered a miscarriage of justice when their company was convicted of failing to keep visitors safe when an eruption ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Jim Cramer: Abbott stock is 'dirt cheap' after a surprising legal win validates our conviction
Jim Cramer said Friday on CNBC that Abbott stock is "dirt cheap."Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Jury convicts ex-Kentucky officer of using excessive force in Breonna Taylor raid
The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor's neighbors.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago