50 Years after Killing A Berlin Court Convicts A Stasi Officer of Murder

A Kenyan man gets 50 years in prison for the murder of a gay rights activist

The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was discovered in a metal box almost two years ago

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A Kenyan man gets 50 years in prison for the murder of a gay rights activist

Yahoo News - 5d

Memphis man convicted of killing his bride on their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022

A man from Memphis, Tenn., Bradley Dawson, has been found guilty by a judge in Fiji of murdering his wife during their honeymoon in 2022, the prosecutor's office says.

CBS News - 6d

New Mexico teen faces murder charges after allegedly killing family

A New Mexico teen faces four counts of first-degree murder after authorities said the suspected 16-year-old called 911 to report that he had killed his family, state police said.

NBC News - 6d

Even after Amazon’s 50% stock surge this year, these factors could spur more gains

A TD Cowen analyst thinks Amazon can further penetrate lower-priced household goods and see accelerating revenue from its AWS cloud business next year.

MarketWatch - Dec. 14

Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell

Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to ...

ABC News - Dec. 13

Man jailed for life for murdering partner's two-year-old daughter

Jeff Scott and the child's mother wheeled her two-year-old daughter's body around in a pushchair.

BBC News - Dec. 13

Officers cleared after 13-year-old boy with water pistol confronted by marksmen

The boy was surrounded by police and arrested in Hackney, as police thought his water gun was real.

BBC News - Dec. 13

Coffee prices climb to near 50-year highs — and it may take years for the rally to run out of steam

Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the key drivers for the dramatic price rise.

CNBC - Dec. 13

Men freed after convictions tossed in case involving discredited detective

Dominique Moore ad Cedric Warren had their convictions overturned in a 2009 double homicide whose investigation was overseen by a discredited police detective.

CBS News - Dec. 12

Hong Kong court convicts 7 men, including ex-lawmaker, of rioting during 2019 protests

A Hong Kong judge on Thursday convicted seven people, including a pro-democracy former lawmaker, of rioting during mob violence at a subway station at the height of the city’s anti-government ...

ABC News - Dec. 12

Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice

In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.

BBC News - Dec. 12

Jury trials could be rolled back after court backlog doubles in 5 years

Review by Sir Brian Leveson will consider expanding use of magistrates in search for ‘radical’ options

Financial Times - Dec. 12

New Friends After 50? Yes, Please!

The people in our lives are a dynamic constellation.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

Father, stepmother of 10-year-old girl found dead in UK are convicted of her murder

The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were found guilty Wednesday of her murder after what prosecutors called a “campaign of abuse.”

ABC News - Dec. 11

Eye Opener: UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect erupts outside of court

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has a dramatic outburst as he arrives at a Pennsylvania courthouse. Also, firefighters struggle to contain a ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder has outburst outside court

The suspect charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was denied bail at a hearing Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. During his appearance, a shackled Luigi Mangione ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants

U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said the arrests were linked to a human trafficking ring and a deadly 2021 traffic accident.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Man, 84, in court charged with murdering wife

Retired nurse John Hanson was arrested following the death of his wife Margaret at their home in Galashiels.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Charged With Murder

Luigi Mangione, 26, was caught in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s with a ghost gun and silencer thought to be connected to last week’s slaying.

Inc. - Dec. 10

New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

Police have arrested a suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer and an employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer ...

ABC News - Dec. 10

Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania

ABC News - Dec. 9

Polygamous sect leader with 20 "wives" sentenced to 50 years

A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Leader of Polygamist Sect in Arizona Gets 50 Years in Child Sex Ring Case

Samuel R. Bateman, 48, of Colorado City, Ariz., who claimed to have more than 20 “wives” including 10 “brides” under 18, pleaded guilty in April to two felony conspiracy charges.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Criminology student murdered woman on beach, court told

Amie Gray was stabbed to death while her friend survived the random attack, the jury hears.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family's 50 years of iron fist rule

After Syrian rebels seized Damascus, jubilant crowds took to the streets Sunday to celebrate the end of 50 years of the Assad dynasty that ruled the country with an iron fist. NBC’s Richard Engel ...

NBC News - Dec. 9

Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California

A 70-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a 1983 murder in Southern California, police said.

NBC News - Dec. 9

The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule

Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps

How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a week

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive

ABC News - Dec. 7

Eye on America: Celebrating 50 years of Miss Piggy, Catholic women push for female priests

In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

Woman in court after man killed in dog attack

Leanne McDonnell, 32, is accused of owning or being in charge of the dog that attacked Akif Mustaq.

BBC News - Dec. 6

NASA announces more delays in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo

ABC News - Dec. 5

Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist

Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs

A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths

British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infants

ABC News - Dec. 4

Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court

"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Ashley Benefield, ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband, is sentenced to 20 years

A former ballerina who was convicted of manslaughter in what she claimed was the self-defense killing of her estranged husband was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in "Black Swan" case

The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."

CBS News - Dec. 3

50 Years after Killing A Berlin Court Convicts A Stasi Officer of Murder

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