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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Ex-convict convicted in Park Fire arson that scorched California’s 4th-largest blaze

A Chico man and registered sex offender, Ronnie Dean Stout II, was convicted of malicious arson in connection with the 2024 Park Fire, California’s fourth-largest wildfire, which burned more than 400,000 acres and destroyed 713 structures; the conviction includes enhancements for multiple structures burned and a third strike, and he faces 25 years to life in prison with sentencing set for October 9. No fatalities were reported, but three firefighters were injured; prosecutors said Stout left the scene after pushing a burning car into a park gully while intoxicated.

via New York Post|

#arson #california #conviction

television2 months ago•15 min saved

Kevin McKidd Signs On for Hulu’s New Legal Drama Conviction

Kevin McKidd has joined Hulu’s upcoming legal drama Conviction, reuniting with star Elisabeth Moss as she navigates a high-profile murder case and a blackmailer who forces ethical compromises; the series—based on a Jack Jordan novel and from showrunner David Shore—also features Linda Emond, Jimmi Simpson and others, with McKidd’s exact role not yet disclosed.

via Variety|

#conviction #elisabeth-moss #hulu

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

Tehran-ordered attack on London journalist ends with convictions

Two Romanian men, Nandito Badea and George Stana, were found guilty of wounding journalist Pouria Zeraati in a planned attack outside his London home, allegedly ordered by someone acting for the Iranian state; a third man was implicated but not tried, and sentencing is set for July 3 at the Old Bailey.

via The Guardian|

#conviction #crime #iran

politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Capitol riot convict now employed at the Pentagon

A man convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot is reported to be working for the Pentagon, highlighting how a criminal conviction can intersect with government employment and ongoing vetting or employment processes.

via AP News|

#capitol-riot #conviction #january-6

business2 months ago•11 min saved

Citron Research founder found guilty of securities fraud in DOJ case

A federal grand jury convicted Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research and a prominent short-seller, of one count of participating in a securities-fraud scheme and 12 counts of securities fraud, related to his practice of posting sensational stock commentary to profit from price moves; sentencing is set for August 31, with a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.

via Yahoo Finance|

#andrew-left #business #citron-research

crime-and-courts3 months ago•2 min saved

Estranged Husband Convicted in Brazil Killing of NYC Art Dealer

Daniel Sikkema, a 55-year-old estranged husband and U.S./Cuban citizen living in New York, was convicted in Manhattan federal court of murder-for-hire conspiracy for hiring a hitman to kill his husband, Brent Sikkema, a prominent New York City art dealer, in Rio de Janeiro in January 2024. The hitman was arrested in Brazil and remains jailed. Sikkema faces a mandatory life sentence, and his lawyers plan to appeal. Brent Sikkema had built a multimillion-dollar art gallery business in Manhattan.

via NBC News|

#art-dealer #brazil #conviction

crime3 months ago•9 min saved

Gum-tasting sting ties suspect to two Washington cold-case murders

Undercover detectives used a gum-tasting ruse to collect a DNA sample from Mitchell Gaff, which matched DNA found on victim Judy Weaver and connected him to her 1984 murder and Susan Vesey’s 1980 killing. Advances in DNA technology, including STRmix and CODIS, allowed investigators to link the cases four decades later; Gaff pleaded guilty and faces life in prison, bringing closure to families after years of uncertainty.

via CNN|

#cold-case #conviction #crime

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Islanders fundraiser for convicted cop sparks backlash

The New York Islanders faced backlash after hosting a fundraiser tied to a season-finale 50/50 raffle that benefited Erik Duran, a former NYPD sergeant convicted of manslaughter in the Bronx. The raffle raised about $44,890, and civil rights groups criticized the team’s decision to support Duran’s legal defense as he appeals a 3- to 9-year sentence. The Islanders declined to comment.

via Mid Hudson News|

#civil-rights #conviction #duran

us5 months ago•3 min saved

Georgia father convicted for failure to secure weapons tied to son's school shooting

A Barrow County jury in Georgia convicted 55-year-old Colin Gray on 27 counts, finding he failed to secure a high‑capacity rifle used by his son in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, which killed four people; sentencing will follow, with prosecutors noting a precedent from a Michigan case.

via NBC News|

#conviction #georgia #gun-access

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

DOJ petitions court to void Bannon’s Jan. 6 conviction

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion asking a court to void Steve Bannon’s January 6 conviction, signaling a formal bid to overturn the ruling in this high-profile Capitol attack case.

via Axios|

#conviction #dismissal #doj

crime6 months ago•325 min saved

Virginia man convicted of aggravated murder in au pair affair double murder

A Fairfax County, Virginia jury convicted Brendan Banfield on two counts of aggravated murder, along with a firearms offense and child endangerment, for the killings of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan in a scheme tied to Banfield’s affair with the family’s au pair. Prosecutors say Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães posed as his wife online to lure Ryan to the home, where Ryan was killed and the scene staged to look like self-defense; Banfield testified he loved his wife and acted only after Ryan attacked her. The 4-year-old daughter was in the home during the killings. Banfield faces life in prison with sentencing set for May 8.

via CNN|

#affair #au-pair #conviction

europe7 months ago•1 min saved

Ex-French Senator Convicted of Drugging Colleague to Assault

A former French senator, Joël Guerriau, was convicted of slipping ecstasy into champagne for fellow lawmaker Sandrine Josso with the intent to assault her, and of illegally possessing narcotics; the court noted the dose caused significant impairment and health issues.

via The New York Times|

#conviction #drugging #ecstasy

legal8 months ago•2 min saved

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files Urgent Appeal for Immediate Prison Release

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed an appeal seeking his immediate release from prison and the overturning of his conviction on prostitution-related charges, arguing his sentence was unlawful and his conduct not criminal. His legal team claims the sentencing was improper and calls for resentencing or full overturning of the conviction, amid ongoing civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.

via BBC|

#appeal #conviction #legal

law8 months ago•1 min saved

Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks to Overturn Conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a petition to vacate her sex-trafficking conviction, claiming new evidence suggests her trial was unfair, potentially complicating the release of Epstein-related investigation files mandated by recent legislation.

via ABC News|

#conviction #epstein-files #ghislaine-maxwell

world8 months ago•0 min saved

Jimmy Lai's Conviction Sparks Concerns Over Hong Kong's Future

Jimmy Lai's conviction signals increasing political repression in Hong Kong, raising concerns about the future of free speech and autonomy in the region.

via Financial Times|

#conviction #free-speech #hong-kong