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Fresh sex-crime charges hit Mario Fernandez as Bridegan murder case continues
crime1 day ago

Fresh sex-crime charges hit Mario Fernandez as Bridegan murder case continues

Two new felony counts of lewd and lascivious molestation have been filed against Mario Fernandez, who remains in custody after being convicted of murder-for-hire in the Jared Bridegan case. A decade-spanning abuse allegation involves a victim who began when she was about 8 in 2020; a second, redacted-age victim described a 2022 incident at Fernandez's home. Prosecutors say new evidence prompted the charges, with Fernandez set for arraignment Sept. 17. Bridegan's ex-wife Shanna Gardner's murder trial is delayed to May 2027 as related proceedings unfold.

Judge weighs evidence to move D4vd case toward trial in teen’s death
crime1 month ago

Judge weighs evidence to move D4vd case toward trial in teen’s death

A Los Angeles judge will decide at a four-day preliminary hearing whether prosecutors have enough evidence to move singer D4vd (David Burke) to trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors alleging Burke lured her to his Hollywood Hills home, stabbed her to death, and dismembered her body in his garage; the defense has pleaded not guilty to murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains, and there is no jury for this proceeding.

Utah defense seeks to bar death penalty amid media comments in Kirk shooting case
crime2 months ago

Utah defense seeks to bar death penalty amid media comments in Kirk shooting case

In Provo, Utah, 23-year-old Tyler Robinson’s defense asked the court to rule out the death penalty after Deputy County Attorney Christopher Ballard discussed the case with media outlets, arguing the statements violated a court order and could prejudice jurors; prosecutors say the remarks were measured and non-prejudicial, and Judge Graf will rule later. Robinson has not entered a plea, but prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if convicted. The case follows the killing of Charlie Kirk during a campus event at Utah Valley University last year, which has drawn substantial media attention.

Supreme Court lets Flores discrimination case advance to court
sports3 months ago

Supreme Court lets Flores discrimination case advance to court

SCOTUS declined to hear the NFL’s appeal in Brian Flores’s discrimination suit, allowing the case to proceed in court toward a potential public trial; the league says it will defend itself, while Flores’s lawyers say the commissioner cannot arbitrate discrimination claims and expect to litigate the matter in court, a process that could take months or years.

Court Rules on Clothing and Cameras for Charlie Kirk's Suspected Assassin
legal10 months ago

Court Rules on Clothing and Cameras for Charlie Kirk's Suspected Assassin

A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson can wear street clothes and be shackled in court during his pre-trial, with restrictions on photographing his restraints to balance his right to a fair trial and public transparency. Robinson is accused of murdering Charlie Kirk and faces serious charges, including the death penalty, with his next court appearance scheduled for January.

Palisades Fire Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Los Angeles Court
world10 months ago

Palisades Fire Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Los Angeles Court

A man pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which caused significant destruction and loss of life. He is accused of starting a smaller fire that smoldered underground before reigniting and causing the deadly blaze. His trial is scheduled for December, and his defense argues that other factors contributed to the fire's spread.

Judge Suggests Trump Administration's Charges Against Abrego Garcia Were Vindictive
law-and-justice10 months ago

Judge Suggests Trump Administration's Charges Against Abrego Garcia Were Vindictive

A federal judge suggests that Kilmar Abrego Garcia may have been targeted with criminal charges out of vindictiveness by the Justice Department, possibly in retaliation for his legal actions against the Trump administration's immigration policies. The case involves allegations of improper motives behind his prosecution, with ongoing court proceedings to examine the evidence and the administration's decision-making process.