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Utah mother who authored grief book sentenced to life for poisoning husband
us-news14 days ago

Utah mother who authored grief book sentenced to life for poisoning husband

A Utah mother, Kouri Richins, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of murdering her husband in 2022 by poisoning his drink with fentanyl; prosecutors said she was in debt, had taken out life insurance on her husband, and was having an extramarital affair, and she was also found guilty of insurance fraud and attempted murder for poisoning a sandwich. She published a children’s book about grief before her arrest and addressed her children in court, with the judge calling her too dangerous to ever be free.

via BBC|
#insurance-fraud#life-imprisonment#murder
Dances With Wolves actor receives life sentence for Indigenous women’s sexual abuse
crime1 month ago

Dances With Wolves actor receives life sentence for Indigenous women’s sexual abuse

A Nevada judge sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison after a jury convicted him on 13 counts of sexual assault against Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old; prosecutors said he used his status as a Lakota medicine man to prey on victims for nearly two decades, while charges in Canada and Alberta remain unresolved.

via CBS News|
#crime#indigenous-women#life-imprisonment
Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant Sentenced to Life for Child Sex Crimes
crime2 months ago

Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant Sentenced to Life for Child Sex Crimes

A man pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack was sentenced in Florida to life in prison after being convicted on five charges, including molesting a child under 12 and another under 16 and transmitting harmful materials to a minor. He allegedly told a victim he would benefit financially from the pardon, and prosecutors noted the case amid broader Jan. 6 prosecutions.

via NBC News|
#child-molestation#crime#florida
Alexander Brothers Face Potential Life Term as Jurors Deliberate in Sex-Trafficking Case
us-news2 months ago

Alexander Brothers Face Potential Life Term as Jurors Deliberate in Sex-Trafficking Case

Jurors have begun deliberations in the Manhattan federal sex-trafficking trial of Tal Alexander and his brothers Oren and Alon, accused of drugging and raping dozens of women over more than a decade; they face a mandatory minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on all counts, with the five-week trial featuring testimony from more than 30 witnesses.

via Daily Mail|
#alexander-brothers#federal-trial#life-imprisonment
Abe assassination killer handed life term in Japan
world4 months ago

Abe assassination killer handed life term in Japan

A Nara court sentenced 45-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for fatally shooting former prime minister Shinzo Abe during a 2022 campaign event; prosecutors urged a life term, while the defense argued he acted under religious coercion by the Unification Church, a ruling that has spotlighted the church's ties to politics and prompted investigations into its practices and donations.

via BBC|
#japan-politics#life-imprisonment#shinzo-abe
Brian Walshe receives life sentence for wife Ana's brutal murder and dismemberment
crime5 months ago

Brian Walshe receives life sentence for wife Ana's brutal murder and dismemberment

Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife Ana Walshe, with the court describing the crime as barbaric. The case involved premeditated murder, misleading police, and dismemberment, although Ana's body has never been found. The sentencing followed emotional victim impact statements from family and friends, emphasizing the profound loss and trauma caused.

via CBS News|
#ana-walshe#brian-walshe#crime
French 'Doctor Death' Jailed for Life for Poisoning 12 Patients
world5 months ago

French 'Doctor Death' Jailed for Life for Poisoning 12 Patients

A French court sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment for poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths, between 2008 and 2017 in Besançon clinics. He contaminated infusion bags with lethal substances, though he initially denied involvement, later admitting to the presence of a poisoner in his workplace. He plans to appeal the verdict.

via Euronews.com|
#court-verdict#doctor#france
Ukrainian court sentences Russian soldier to life for PoW execution
world6 months ago

Ukrainian court sentences Russian soldier to life for PoW execution

A Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian soldier Dmitry Kurashov to life in prison for executing a surrendered Ukrainian soldier, marking the first such life sentence for a Russian serviceman in Ukraine's history. The case highlights ongoing violations of the Geneva Conventions by Russian forces, including the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war and widespread abuse.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#life-imprisonment#prisoner-of-war#russian-soldier
Woman in France Sentenced to Life for Crimes Against 12-Year-Old
crime7 months ago

Woman in France Sentenced to Life for Crimes Against 12-Year-Old

A woman in France, Dahbia Benkired, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the rape, torture, and murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet, marking the first such sentence for a woman in France. The crime involved brutal violence, and the victim's body was found mutilated in a plastic box. The court's decision was welcomed by the victim's family, and Benkired has not yet decided whether to appeal.

via Yahoo|
#benkired#child-murder#crime