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crime2 days ago•4 min saved

Former Philly sports radio host charged in domestic assault case

Former Philadelphia sports radio host Mike Missanelli, 70, was arrested by Lower Merion police on charges of simple assault and harassment after a late-night domestic dispute with his fiancée. Investigators say the fiancée sustained a forehead laceration and swelling, while Missanelli claimed the couple argued and that she hit him in the chest; police noted evidence of the incident at the scene. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 22.

via Awful Announcing|

#assault #crime #harassment

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Defense seeks delay in Charlie Kirk shooting case amid ballistic review

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s Utah shooting, have asked to push back the May preliminary hearing to allow time for reviewing extensive discovery and a ballistic analysis that could affect his defense. The ATF bullet-fragment analysis reportedly cannot conclusively link the fragment to the rifle, and the FBI is conducting additional tests. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, while Robinson has not yet entered a plea; a separate April 17 hearing will address a motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.

via CNN|

#charlie-kirk #crime #death-penalty

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Ballistics Inconclusive in Charlie Kirk Shooting, Forcing Court Delays

An ATF ballistics analysis could not conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle used in the Charlie Kirk killing; the FBI is conducting additional tests. The defense seeks a delay to the May preliminary hearing as prosecutors pursue the death penalty. DNA matching Robinson was found on the rifle’s trigger and cartridges, though defense notes DNA from multiple people on some items; a camera-ban hearing is set for April 17.

via The Guardian|

#atf #charlie-kirk-shooting #crime

politics11 days ago•4 min saved

Ballistics dispute slows Kirk murder case in Utah

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with the Sept. 10 killing of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, asked to delay the May preliminary hearing to review a flood of evidence, including an ATF ballistics analysis defense attorneys say cannot conclusively link a bullet fragment to the rifle found at the scene; the FBI is conducting additional tests. Prosecutors say there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and plan to seek the death penalty, noting DNA on the trigger, firing casing and two unfired rounds. Robinson has not entered a plea, and an April 17 hearing will consider a defense motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.

via Politico|

#atf #charlie-kirk #forensic-ballistics

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Redmond O’Neal Faces Court for 2018 Crime Spree, Flaunting Devil-Horn Tattoos

Redmond O’Neal, the son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal, appeared in a Los Angeles court amid accusations tied to a 2018 crime spree—including an assault with a glass bottle, stabbing an actor in the head, and a 7-Eleven robbery. He now sports new devil-horn tattoos and a left-hand tattoo reading “F life,” and he faces charges including attempted murder with a potential life sentence if convicted. He has a history of mental health and substance-use issues, and after being deemed competent to stand trial, he remains under court supervision with his conservator, his godmother, overseeing his care. His mother died in 2009 and his father in 2023.

via Daily Mail Online|

#alleged-stabbing #crime #devil-horns-tattoo

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ChatGPT Advice Under Scrutiny in Darron Lee Murder Case

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee faced a preliminary hearing on first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Prosecutors say he consulted ChatGPT for advice on handling an unresponsive person and asked about injuries consistent with a shower fall. Police describe the victim as 29-year-old Gabriella Perpetuo with multiple stab wounds and other trauma. Authorities have not ruled out the death penalty; Lee, a former Jets first-round pick, also faces a $50 million wrongful-death lawsuit.

via NBC Sports|

#chatgpt #crime #darron-lee

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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in parents' murder case as LA hearing looms

Nick Reiner, 32, pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. He waived a speedy preliminary hearing; a preliminary hearing is set for April 29 with no bail granted. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty; Reiner has been in custody since December and recently changed counsel.

via CNN|

#crime #los-angeles #murder-charges

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"Trial Proceeds with Testimony from Husband of Slain Pregnant Amish Woman"

The husband of a pregnant Amish woman testified that his young children told him about the killing when he returned home, leading to the arrest of Shawn C. Cranston, who is facing multiple charges including two counts of homicide in the killing of Rebekah Byler and her unborn child. The district judge ruled there was enough evidence to send the case to trial, despite the defense's argument that prosecutors did not identify a motive or produce a murder weapon. Witnesses described seeing a red Jeep in the area that morning, and members of the Amish community filled the courtroom during the preliminary hearing.

via WPVI-TV|

#amish #crime #murder

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"Pregnant Amish Woman's Accused Killer Faces Pennsylvania Hearing"

Truck driver Shawn C. Cranston, 52, is accused of killing pregnant Amish woman Rebekah Byler and her unborn child in her rural Pennsylvania home. He is due for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to advance the charges toward trial, including accusations of burglary and trespassing. Byler, 23, was found with head and neck wounds, and authorities have not indicated a possible motive. Cranston has been in jail without bond since his arrest on March 2.

via NBC News|

#amish #crime #murder

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"Threats and Tension: UCCS Shooting Suspect's Dorm Room Conflict"

Nicholas Jordan, a University of Colorado student, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and other charges after allegedly shooting and killing his roommate and another person. The arrest affidavit revealed a history of disputes between Jordan and his roommates, including threats over cleaning and smoking inside the room. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 27, and Jordan's lawyer attempted to delay it due to a cyberattack affecting access to evidence. However, the request was denied, and Jordan's bail remains at $5 million cash-only.

via The Denver Post|

#arrest #crime #preliminary-hearing

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"Man to Stand Trial for Samantha Woll Murder with Added Charge"

Michael Jackson-Bolanos, accused of murdering Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, has been bound over for trial with an added charge of first-degree premeditated murder. The prosecution presented video and cell phone evidence linking Jackson-Bolanos to the crime scene, while the defense attempted to cast doubt on the timeline. Woll, a well-known figure in the Detroit community, was found stabbed to death outside her home in October 2023. If convicted, Jackson-Bolanos faces the possibility of life in prison.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#crime #detroit #michael-jackson-bolanos

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michigan's False Electors: Court Battle Continues"

Six members of a group of Michigan Republicans facing felony charges for submitting false electoral votes for former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. The Michigan Attorney General's Office alleges that the group knowingly submitted false electoral votes, falsely claiming to be the state's rightful electors. Witnesses from law enforcement and the election certification process testified, including the Michigan Director of Elections who received an email about a separate set of electors being sent to the National Archives. Defense attorneys argued that their clients participated in a political protest, while the prosecution called them "brainwashed." The preliminary hearings will continue with more witnesses expected to testify.

via Raw Story|

#brainwashing #electoral-fraud #false-electors

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A$AP Rocky to Face Trial for Alleged Shooting Incident with Former Friend

A judge in Los Angeles has ruled that rapper A$AP Rocky must stand trial on felony charges of firing a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021. The ruling came after a preliminary hearing where the judge found sufficient evidence for the case to proceed. A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His attorney attempted to cast doubt on the case, questioning the police detective. The rapper, who is also a fashion mogul and in a relationship with pop star Rihanna, showed no visible reaction in court.

via CBS News|

#adollarap-rocky #assault #crime

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"Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect claims insanity in plea"

The suspect in the Boulder King Soopers shooting, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after a detective testified that he targeted and pursued each of the 10 victims he killed during the attack. The preliminary hearing concluded with enough evidence for the case to proceed, and Alissa now faces charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder. The judge dismissed four counts related to illegally large ammunition magazines but set Alissa's bail at $100 million. The detective described how Alissa hunted down and killed his victims, with some survivors and families of the victims present in court. The case will now evaluate Alissa's mental state at the time of the crime, and a jury trial is tentatively scheduled for mid-August.

via The Denver Post|

#ahmad-al-aliwi-alissa #boulder-king-soopers-shooting #crime

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911 Call Reveals Andrew Lester's Admission to Shooting Ralph Yarl in Court Hearing

A judge in Clay County has ruled that there is enough evidence for Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old man, to stand trial for the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a teenager. Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. During the preliminary hearing, six witnesses testified, including neighbors who heard gunshots and called 911. Attorneys presented the 911 call made by Lester, where he admitted to shooting Yarl, claiming he thought Yarl was trying to break into his home. The hearing also revealed an inconsistency in Yarl's statement regarding whether he rang the doorbell or touched Lester's door. The case had been partially sealed due to harassment and threats faced by Lester.

via KMBC Kansas City|

#911-calls #andrew-lester #crime