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Mangione to Pursue Psychiatric Defense in NY Murder Trial
us-news24 days ago

Mangione to Pursue Psychiatric Defense in NY Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione plans to mount an extreme emotional disturbance (psychiatric) defense in his New York state murder case over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s December 2024 death; if proven, his second-degree murder charge could be reduced to first-degree manslaughter. Judge Gregory Carro unsealed a notice on affirmative psychiatric defense and required additional documentation by tomorrow. Mangione faces nine felonies including weapon counts and could face life in prison if convicted. The trial is set for September 8 with an August virtual hearing; prosecutors have introduced evidence such as a firearm and a notebook found on Mangione. NBC analysts note this defense is not insanity, but a high-bar emotional-disturbance claim.

via NBC News|
#extreme-emotional-disturbance#luigi-mangione#manslaughter
Betty Broderick dies in California prison at 78, ending infamous murder case
crime2 months ago

Betty Broderick dies in California prison at 78, ending infamous murder case

Betty Broderick, known for the 1989 killings of her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena and serving a 32-years-to-life sentence, died at age 78 while in a California medical center after being moved from prison; authorities say the initial cause of death was natural, with a formal coroner’s review forthcoming.

via The Guardian|
#betty-broderick#california-institution-for-women#crime
Appeals Court Affirms Grossman Murder Verdict in Westlake Village Crosswalk Case
crime3 months ago

Appeals Court Affirms Grossman Murder Verdict in Westlake Village Crosswalk Case

A California appeals court has upheld Rebecca Grossman's February 2024 conviction for two counts of second-degree murder (along with related charges) in the September 2020 crosswalk killings of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander, who were struck while in a marked crosswalk in Westlake Village. Grossman is serving 15 years to life; the defense argued the evidence showed only manslaughter and lacked implied malice, but the court rejected that argument and left the verdict intact. Civil wrongful‑death suits against Grossman and a co-defendant are pending.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-court-of-appeal#crime#crosswalk-collision
Father of Apalachee High School shooter convicted on murder and manslaughter charges
crime4 months ago

Father of Apalachee High School shooter convicted on murder and manslaughter charges

Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for allegedly enabling his 14-year-old son to access a firearm used in the September 4, 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that killed two students and two teachers; his son Colt Gray faces 55 counts and awaits trial, with sentencing for Colin to come.

via The Guardian|
#crime#georgia#high-school-shooting
Georgia Father Convicted for Enabling Apalachee High School Shooting
courts4 months ago

Georgia Father Convicted for Enabling Apalachee High School Shooting

A Georgia jury convicted Colin Gray of second-degree murder and two counts of involuntary manslaughter for enabling his 14-year-old son Colt Gray to carry out the Apalachee High School attack, which killed two students and two teachers. Colt Gray faces 55 counts in a separate trial. The verdict came after brief deliberations and could lead to a life prison sentence for Colin Gray, with sentencing to be scheduled later.

via Al Jazeera|
#apalachee-high-school#colin-gray#colt-gray
Ex-deputy jailed 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey during 911 call
crime5 months ago

Ex-deputy jailed 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey during 911 call

A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, who had called 911 for help. The case sparked protests and a U.S. Department of Justice inquiry; Massey’s family pressed for the maximum sentence. Grayson apologized, saying he froze and made terrible decisions, while his lawyers highlighted his late-stage cancer. With time already served and good-behavior credits, he could be released in just under eight-and-a-half years.

via ksla.com|
#crime#doj-inquiry#illinois
20-year sentence for Illinois deputy who shot Sonya Massey during 911 call
crime5 months ago

20-year sentence for Illinois deputy who shot Sonya Massey during 911 call

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, was sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her Springfield home after Massey summoned 911; Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder, saying he feared for his safety as the encounter escalated with Massey near a stove. Massey’s family pressed for the maximum penalty, highlighting the impact on her children and the broader issue of police use of force in homes. The case drew national attention and spurred reforms, including a civil rights settlement, a DOJ inquiry, de‑escalation training, use‑of‑force data collection, and Illinois changes mandating greater transparency in recruiting for law‑enforcement jobs.

via The Guardian|
#crime#deputy#illinois
Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Fatal Silicone Injection Murder
crime8 months ago

Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Fatal Silicone Injection Murder

A Riverside County woman, Libby Adame, was sentenced to 15 years to life for the second-degree murder of actress Cindyana Santangelo, who died from silicone embolism after a botched butt injection. Adame was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and administering the injection that led to the actress's death, highlighting the dangers of illegal cosmetic procedures.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#butt-injections#crime#illegal-cosmetic-procedures
Ex-Illinois Deputy Convicted in Sonya Massey's Fatal Shooting
police-shooting8 months ago

Ex-Illinois Deputy Convicted in Sonya Massey's Fatal Shooting

Sonya Massey's father expressed anger after former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting Massey, an unarmed Black woman, sparing him a potential life sentence. The case involved police body cam footage and highlighted issues of police conduct and accountability. Grayson's sentencing is scheduled for January, and Massey's family received a $10 million settlement.

via CBS News|
#fatal-shooting#illinois#police-shooting
Illinois Deputy Convicted of Murder in Sonya Massey's Death
law-and-justice8 months ago

Illinois Deputy Convicted of Murder in Sonya Massey's Death

A jury in Illinois convicted sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder for shooting Sonya Massey, a woman who called 911 reporting a prowler, with the verdict reflecting a lesser charge than first-degree murder. The case raised questions about police use of force in homes and led to legislative changes for transparency and mental health response improvements.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#illinois#law-and-justice#law-enforcement
Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson convicted of Sonya Massey's murder
crime8 months ago

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson convicted of Sonya Massey's murder

A jury in Illinois found former police officer Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of Sonya Massey, an unarmed woman, after deliberating for 12 hours. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder but was convicted of a lesser charge, which could result in 4 to 20 years in prison, with the possibility of probation. The case centered around Massey's call for help and her subsequent shooting during a mental health crisis, with the jury determining Grayson's belief of self-defense was unreasonable.

via CBS News|
#court-verdict#crime#illinois