Notorious Florida gang leader dodges the death penalty November 14, 2024 Corey Smith, convicted gang leader and murderer, no longer faces the death penalty as the state has decided to not move forward with the penalty. This decision comes after the court decided that the case was too old and too many witnesses were no
Federal judge in Idaho halts execution of a man on death row November 6, 2024 Thomas Eugene Creech was set to be executed in February, but execution team members were not able to find a viable vein. Convicted of committing over 5 murders, Creech's new execution date in November was postponed by a judge due
Robert Roberson, a Texas man, is the first to face execution for a shaken baby syndrome murder conviction October 17, 2024
Marcellus Williams executed in Missouri on September 24, after a long legal battle September 25, 2024 Marcellus Williams was executed on September 24th by the state of Missouri for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, a Missouri social worker and news reporter. The case has caused public outcry, as after Williams’ conviction it was discovered
As many as three dozen prosecutors from all parts of the state of Missouri will take part this week in a special three-day training in Kansas City led by Jackson County prosecutors, a rare instruction session focused on developing core skills in handling complex homicide trials. This training conference was initiated by the Association
A Massachusetts man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for a federal hate crime. On April 3, John Sullivan pleaded guilty to willfully causing bodily injury to a victim, identified in court papers only by his initials, G.N., through the use of a dangerous weapon
Contact Beth Parker Beth.Parker@apainc.org Nichole Parisi Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) September 5, 2024—Washington, DC—The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) has announced the appointment of Nichole (Nikki) Parisi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Parisi, current Chief Operating Officer (COO) and former General Counsel at APA, will succeed
For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs Defendant Also Pleads Guilty to Violating Housing Rights of a White Woman A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to two counts of interference with federally-protected activities, two counts of interstate threats and one count of interference with housing. Austin Schoemann, 30, of Wichita, admitted during his plea
Court vacates sentence for Utah death row inmate, upholds his conviction for 1985 murder July 25, 2024 Utah: The Utah Supreme Court vacated the death sentence given to Douglas Lovell for the kidnapping and murder of Joyce Yost in 1985. The court found issues with the handling of evidence containing mitigating and aggravating factors. Investigators
Man Accused of Killing Texas Deputy Charged with Capital Homicide Murder July 12, 2024 Texas: Deputy Fernando Esqueda, 28 was ambushed and killed allegedly by Ronnie Palmer early Thursday morning (July 11). Palmer was tracked down and, upon being surrounded, surrendered to law enforcement. https://sanangelolive.com/news/crime/2024-07-12/man-accused-killing-texas-deputy-charged-capital-murder Teenager murder suspect wanted in 3 different homicides is denied
