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California Judge Faces Trial for Alleged Murder of Wife During Domestic Dispute

Wednesday, February 19

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Southern California judge is on trial for the murder of his wife, following an incident where he allegedly shot her during an argument at their home. The trial for Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson commenced on Wednesday, with prosecutors...

Laken Rileys last moments retraced during trial on Georgia nursing students murder

Tuesday, November 19

(ATHENS, Ga.) -- The last moments before Laken Riley was killed while out on a run on the University of Georgia's campus were shown in court Tuesday on the third day of the trial involving the murder of the 22-year-old nursing student.The Augusta University...

Prosecutors in Daniel Penny trial to rest their case Monday

Monday, November 18

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office are expected to rest their case Monday against Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran who is charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the chokehold death of a homeless man aboard a New York City subway...

Laken Riley case: Bench trial set to begin for murder suspect

Friday, November 15

(ATHENS, Ga.) -- A bench trial is set to begin Friday for the suspect accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus.The suspect, Jose Ibarra, waived his right to a jury trial this week. Judge H. Patrick Haggard...

Man who helped Daniel Penny restrain Jordan Neely speaks at trial

Wednesday, November 13

(NEW YORK) -- A Bronx man who helped Daniel Penny restrain Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car last year ”jumped in and tried to help” so Penny could release his chokehold, according to the man’s testimony Wednesday at Penny’s manslaughter and...

Suspect accused of killing Laken Riley waives jury in murder trial

Tuesday, November 12

(ATHENS, Ga.) -- The suspect

Judge sets new trial date in Sarah Palins libel lawsuit against The New York Times

Tuesday, November 12

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday set a trial date for April 14 in the libel lawsuit that Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee,

Delphi double murder trial: Jury reaches verdict in killing of teen girls

Monday, November 11

(DELPHI, Ind.) -- The jury has reached a verdict in the high-profile Delphi, Indiana, double murder trial on the fourth day of deliberations.The verdict will be read Monday afternoon.Delphi resident Richard Allen is charged in the murders of best friends Abby Williams, 13, and...

Trial of alleged Delphi murderer Richard Allen continues as he maintains his innocence

Thursday, November 7

(DELPHI, Ind.) -- The small town of Delphi, Indiana, is reeling with grief and shock after the horrific double murder of two teenage girls in broad daylight, forever changing the lives of those who knew and loved the victims.Now, seven years later, one man...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to stand trial in April 2025 on federal corruption charges

Friday, November 1

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21, 2025, a judge said Friday.The date upset the defense, which argued for a schedule that could end the trial no later than early April...