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Bryan Kohberger 1 day ago

Idaho judge denies Bryan Kohberger's 'bushy eyebrows' motion

Bryan Kohberger's trial will proceed with key evidence after a judge denied a defense request to block eyewitness testimony about "bushy eyebrows" in the Idaho student murders case.

Karen Read 1 day ago

Karen Read prosecutor wants to block defense from blaming after-party guests, pet dog in opening statement

Prosecution motion filed in Karen Read case to limit defense strategy to blame law enforcement or dog for Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death.

Karen Read 1 day ago

Karen Read judge grants defense video access, allows dog bite experts – with limits

Judge issues key rulings in Karen Read murder retrial, granting defense access to surveillance video and allowing expert testimony on potential dog bites.

Luigi Mangione 2 days ago

Luigi Mangione assassination case signals DOJ shift on death penalty in blue states, expert says

Luigi Mangione's defense is ramping up its fight against the death penalty early in a federal case in the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Bryan Kohberger 2 days ago

Idaho judge issues order on Kohberger's bid to have his family guaranteed courtroom seating

University of Idaho murder trial developments: Judge orders prosecutors to show which Kohberger family members will testify as witnesses, and why, by April 25.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Karen Read judge sets last-minute deadline on crash reconstruction experts central to her defense

Judge Beverly Cannone set a Friday deadline for Karen Read's defense team to reveal details about crash reconstruction firm ARCCA, a key element in her upcoming murder retrial.

Homicide 2 days ago

Slain mailman's family slams Alvin Bragg's office over reduced charges for trans killer: 'She'll kill again'

Manhattan DA offers 15-year deal to Jaia Cruz for the fatal stabbing of USPS carrier Ray Hodge, raising questions about NYC's handling of repeat offenders.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Unfazed Karen Read stares down lingering questions about 'dog bites,' texts with retrial ready for kickoff

Massachusetts court holds its last hearing ahead of Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in 2022.

True Crime 3 days ago

Menendez brothers' family accuses DA of violating victim protection law after showing graphic photo in court

Family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are accusing Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office of violating Marsy's Law after graphic crime scene images are shown in court.

Karen Read 4 days ago

Karen Read jury selection comes to a close, revving up 2nd murder trial in death of John O'Keefe

All 12 jurors and six alternates were empaneled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements. The case had needed just two more jurors since Friday came to a close with 16 of 18 selected.

Karen Read 4 days ago

Karen Read's true-crime documentaries may impact second trial: court docs

Karen Read's out-of-court statements, including on true-crime documentaries, could come into play at her second trial over the death of boyfriend John O'Keefe.

Karen Read 5 days ago

Karen Read and John O'Keefe: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend during a snowstorm, is set to go on trial for a second time after the first ended with a hung jury.

Luigi Mangione April 11

Luigi Mangione's defense files motion to preclude death penalty in his federal case

Luigi Mangione's defense team is asking a federal judge to throw out the possibility of the death penalty in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Migrant Crime April 11

NJ governor accused of harboring violent illegal criminals, DOJ launches probe

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced a federal probe into Democratic NJ Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin.

Karen Read April 11

Murder defendant Karen Read says she would've 'cheered' OJ Simpson verdict as she prepares for 2nd trial

Karen Read says she would've "cheered" the OJ Simpson verdict if it happened today, in a reversal from her original reaction to his double murder trial.

Bryan Kohberger April 10

What went Bryan Kohberger's way — and what didn't — at evidence motions hearing

Bryan Kohberger asked Idaho Judge Steven Hippler to remove key pieces of evidence ahead of his murder trial, but many rulings did not go his way.

Karen Read April 10

Karen Read jury selection enters home stretch with 15 of 16 chosen

The Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, just needs one more juror before Karen Read's second trial in the death of John O'Keefe can kick off.

Bryan Kohberger April 9

Idaho prosecutors say they will call ‘a few’ of Bryan Kohberger’s family members to testify at trial

Idaho prosecutors told a Boise judge Wednesday they plan to call relatives of student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger to testify at his upcoming trial.

Karen Read April 9

Karen Read asks Supreme Court justice for emergency stay of trial with jury selection underway

Karen Read's legal team is asking for her second murder trial to be put on pause pending a petition to the Supreme Court arguing she is facing double jeopardy.

Jeffrey Epstein April 8

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre leaves hospital after crash with school bus

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has left an Australian hospital a week after she was involved in a crash with a loaded school bus that made international headlines.

Karen Read April 8

Defense lawyers urged to reexamine convictions led by fired Karen Read detective

Michael Proctor's firing from the Massachusetts State Police over his handling of the Karen Read investigation could be a wake-up call to defense attorneys.

Jeffrey Epstein April 7

Anonymous Epstein accuser recants sexual slavery claims against Moviefone co-founder

Anonymous Jeffrey Epstein accuser drops sex trafficking and slavery lawsuit against Moviefone co-founder and prominent psychiatrist Henry Jarecki.

Karen Read April 5

Karen Read's second trial heads into weekend without full jury seated

Ten of 16 jurors have been selected for Karen Read's second murder trial in the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe as the court breaks for its first weekend.

Karen Read April 4

True crime reporters blocked outside courthouse where Karen Read is on trial file First Amendment lawsuit

Two true crime reporters have filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts State Police for allegedly blocking them outside the courthouse where Karen Read is on trial.

Jeffrey Epstein April 4

Jeffrey Epstein accuser's school bus accident story under fire from parents

Parents of Australian children who were riding a bus involved in a crash with Virginia Giuffre are slamming her version of events and defending the driver.

Karen Read April 4

Karen Read appeals double jeopardy ruling to US Supreme Court

Karen Read's lawyers have taken her double jeopardy appeal to the United States Supreme Court with her second trial underway in the death of John O'Keefe.

Karen Read April 4

Probe of town police in Karen Read case finds no sign of 'conspiracy to frame' slain officer's girlfriend

An independent agency found no evidence of a cover-up by the police department in Canton, Massachusetts, in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

Karen Read April 3

Karen Read judge sued over 'buffer zone' keeping protesters away from courthouse

An anti-protester "buffer zone" around the Norfolk Superior Court where Karen Read is on trial in the death of John O'Keefe is challenged in a federal lawsuit.

Mass Shootings April 2

Covenant School trans shooter plotted Nashville attack for years, kept notebooks with plans: final report

Nashville police have released their final report on the Covenant School shooter Audrey Hale, who killed three children and three adults in March 2023.

Karen Read April 2

Karen Read jury selection: Dozens in pool already have an opinion on the case

Dozens of potential jurors told a Massachusetts judge they already had opinions on the Karen Read-John O'Keefe murder case before arriving in court Tuesday.