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Crystal Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape and later murdered her boyfriend, has been released from prison in North Carolina after serving a portion of her sentence.

A 35-year-old man convicted of murdering 20-year-old Linea Bjørnnes in Stjørdal has announced plans to appeal his conviction to the Supreme Court of Norway.

A 35-year-old man convicted of the murder of 20-year-old Linea Bjørnnes in Stjørdal has appealed his sentence to the Norwegian Supreme Court.

A new book examines the controversial Garlasco murder case, particularly focusing on the acquittal and subsequent conviction of Alberto Stasi, and suggests the narrative around his innocence is still alive among some.

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.

The conviction of those involved in Marielle Franco's murder does not conclude all ongoing legal actions related to the case, with 14 people already found guilty and more trials expected.

Lucas Fidel Pertossi, one of the rugby players convicted in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, is seeking to nullify his conviction and undergo a new trial, claiming his defense was compromised by a shared legal strategy with co-defendants.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court convicted brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years and 3 months in prison for planning the murder of city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro.

Anielle Franco stated that the conviction of those responsible for her sister's murder serves as a response to societal disrespect towards her sister's death.

The former sergeant of the Military Police, Erisson de Melo Nery, faces a new jury trial for the 2017 murder of a 13-year-old boy, after his previous conviction was annulled.

A Polish man, Piotr P., has been imprisoned for over 20 years for a murder he did not commit, as new evidence points to another individual being responsible for the crime.

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

The Hino Town incident, a murder case from 1984, is set for a retrial after new evidence surfaced, raising questions about the initial conviction and the lengthy judicial process.

Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for the 1984 Hino Town murder case, potentially exonerating the deceased former defendant.

Bahija El Boussetaoui expresses her relief over the conviction of Massimo Adriatici, who killed her brother Younes, while emphasizing that justice requires prison time, not just monetary compensation.

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the Supreme Court to convict five individuals charged with the murder of politician Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, in 2018.

Defense lawyers for Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão believe in their innocence but expect their conviction in the Marielle Franco murder case as they are set to be judged by Brazil's Supreme Court.

Massimo Adriatici, a former security councillor of Voghera, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the intentional murder of Younes El Boussettaoui, with the incident occurring in July 2021.

Rodney Wayne Williams has lost his appeal to overturn his conviction for the murder of a pregnant teenager, Tiffany Taylor, who disappeared in 2015.

The Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's Office (PGR) has gathered sufficient evidence to seek the conviction of those accused of ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.

DNA recovered from a cigarette butt has led to the identification and conviction of the murderer of a 13-year-old girl in California after 44 years.

DNA analysis from a cigarette butt has led to the identification and conviction of the murderer of a 13-year-old girl, closing a cold case from 1982.

Advancements in forensic genetics have led to the conviction of James Oliver Unick for the 1982 murder of Sarah Geer in Sonoma County, California, resulting in a life sentence without parole.

The ITV drama 'The Lady' chronicles Jane Andrews' journey from royal aide to criminal as it details the events leading to her murder conviction.

An expert claims that newly revealed issues in the Post Office Horizon scandal suggest a man wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder may be innocent.

The article reflects on the ongoing pursuit of justice for the murdered journalists, Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová, eight years after their tragic deaths.

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld a 14-year prison sentence for Jesús Predales, the murderer of Juana Canal, rejecting his appeal against the conviction.

A Texas judge has declared four men innocent in the long-standing yogurt shop murder case from 1991, resolving a case that affected their lives for over three decades.

A man in Paraíba was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend after a violent incident, and it has come to light that he has a prior conviction for domestic violence against an ex-girlfriend.

Brazilian club Vasco AC has officially signed goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes, who was previously convicted of murder, sparking controversy.

Greg Lynn, convicted in 2024 for the murder of Carol Clay, applies for bail ahead of a retrial for the murder of Russell Hill after his previous conviction was overturned due to trial irregularities.

Tony Martin, a farmer with a controversial past, left his £2.5 million estate to pub landlady Jacqueline Wadsley after his murder conviction was overturned.

Thilaskasiri Suwarisge, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his video blogger wife, is appealing the conviction, admitting only to manslaughter.

New evidence suggests that Omar Benguit, convicted of murder 23 years ago, was framed by police, with witnesses alleging they were coerced into false testimony against him.

A BBC Panorama investigation raises serious questions about judicial errors and deliberate evidence tampering in the case of Omar Bengit, who has spent 23 years in prison for the 2002 murder of South Korean student Jeong Ok-sin in Bournemouth.

UK ministers have struggled to revoke Wayne Couzens' public sector pension following his conviction for the murder of Sarah Everard, and are exploring legislative options to address the issue.

The ITV series 'The Lady' will explore the life of Jane Andrews, a former royal aide, and her descent into crime, culminating in a murder conviction.

Alex Murdaugh's attorney is seeking to have his murder conviction overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, citing allegations of jury tampering by a former court clerk.

A man confessed to murdering a pharmacy employee in Brazil because he was jealous that the victim planned to study at the same college as his wife, leading to his conviction and a 16-year prison sentence.

Psychiatrist Roope Tikkanen seeks to appeal his murder conviction for the killing of his wife, requesting to be judged instead for manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter.

The appeal process for a woman's conviction in the Løten murder case commences today at the Hamar court, where she challenges her 16-year prison sentence for the murder of Ole Andreas Sønstvedt.

Thirty years after being convicted of a quadruple murder, Dany Leprince's quest for justice receives support from the prosecution for a review of his case due to new evidence.

The article discusses the controversial conviction of Robert Matuszewski for the brutal murder of Agata S., despite his claims of innocence and the appellate court's repeated annulments of his sentence.

Three men have been convicted for the murder of a prison officer and for corrupting two minors during a robbery in Itaquaquecetuba, with a sentence of 30 years and 10 months in prison.

München faces challenges as it becomes Germany's most expensive rental market, an AfD candidate is disqualified for a past murder conviction, and the official design for the 2026 Oktoberfest is revealed.

An Osun State High Court has sentenced three men to death by hanging for murder, following their conviction on charges including conspiracy and unlawful possession of human parts.

Silvia Bronchalo speaks publicly for the first time about her son Daniel Sancho's conviction for the murder of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta during her upcoming television appearance.

The Allahabad High Court acquitted a nearly 100-year-old man who had been accused of murder, emphasizing the lengthy appeal process and the social consequences he faced over the four decades since his conviction.

The appeal of the brutal murder case of 35-year-old Joanna, which occurred in 2022 in the center of Larissa, has started in the appeals court after the initial conviction of the foreign national to life imprisonment for intentional homicide.