Man sentenced for attempted murder expected to face court on new charges
Matthew John Davey, already serving an 18-year sentence for attempted murder, faces new charges related to intimidating his ex-girlfriend from prison.
Duke lacrosse false rape accuser Crystal Mangum released from prison after murder conviction: reports
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.
Trial for Kim Gómez: 23 years in prison requested for the accused of the girl's murder
The prosecutor has requested a 23-year prison sentence for the accused in the murder case of 8-year-old Kim Gómez after a fatal incident during a robbery attempt.
Teen killer stabbed boy, 14, in heart and boasted about 'murder' in rap video
A teenager has received the youth equivalent of a life sentence after fatally stabbing a 14-year-old boy in Manchester and later boasting about it in a rap video.
The man who murdered his mother in Huittinen was found not guilty – the court did not impose a sentence
A 29-year-old man has been found not guilty for the murder of his mother in Huittinen due to mental incapacity, despite admitting to the crime.
The Lubka family submits an appeal complaint
The family of slain entrepreneur and politician Andris Lubka has filed an appeal against the 18-year prison sentence given to Igor Hait.
Revisable permanent prison sentence for the caregiver who strangled an elderly man outside the hospital, hid his body in a barrel with lime, and stole 64,500 euros
A caregiver in Madrid has been sentenced to a revisable permanent prison term for the murder of an elderly man he was supposed to care for, alongside charges of theft.
Murder Trial Against 19-Year-Old: 15-Year-Old Stabbed – Prosecution Calls for Long Juvenile Sentence
A 19-year-old woman is facing a lengthy juvenile sentence for the murder of a 15-year-old, as prosecutors demand 14 to 15 years in prison, while the defense argues for a much lighter sentence.
35-year-old appeals conviction for Stjørdal murder to the Supreme Court
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.
Indigenous man who cleaned up after murder bragged Gladue ‘discount’ would half his sentence
An Indigenous man received a 6.5-year sentence for being an accessory to murder, after boasting about a potential sentence reduction due to the Gladue principles.
Báez Sosa Case: One of the Rugby Players in Prison Requests Nullification of Sentence and a New Trial
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.
One of the convicts in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa requested nullification of the sentence and a new trial
Lucas Pertossi, convicted in the murder case of Fernando Báez Sosa, has requested the nullification of his sentence and a new trial.
After sentence annulled, former sergeant of the trisal has new jury set for killing teenager
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.
Man from Rovaniemi struck another man in the head with an axe - the court upheld a four-year prison sentence for attempted murder
A man from Rovaniemi received a four-year prison sentence for attempted murder after he attacked another man with an axe in his home last year.
Lithuanian immigrant who killed a girl hears sentence in England: life imprisonment
A Lithuanian man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Lincolnshire.
Indigenous killer’s race a mitigating factor as appeal court reduces his jail term
An Indigenous man in Ontario has had his life sentence for murder reduced to 12 years for his role in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a disabled man.
The Court of Appeals Upheld the Life Sentence in the Hervanta Murder – Also Sentenced the Other Perpetrator
The Turku Court of Appeals has upheld a life sentence for Elias Leo Laine, who was convicted of murder in Hervanta, Tampere, while another accomplice received a sentence for negligence.
Brute who murdered ex plays with his nipples in eerie photos posted from jail
Darryl Crenshaw, serving a 78-year sentence for the murder of Ashley Peoples, is seeking companionship from prison through a dating profile.
Two convicted after murder in Eskilstuna - man shot dead at a bus stop
Two individuals have been convicted in connection with the murder of a man who was shot dead at a bus stop in Eskilstuna, with an 18-year-old receiving the longest sentence.
The DNA of a cigarette butt allows a man to be sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager in California in 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.
Court authorizes family and intimate visits to convicted killer in massacre that killed 7 in Sinop
A court in Brazil has granted murderer Edgar Ricardo de Oliveira the right to have intimate and family visits while serving his sentence for a massacre that claimed seven lives.
The Supreme Court confirms the 14-year prison sentence for the murderer of Juana Canal
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.
Double life sentences for the 39-year-old for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Ilia in 2024
A 39-year-old man received a double life sentence and 13 years in prison for the rape and murder of his 11-year-old niece in Ilia, Greece, with no mitigating circumstances recognized by the court.
The man was convicted of attempted murder of a two-year-old. Now the sentence has been overturned.
A man in his thirties, convicted for attempted murder on a two-year-old, has had his sentence overturned by the Supreme Court of Norway.
The sentence of a man who lived with the body of his girlfriend has been increased - over ten years in prison
A Finnish court has increased the prison sentence of a man who killed his girlfriend and continued to live with her body for several weeks before it was discovered.
Murder at bus stop 91: life sentence after six years
An Egyptian man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder of a 28-year-old Moroccan, aided by two accomplices, at a public bus stop in Milan in June 2020.
The prosecution has requested a 45-year prison sentence for Hashim Thaçi, leader of independent Kosovo
The prosecution is seeking a 45-year prison term for Hashim Thaçi, accused of war crimes including murder and torture.
Pichincha Court summons four sentenced as material authors of Fernando Villavicencio's murder for appeal hearing
A Pichincha court has summoned four individuals convicted of the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio to present their appeal for a reduced sentence.
'Devil in the Ozarks' gets more prison time for escaping, now in supermax facility
Grant Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," has been sentenced to an additional 13 years for escaping prison while serving an 80-year sentence for rape and murder.
Court confirms 24 years for attempted murder of a man who doused a woman with gasoline and set her on fire
A Czech court has upheld a 24-year prison sentence for David Anderka, who attempted to murder a woman by setting her on fire.
Killed with a hammer: the life sentence of the ex-boyfriend annulled for the second time
The Italian Supreme Court has annulled the life sentence of Davide Fontana for the murder of Carol Maltesi, leading to a third appeal process concerning premeditation in the case.
B.C. man receives life sentence in killing of girlfriend, RCMP says
A British Columbia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Melissa Blimkie.
Killed Carol Maltesi, the life sentence for Davide Fontana annulled for the second time
The Italian Supreme Court has annulled the life sentence of Davide Fontana for the second time in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Carol Maltesi in January 2022.
At least 22 stabs to the upper body: life sentence for attempted murder of wife in front of their son
A man named Samson K. has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of his wife, whom he stabbed 22 times in front of their young son.
Father killed the mother of three children in Vantaa - now presents a claim to the court
A man in Vantaa is appealing a life sentence for murdering his wife after he stabbed her 13 times in a fit of rage related to perceived dishonor.
Diabolik Murder, Life Sentence Confirmation Requested for Calderon: "It's a Mafia Crime"
In the appeal for Calderon's life sentence, the prosecution asserts that the murder of Fabrizio "Diabolik" Piscitelli is a mafia-related crime, highlighting the significant influence of organized crime in specific areas of Rome.
Martina (22) reacts to ex-boyfriend's sentence: - Unfair
Martina Voce reacts strongly to her ex-boyfriend's nine-year prison sentence for attempted murder and severe bodily harm, feeling it is too lenient given her ordeal.
Domokos Prison: New data on the murder of a Greek convict - What the authorities are examining
An investigation is underway regarding the fatal shooting of a Greek inmate serving a life sentence at Domokos prison, with unresolved questions about the circumstances of the incident.
Who is Juliana Peres Magalhães? The Brazilian au pair who received the maximum sentence after a pact of love and death
Juliana Peres Magalhães, a Brazilian au pair in Virginia, received a 10-year prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a double murder case, despite her cooperation with authorities as a key witness.
Tampere Hotel Murder Suspect, 25, Awaiting Judgment on Bail – Then a 22-Year-Old Woman Was Found Dead in a Room
The 25-year-old suspect in the Tampere hotel murder case was awaiting his sentence on bail when a 22-year-old woman was discovered dead in a room.
Life sentence for the man who murdered his father and father's partner in Lievestuore – the convicted was sane
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the double murder of his father and his father's partner in Lievestuore, Finland.
Villerupt Shooting: The Accused Appeals His 30-Year Sentence for 'Attempted Murder'
Abdelkrim Bellot has appealed his 30-year sentence for attempted murder following a shooting that injured five people in Villerupt.
26-year-old fit enough for prison
The 26-year-old suspect in the Christmas murder case in Rönninge is deemed not to have a serious mental illness, allowing for a potential prison sentence.
Life sentence for deadly shooting in Malmö
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a peer in Malmö.
Assessment of Kian Moulton's ‘lenient’ sentence for the murder of Leo Ross
Kian Moulton, 15, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, has his minimum sentence reviewed by the Attorney General's Office.
The return of ‘Mini Lic’ to Mexico: Outstanding debts with the Government and Los Chapitos
Dámaso López Serrano, known as 'El Mini Lic', is set to return to Mexico after serving a prison sentence in the United States, where he faces serious charges related to drug trafficking and the murder of a journalist.
Paulina Lebbos Case: 20 Years After the Murder, the Best Friend Admitted to Covering Up the Crime and Faces a Three-Year Prison Sentence
Virginia Mercado, the best friend of Paulina Lebbos, confessed to covering up her murder and agreed to a three-year prison term, which is pending judicial confirmation.
Over 10-Year Prison Sentence for Porvoo Shotgun Incident: A Father Stepped in Front of His Daughter and Was Fatally Shot
A Finnish man has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for fatally shooting another man during a confrontation over a debt, while his daughter narrowly avoided being injured.
The Basque Government allows one of the murderers of López de Lacalle to leave prison and serve his 30-year sentence at home
The Basque government has granted former ETA member Asier Arzalluz a prison benefit enabling him to serve his sentence at home after being convicted for the murder of intellectual José Luis López de Lacalle.
One of five judges wanted to mitigate the punishment of a mother who killed her child
A judge expressed a desire to lessen the sentence for a mother who was convicted of killing her child in Iceland.