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Judge grants appeal rights to convicted cop-killer who remains imprisoned for 1981 slaying

 Judge grants appeal rights to convicted cop-killer who remains imprisoned for 1981 slaying
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On Friday, a Philadelphia judge reinstated appeal rights to Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther who has been imprisoned since 1982 for fatally shooting an officer. According to WHYY, Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Leon Tucker agreed with Abu-Jamal’s lawyers that Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Ronald Castille shouldn’t have presided over the 64-year-old’s multiple appeals. Castille was a …

Four decades later, couple learns gynecologist used his own sperm to father their child: Lawsuit
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December 29, 2018

Four decades later, couple learns gynecologist used his own sperm to father their child: Lawsuit

A Florida couple has sued a Vermont-based gynecologist, alleging he used his own sperm during an insemination procedure that resulted in him fathering their child. Per the Rutland Herald, Cheryl and Peter Rousseau accused Dr. John Boyd Coates III of switching out sperm provided by an unnamed medical student resembling Peter and using his own instead. …

Carla Stefaniak Update: Family of woman killed at an Airbnb sues, says bad reviews of people being victimized at villa were deleted
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December 24, 2018

Carla Stefaniak Update: Family of woman killed at an Airbnb sues, says bad reviews of people being victimized at villa were deleted

The family of slain Florida woman Carla Stefaniak filed a lawsuit against Airbnb and property owners at a Costa Rican village after she was killed at while vacationing there. People reports that according to a lawsuit filed at the Hillsborough County Court on Thursday, bad reviews and comments associated with Villa le Mas, in San Antonio de …

Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case
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December 20, 2018

Judge declines to throw out Harvey Weinstein criminal case

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge declined to dismiss sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein Thursday, rejecting the latest push from the disgraced film producer’s lawyers to have his indictment thrown out. Judge James Burke’s ruling buoyed a prosecution that has appeared on rocky ground in recent months amid a prolonged defense effort …

Former officer files defamation lawsuit against Netflix and ‘Making a Murderer’ filmmakers
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December 17, 2018

Former officer files defamation lawsuit against Netflix and ‘Making a Murderer’ filmmakers

A former officer who investigated the murder of slain Wisconsin woman Teresa Halbach filed a lawsuit against Netflix and “Making a Murderer” filmmakers, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, on Monday, claiming aspects of the popular docu-series are false and defamatory. According to court documents obtained by WBAY Action 2 News, Andrew Colborn, who retired from Manitowoc County police force in March, …

Brief that aims to get Scott Peterson off death row blames attorney Mark Geragos for botching murder trial & making false promises
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December 10, 2018

Brief that aims to get Scott Peterson off death row blames attorney Mark Geragos for botching murder trial & making false promises

In a new habeas corpus brief released this week in connection with Scott Peterson’s 2004 murder conviction, attorney Mark Geragos is accused of botching the trial, which ultimately led to infamous killer’s death sentence in connection with his deceased wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner. According to court documents obtained by the Modesto Bee, defense …