All articles tagged with #guilty verdict
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of impeding a proceeding, a felony, related to her actions during a courtroom incident involving an illegal immigrant, while being acquitted of a related misdemeanor. The case highlights issues of judicial conduct and immigration enforcement, with sentencing yet to be determined.
Brian Walshe was convicted of first-degree murder of his wife Ana in 2023, with evidence including forensic analysis, internet searches on body disposal, and surveillance footage, despite his claims of her sudden death and panic-driven dismemberment. He faces life in prison.
Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, after pointing a rifle through a fence and planning to kill Trump during his golf game. The jury also convicted him on weapons and impeding federal agents charges, with a potential life sentence. The case highlights concerns over political violence in the US, especially amid recent threats against Trump.
Ryan Routh was found guilty on all charges for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a golf game in Florida, with evidence showing stalking and planning, though he never fired a shot. He faces potential life imprisonment.
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of poisoning her estranged husband's parents and aunt with deadly mushrooms in a beef Wellington, resulting in three deaths and one survivor, after a jury deliberated in a high-profile case that involved forensic evidence and testimonies, with sentencing to follow.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty on two of five counts in his sex trafficking trial, specifically related to prostitution, but was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The jury deliberated for over 12 hours before reaching a verdict, and Combs now faces a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The judge is currently considering bail before sentencing.
Wander Franco, a Tampa Bay Rays shortstop and former top MLB prospect, was found guilty of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic, receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence, which may effectively end his baseball career.
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault charge from 2006 in a retrial, while other charges were dismissed or resulted in acquittal, marking a significant development in his long-standing legal battles related to sexual misconduct allegations that fueled the #MeToo movement.
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree in New York, following a retrial that revisited allegations from three women, with the jury split on other charges. The case highlights ongoing issues of sexual assault and accountability in the #MeToo era.
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault in New York after a retrial, with the jury convicting him of assaulting Miriam Haley but acquitting him of assaulting Kaja Sokola, while a verdict on Jessica Mann's case is pending; this marks a significant development in his legal battles following previous convictions and the broader #MeToo movement.
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in a New York retrial, while being acquitted of other charges; tensions during jury deliberations were reported, and Weinstein remains incarcerated for separate convictions.
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of committing a criminal sexual act in New York in a retrial, with the jury convicting him of assaulting Miriam Haley but acquitting him of other charges, amid jury discord and ongoing legal battles related to his previous convictions and the #MeToo movement.
Derrick Thompson was found guilty on all counts, including five counts of murder, for a high-speed crash in Minneapolis that killed five women. The jury convicted him after evidence showed he was driving over 100 mph and ran a red light before the crash, which also involved drugs and a firearm in the vehicle. Thompson's brother testified that he was not driving at the time, and Thompson had prior convictions related to drug and firearm possession.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has urged a judge to maintain Donald Trump's guilty verdict in a hush money case, despite Trump's upcoming presidency. Bragg argues that the public interest in preserving the jury's decision outweighs Trump's request to dismiss the conviction. While acknowledging that Trump cannot be sentenced while in office, Bragg suggests options to delay sentencing until after Trump's term, emphasizing the importance of upholding the criminal justice system's integrity.
Two men, Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand, were found guilty in Minnesota for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a family of four migrants who froze while attempting to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a blizzard. The jury convicted them on multiple counts, including conspiracy to transport noncitizens and aiding in their attempted transportation for financial gain. The case highlighted the dangers of illegal border crossings and the prioritization of profit over human lives.