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crime2 years ago

Philadelphia Officer Cleared of Charges in Fatal Shooting of Eddie Irizarry: Judge's Ruling

A judge has dismissed the case against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial, who was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry. The judge cited a lack of evidence during the preliminary hearing. The district attorney's office plans to file an appeal, disagreeing with the decision. Body camera footage showed Dial approaching Irizarry's car with his gun drawn before firing six shots at close range. Dial's attorneys argue that he acted in self-defense, believing Irizarry had a gun. The police commissioner had previously announced Dial's termination for violating department rules.

via ABC News|
#crime#eddie-irizarry#judges-decision
music2 years ago

Rammstein Singer Till Lindemann Cleared of Sexual Assault Allegations in Germany

Berlin's public prosecutor's office has dropped its sexual assault investigation into Till Lindemann, the frontman for the rock band Rammstein, citing a lack of evidence. The investigation was launched after several women accused Lindemann of drugging them to engage in sexual activities. However, the prosecutor's office stated that it was unable to substantiate the allegations due to many being made anonymously. Lindemann's lawyers denied the claims, and commercial partners severed ties with him. The case highlights the need for increased awareness of abuse of power and sexual violence in the music industry and cultural sector.

via The New York Times|
#investigation#lack-of-evidence#music
crime2 years ago

"Prosecutors Present Evidence of YNW Melly's Alleged In-Car Murders in Closing Arguments"

Closing arguments were presented in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly, with prosecutors alleging that the shots that killed two fellow rappers were fired from inside the Jeep, contradicting the defense's claim of a drive-by shooting. The prosecution argued that Melly had been tracking the Jeep's location on his phone and that his co-defendant later admitted to fabricating the drive-by shooting story. The defense countered by highlighting the lack of evidence and motive, describing the prosecution's investigation as incompetent and incomplete.

via Rolling Stone|
#closing-arguments#crime#drive-by-shooting
crime2 years ago

St. Louis DA declines charges in Cinco de Mayo shooting case.

St. Louis District Attorney Kim Gardner refused to press charges against a woman involved in a Cinco de Mayo shooting that left two people injured due to a "lack of evidence," despite surveillance footage allegedly showing her wielding a gun. The suspect, Amber Booker, was arrested but released on Wednesday after prosecutors denied a motion to charge her with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Gardner's office said that Booker might be charged if additional evidence is brought forward. The male suspect involved is still on the run. Gardner has come under increased scrutiny for her approach to prosecution in St. Louis, where murder rates have hit a 50-year high.

via Daily Mail|
#cinco-de-mayo#crime#district-attorney
crime2 years ago

Soros-backed attorney declines to charge Cinco De Mayo shooting suspect due to insufficient evidence.

A woman arrested for her alleged role in a shooting during a Cinco de Mayo festival in St. Louis has been released from custody as the prosecutor's office refused to press charges due to a "lack of evidence" for each count charged. The prosecutor's office also said the victim refused to assist in the investigation. The decision not to charge the suspect comes nearly a week after the George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis resigned from her spot amid efforts from the Missouri attorney general to fire her for allegedly neglecting her duties.

via Fox News|
#crime#lack-of-evidence#prosecutor