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"Decades-Old Cold Case Verdict: Mother Found Not Guilty of Son's Murder"

Teresa Black has been found not guilty of murdering her 6-year-old son after a DeKalb County jury acquitted her on five of the six charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children, but found her guilty of concealing her son's death. The prosecution had portrayed Black as a negligent mother who failed to provide medical care to her son when needed, allegedly leading to his death, and then lied and concealed his death for years. The district attorney expressed disappointment at the verdict and stated that they still believe Black is responsible for her son's death.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#concealment-of-death #crime-and-justice #dekalb-county

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Jury Acquits 3 Tacoma Police Officers in Manuel Ellis' Death Case"

A jury has found three police officers not guilty in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, an unarmed Black man who died while in police custody in Tacoma, Washington. The officers were acquitted of charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter. Ellis died after being restrained, beaten, tased, and put in a spit mask by law enforcement. The defense argued that Ellis' death was not unlawful and pointed to his history of drug addiction and mental health issues. The case has sparked controversy and protests, with critics arguing that Ellis deserved to be treated with dignity and that the officers' use of force was excessive.

via ABC News|

#crime #manuel-ellis #not-guilty-verdict

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Bravon Tukes acquitted in second Starts Right Here shooting trial

Bravon Tukes has been found not guilty on all charges related to his alleged involvement in the Starts Right Here shooting in Des Moines. Tukes was accused of discussing the shooting with the gunman and giving him a ride after the incident. The jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all five charges. The verdict has evoked mixed emotions, with calls for healing and addressing the underlying issues in the community.

via WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather|

#bravon-tukes #crime #des-moines

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Verdict: Last 3 men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer found not guilty

The last three men charged in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have been found not guilty on all counts. Eric Molitor and twin brothers William Null and Michael Null were among the 14 men charged over the alleged plan to kidnap the governor at her vacation home in 2020. The jury reached its verdict after a three-week trial, with the defendants claiming they didn't know the true nature of the plot until the last minute. Previously, nine militia members were convicted, two were acquitted, and two pleaded guilty in connection with the alleged plot.

via ABC News|

#crime #gretchen-whitmer #kidnapping-plot

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Abby Michaels acquitted in fatal I-75 wrong-way crash.

Abby Michaels, the woman accused of killing three members of a family in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 75, has been found not guilty by a Montgomery County judge. The judge cited Michaels' untreated mental illnesses, including borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychogenic non-epileptic seizure disorder, and bipolar disorder, as a factor in his ruling. Michaels' charges were in connection to the deaths of Timmy and Karen Thompson and their 10-year-old daughter, Tessa. The Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office expressed disappointment with the verdict and plans to continue fighting for justice for the victims.

via Dayton Daily News|

#borderline-personality-disorder #crime #mental-illness

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Abby Michaels acquitted of all charges in fatal wrong-way crash.

Abby Michaels, who was charged with six counts of murder and three counts of vehicular homicide in connection to a wrong-way crash that killed three members of a Mason family in 2019, has been found not guilty by a Montgomery County judge. Michaels' defense argued that childhood trauma and a psychogenic seizure caused her to lose control of her car, while prosecutors claimed she knowingly and recklessly caused the deaths of the Thompson family. The four-day trial featured testimony from Michaels' ex-husband, the man she was dating at the time of the crash, and others.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati|

#abby-michaels #crime #montgomery-county