All articles tagged with #overturned
A federal judge overturned the murder conviction of Karl 'Little D' Jordan Jr., who was accused of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002, citing insufficient evidence of motive related to a drug deal, while other charges against him and a co-defendant remain unresolved.
A 12-year-old Little League player from New Jersey, suspended for celebrating a game-winning home run with a bat flip, was allowed to play in the state finals after a judge overturned his suspension hours before the game, citing that Little League promotes bat flipping and the suspension was unjustified.
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel's murder conviction for the killing of Clive "Lizard" Williams has been overturned by the Privy Council in London, a decade after his initial conviction. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, argued that attempts to bribe jurors tainted the case. Officials in Jamaica will now decide whether Kartel will be tried again. The initial trial in 2014 resulted in Kartel and three co-defendants being convicted for Williams' murder, but Kartel continued to release music while behind bars and remained a prominent figure in Jamaican music.
A school bus overturned in Howard County, Maryland, with several kids reportedly injured, although none are believed to be seriously hurt. Emergency crews are on the scene evaluating the students for injuries. The bus was carrying students from Hammond Middle School in Laurel, Maryland, and the details of the crash are still unknown.
Kathleen Folbigg, once dubbed "Australia's worst female serial killer," may have her convictions for killing her four children overturned after spending 20 years in prison. A government inquiry recommended that an Australian court consider clearing her criminal record, following her pardon earlier this year due to new evidence suggesting the siblings died of natural causes. The inquiry concluded that the deaths were likely the result of rare medical conditions, rather than suffocation as alleged by prosecutors. Scientists worldwide had petitioned for Folbigg's release, and her lawyer welcomed the recommendation as a positive milestone in her journey to clear her name.
An overturned tanker near K-96 and Meridian in Wichita, Kansas, has caused road closures in the area. The tanker is leaking gasoline, prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place alert. The cause of the accident is unknown, and one person has sustained serious injuries. Emergency services, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, Wichita Police Department, and Wichita Fire Department, are at the scene.
A school bus driver and 12 children were injured when a school bus overturned on its way to Southwestern Elementary School in Suffolk, Virginia. The driver and children were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
A truck carrying chickens overturned on a busy metro Atlanta highway, blocking all northbound lanes and scattering live and dead chickens across the roadway. The driver was treated for injuries, and it took several hours for crews to clean up the crash and gather the surviving chickens. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
An overturned big rig on Highway 50 in Sacramento is causing a traffic delay as it is blocking three lanes. Two people had minor injuries but nobody needed to be taken to the hospital. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes.