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A federal judge in New York has ordered that Pedro Hernandez, convicted of the 1979 kidnapping and murder of Etan Patz, must be retried by June 2026 or be released, following a court ruling that Hernandez's original conviction was wrongful due to legal errors and lack of physical evidence.
A federal appeals court has ordered a new trial or release for Pedro Hernandez, convicted of killing Etan Patz in 1979, citing flawed jury instructions regarding Hernandez's confessions, which were obtained under questionable circumstances and lacked physical evidence.
Karen Read was found not guilty on serious charges in her retrial for Officer John O'Keefe's death, but Norfolk DA Michael Morrissey has remained silent, drawing criticism and calls for his resignation amid debates over prosecutorial decisions and justice system transparency.
A juror from the Karen Read retrial, Paula Prado, has spoken out, expressing her belief that Read was not responsible for John O'Keefe's death after initially suspecting her, citing unresolved doubts and technical explanations during the trial. Prado expressed emotional relief at the not guilty verdict and a desire for further investigation to find the true responsible party.
Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder in her retrial related to the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, after nearly two months of testimony and complex evidence analysis, including challenges to circumstantial evidence and investigation credibility.
Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial ended in disarray as the jury foreperson refused to deliberate on a remaining rape charge, leading to a mistrial. The case follows his 2020 conviction, which was overturned, and sets the stage for a third trial. Weinstein faces new sentencing on his sexual assault conviction, while his legal team plans an appeal. The case highlights ongoing issues in the #MeToo movement and Hollywood's reckoning with sexual misconduct.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial ended in a mistrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberations, but he was found guilty on one count of criminal sexual act. A new trial is expected in the fall, and Weinstein remains incarcerated due to previous convictions. The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings related to Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct.
Harvey Weinstein, awaiting verdict in his New York sex crimes retrial, expressed regrets for acting immorally but insisted his actions were never illegal or criminal, while discussing his decision not to testify and reflecting on his past convictions and legal strategy.
Manhattan prosecutors are evaluating new sexual misconduct claims against Harvey Weinstein and may seek a new indictment before his retrial on rape charges later this year. Weinstein's lawyer dismissed the possibility of additional accusers strengthening the prosecution's case.
Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom as prosecutors indicated more accusers might testify in his New York retrial, following the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction. The retrial is expected after Labor Day, and Weinstein's lawyer has been cautioned against intimidating witnesses. The New York Court of Appeals ruled that the previous trial allowed too many unrelated testimonies, leading to the conviction being overturned. Weinstein remains in custody due to a separate Los Angeles conviction.
The Netflix documentary "What Jennifer Did" delves into the shocking 2010 murder of Toronto mom Bich Pan and the attempted murder of her husband, Huei Hann Pan, allegedly orchestrated by their daughter, Jennifer Pan, and her co-conspirators. The convictions of the perpetrators have been overturned due to improper jury instructions, leading to planned retrials. The Canadian Supreme Court is considering an appeal filed by prosecutors, creating uncertainty about the case's future. Despite the legal complexities, the high-profile nature of the case and substantial evidence suggest that a retrial is likely.
Amanda Knox faces a retrial in Italy over a slander conviction for wrongly accusing a bar owner of murdering British student Meredith Kercher. Knox, who spent four years in prison before being acquitted of Kercher's murder, sought to have the conviction dropped based on a European court ruling in 2019. The retrial was ordered by Italy's top court, and Knox's absence from the proceedings was attributed to her caring for her young children in the US. The slander conviction challenge was made possible by a recent reform to Italy's criminal procedure code. Knox and her ex-boyfriend were acquitted of Kercher's murder in 2015, while the only person definitively convicted, Rudy Guede, was released from prison in 2021 and is now under investigation for alleged abuse.
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh was denied a retrial by a South Carolina judge after his defense team failed to prove that the Colleton County Clerk of Court tampered with the jury during his trial. Despite testimonies from jurors and witnesses, the judge sided with the prosecution and denied the motion for a new trial. Murdaugh's attorneys hinted at a possible appeal, emphasizing the unsettled nature of the law in this area.
Cardell Hayes has been convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith, nearly eight years after the incident. The jury acquitted Hayes of attempted manslaughter in the shooting and wounding of Smith’s wife. Hayes, who had previously been convicted in 2016, was released on bond after the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed nonunanimous verdicts. The retrial concluded with the jury reaching a guilty verdict, and Hayes faces up to 40 years in prison.
Cardell Hayes was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 killing of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith and could face up to 40 years in prison. The jury acquitted him of attempted manslaughter for injuring Smith's wife. The retrial came after the original conviction was overturned due to nonunanimous verdicts being outlawed. Prosecutors argued that Hayes fired needlessly, while the defense claimed he acted in self-defense. The case involved a traffic crash and a confrontation in which Smith was shot eight times, while evidence showed he was intoxicated at the time.