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Flynn
Chapter 1: Sentenced Sentenced for life. The blaring sirens still ring in my ears as I faintly hear the judge declare the Man’s sentence. Guilty. I know I tried my best to fight for this man and preserve his innocence, but I’ve failed, and the jury decided it best that he is found guilty. He was declared an accomplice to a brutal mass murder and heinous act performed by a cruel man issued the name “The Bull”. The Bull’s real name is Santigo Marco-Florez, but he earned his tag as “The Bull” after he was suspected of many brutal crimes committed for no reason.
By Burndown Meglynx6 years ago in Criminal
Why "The Innocence Files" is the Most Important Thing You Could Be Watching Right Now
According to the Innocence Project, a nonprofit legal organization that has fought to exonerate innocent men and women incarcerated in the U.S. since 1992, between 2.4% and 5% of all U.S. prisoners are estimated to be innocent. Considering that as of 2019, roughly 2.12 million people in the states are behind bars, this could potentially mean that just over 100.000 people are currently serving time for crimes they did not commit. Additionally, that is 100.000 people guilty of those crimes running free.
By malin evita6 years ago in Criminal
Poor Decisions
What do you do when you are forced to live with the poor decisions of other people? I have been contemplating this question for some time now and cannot come up with an acceptable answer. It is especially difficult because I have no recourse for these decisions, and I literally do have to live with them. I am forced to, regardless of the injustice. However, it doesn’t mean I have to like them, and it certainly doesn’t mean I am going to take them lying down.
By Sandy Shiner-Swanson6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Cop Hater Gets Caught
Irony wrapped in sarcasm and delivered on a bed of a twisted sense of an enigma fueled the details of this story. Aaron Swenson planned to go on a cop hunt. His misplaced hatred for the shield yielded him charges including terroristic threats against a police officer. The 36-year-old is associated with a group called “Boogaloo Boys.” This name stems from an Internet meme that slaps on the word “Boogaloo” to anything that ought to have a sequel. In this case, the second in a series according to these “Boys” is the American Civil War. It’s also a reference to the film Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: JayDaYoungan and JordanB arrested in Georgia, both youths in need of growing up
If only the hip hop genre had never been so enamored with the idea of Bonnie and Clyde. Today’s young warriors seek new ways of going up against the law with their significant other by their side. With JayDaYoungan and his accomplice in infatuation and crime JordanB, the couple has been charged with narcotics possession, firearm possession and tampering with evidence.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
7 Nigerian Celebrities Sentenced to Prison.
No one is above the law. Not even our favorite celebrities. Over the years, many of our favorite celebrities have had run-ins with the law. In fact, "run-in" is too light a word, that makes it sound like they were driving too fast or forgot to turn on their headlights.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Criminal
When Murder Repeats Itself
Martha McKay, age 63, was murdered on March 25, 2020 in her historic Arkansas home. A home you may recognize. It was featured in the movie The Client by John Grisham. Snowden House is a beautiful large sprawling colonial style home in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in Criminal
Electric
Characters: EMILY, a 23-year-old senior at University of Vermont (UVM). She is a biology major and very studious. If she’s not sleeping or working, she’s probably studying. She lives with LAUREN and DANA in an off-campus apartment. She and Lauren are close friends. She acts as a buffer between Lauren and Dana.
By Micah James6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: The Redemption of Richard Cephas
The case of Richard Cephas ought to be a bellwether for future convictions based on drug charges. Because he distributed cocaine, he found himself behind prison walls. This should enrage everyone to fight against drug laws. Cephas suffers from neutropenia that could worsen with a disease like COVID-19. So he shrugged. He broke free from the prison bars and fled from North Carolina where he had been locked up for his distribution charge. He escaped to his home state of Delaware.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
