innocence
The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the American legal system and a right that should not be taken for granted.
Room 313 Is Never Booked
The Bellmoor Hotel was old, but not abandoned. It stood in the heart of a foggy New England town, with creaking wooden floors, ornate wallpaper faded with time, and a lobby clock that had stopped ticking sometime in the 1950s. The place had a charm—quiet, polite, always dimly lit.
By Muhammad Saeed8 months ago in Criminal
Erin Patterson murder trial
After overindulging in dessert, an Australian woman on trial for murder claims that she threw up the poisonous mushroom meal that killed her relatives. In connection with the beef Wellington lunch that was served at Erin Patterson's regional Victorian home in July 2023, she has pleaded not guilty to four charges, three of which involve murder and one of attempted murder. Prosecutors allege Ms Patterson deliberately served toxic death cap mushrooms, but only to her guests. The contaminated meal, according to her defense team, was a tragic accident that had also made their client sick. Ms Patterson told the court she had only eaten a small part of lunch but later consumed two-thirds of a cake, before becoming "over-full" and vomiting.
By ARJU RAHMAN 8 months ago in Criminal
Voices That Fade Too Soon
In a world where a screen can be a stage and a voice can echo across borders, some dreams still die in silence. On June 2, 2025, a bright light was extinguished in Islamabad. Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star and medical student, was shot twice in the chest by her cousin in her own home. Her crime? She dared to live, to speak, to dream in a world that still punishes women for having a voice.
By The Manatwal Khan8 months ago in Criminal
Retaliation . Content Warning.
Some victims leave punishment to judges and juries, confident that those individuals have their best interests at heart. Others feel the legal system is a joke, too slow, and often fails to provide justice in such a way they deserve. In these cases, victims and/or their families may take the law into their own hands and seek retribution outside the bounds of law.
By Criminal Matters8 months ago in Criminal
The Science of Smear Campaigns:
Smear campaigns don’t always arrive with torches and pitchforks. More often, they wear the mask of “concern,” “opinion,” or “public interest.” But make no mistake: beneath that mask is a coordinated psychological operation—one designed not just to criticize, but to destroy.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin8 months ago in Criminal
