jury
The right to trial by an impartial jury is a defendant's constitutional right; explore this pivotal duty to assess the evidence, deliberate and deliver a verdict.
Death Song: A Chilling Tale of Murder and Justice
Death Song, also known as Ten Little Slaves, Ten Little Negroes, or Then There Were None, is one of Agatha Christie's most famous and influential novels. Published in 1939, it tells the story of ten strangers who are invited to a remote island off the coast of England by a mysterious host. When they arrive, they are greeted by a gramophone recording that accuses them all of crimes that they have committed and escaped punishment for.
By Brent J. Smith2 years ago in Criminal
The Many Faces of Resilience. Content Warning.
The experience of being raped is one that no woman should ever have to endure. Yet, sadly, it is a harsh reality that many women around the world face every day. Despite the trauma and pain inflicted upon them, these women continue to rise above their circumstances and display incredible strength and resilience. Their stories are a testament to the human spirit and the power of survival. In this blog post, we will explore the many faces of resilience through the inspiring stories of women who have survived rape and are reclaiming their lives.
By Muhamed Bash2 years ago in Criminal
The Sunday Detective Club
Five people in the sleepy village of Willowbrook, where retirement was the standard, were desperate for one final adventure. These were retired individuals who had dedicated their life to developing distinctive abilities, and they were eager to apply them. They formed a detective club every Sunday, meeting in the comfortable confines of Willowbrook Retirement Center with the goal of cracking the cold cases that had bewildered the local police for years.
By Tinyiko Shitlhangu2 years ago in Criminal
Ethics and the Death Penalty
In January 2020, the state of Georgia carried out the execution of Donnie Cleveland Lance, convicted of murdering his ex-wife and her boyfriend in 1997. Lance's case was far from straightforward, however. At the heart of it was a fierce debate about the death penalty itself, issues of mental competency, and the anguish of the victims’ loved ones.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Delaware Murder-for-hire trial starts in Wilmington involving money and revenge
An eighteen-year-old, Shiheem Durham, received a bullet in his skull in Dover, Delaware in 2020. While sitting in a Ford Explorer, he got shot because of a retaliatory action against Jamil Green. Those who found their way to the news article, including Deonte Robinson, 22, Khalil Dixon, 26, Tyrie Burton, 24, and Jason Calhum, 20, who is said to be the gunman behind Durham’s death.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Criminal
Echoes of Privilege
In December 2014, a tragic event shocked the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and the larger community when cyclist Tom Palermo lost his life in a hit-and-run accident. The driver who initially fled the scene was Heather Cook, an ordained Bishop in the church. This case raised difficult questions about justice, forgiveness, accountability, and the examination of conscience.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Justice or Overreach?
Despite widespread objections, Kansas enacted a law in the '90s authorizing the state to detain sex offenders beyond the end of their criminal sentences. The underlying premise: protecting the general public, with children at the forefront, from future sexual assault. But did the law succeed? The law targeted offenders deemed “sexually violent predators” enabling the state to detain them in mental institutions.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Unintended Homicide to Death Row
Rickie Lee Fowler's path to death row began long before he lit the match that sparked one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. By examining his traumatic childhood and violent history, we gain insight into how he became capable of such reckless cruelty.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Costa Palmas Scandal: Investigating Jason Grosfeld's Role in the Alleged Civil Conspiracy Scheme
Introduction: A Paradise Marred by Scandal Costa Palmas, a haven of tranquility on Mexico's Baja California coast, was recently thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The peace of this picturesque paradise was shattered when allegations of civil conspiracy surfaced, implicating Jason Grosfeld, a once-respected figure in the community and son of prominent Blackrock Shareholder James Grosfeld. This news story series dives deep into the Costa Palmas scandal, investigating Jason Grosfeld's alleged role in the civil conspiracy scheme, examining the evidence, and exploring the potential consequences of these damning accusations.
By Muddasar Rasheed2 years ago in Criminal
Man On Trial for Philly and Delaware Murders
The time doesn't seem to be on his side, despite the defense arguing "reasonable doubt." Keith Gibson is accused of ending the lives of multiple people, including a 28-year-old Leslie Ruiz-Basilio. She worked at a T-Mobile Elsmere, Delaware. The signs outside of an establishment reflecting the deep sentiment and sorrow that the neighborhood expressed showed in English and Spanish. Apparently, the woman on the forefront was her mother according to the sign reading, “You mistreated my poor girl” and the stride in the picture seems sure, true.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Criminal
A Stolen Rembrandt
In the hallowed halls of the world's most prestigious art museums, a hushed reverence surrounds the works of the great masters. Among them, Rembrandt's paintings have a unique ability to mesmerize, telling tales of a bygone era with strokes of a brush. But one fateful night, the art world was shaken to its core when a Rembrandt masterpiece vanished, setting in motion a captivating story of theft, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
By Rajesh kumar 2 years ago in Criminal
