Gold Bribery Case: U.S. Senate Bob Menendez Sentenced To 11 Years, Wife Faces 54 Months
Bob Menendez is also the first U.S. senate who was found guilty of acting as a foreign agent, apart from being convicted of bribery and fraud.
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Athena Strand’s Father Breaks Down, Asks Jury to Sentence Killer to Death
On April 16, Athena’s father, Jacob Strand, testified in court and urged the jury to make the right decision and sentence Tanner Horner to death.
Two Men Pleaded Guilty to Running a Nationwide Rental Scam and Bagging $9 Million
Two cousins who ran a nationwide holiday rental scam had bagged $9 million and pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Pope John Paul II’s Attempted Murder: Revisiting One Of Vatican’s Most Chilling Mysteries
Pope John Paul II's assassination attempt before masses at the Vatican City still remains one of the most unresolved mysteries.
Oklahoma Man Who Killed Girlfriend, 7-Month-Old With Hammer Set for Execution After Clemency Denied
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board unanimously denied clemency for Raymond Eugene Johnson, sentenced to death for the 2007 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her infant daughter. His execution is set for May 14.
She Was Followed Home, Killed — Then the Killer Changed Appearance With Plastic Surgery: Inside the Moriah Wilson Murder
The 2022 killing of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson shocked the sports world. Here’s how the investigation unfolded, how Kaitlin Armstrong was captured, and why the case is back in focus.
Hawaii Doctor Planned Wife’s Birthday Hike — Then Allegedly Smashed Her Head 10 Times With a Rock, Screaming ‘You’re Done’
A Hawaii doctor is on trial for attempted murder after allegedly attacking his wife with a rock during a hike in Oahu, shouting threats after discovering her “emotional affair.”
Dad Shoots Newborn Daughter in Head and Leaves Her to Die in Snow-Filled Tree, Gets Life Sentence
A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his newborn daughter in 2021 after leaving her in freezing conditions. He will be eligible for supervision after 45 years.
HIV-Positive Home-Invasion Rapist Who Assaulted Woman in Her Sleep Freed After Serving Just 11 Years, Sparking Outrage
Roberto Detrinidad will be released by May 5 if California Governor Gavin Newsom does not intervene against the parole order.
Wisconsin Teen Who Murdered Parents to Fund Trump Assassination Plot Sentenced to Life
Nikita Casap murdered his mother and stepfather in Wisconsin as part of a plot to assassinate Donald Trump and ignite a political revolution.
Blood Brothers: How the Erik and Lyle Menendez Murder Case Became Made-for-TV Fodder
Here is a recap of the case against Lyle and Erik Menendez. The duo was convicted of killing their parents and now reside in the same California prison.
The Skinny on Fatty Arbuckle: How a 3-Day Labor Day Bash Turned into Hollywood’s First Scandalous Trial
Fatty Arbuckle, a silent-movie icon, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman. After a series of trials, he was acquitted, but his career never recovered.
How Two Wealthy Chicago Teenagers Attempted to Commit the 'Perfect' Murder (FPD CASE VAULT)
Here's a look at an early 'trial of the century' outside of Chicago. Loeb and Leopold were accused of murdering their cousin.
The Murder Trial of Sam Sheppard: Did He Kill His Wife? Mystery Remains 60 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Sam Sheppard was accused of murdering his wife in Ohio. But, a media circus led to his first conviction being tossed. Here is the story of the murder and trials.
The Lindbergh Baby Trial: A Fascinating Case Still Discussed Nearly 100 Years Later (FPD Case Vault)
The kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby drew international headlines and remains one of America's most infamous cases.
A Texas Woman Stabbed Her Husband 193 Times and Buried Him in Their Backyard — She's Now Free (FPD CASE VAULT)
After suffering years of alleged abuse, a woman in Texas armed herself with two knives and stabbed her husband 193 times.
A Decade After A Teen Went Missing On A Spring Break Trip To Myrtle Beach, Her Killer Confessed To His Crimes.
The man who kidnapped and assaulted Brittanee Drexel during a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to prison.
Jury Reaches Verdict On Father And Son Charged In Kristin Smart Murder Case
Kristin Smart went missing in 1996 and her case went cold. Police later arrested a father and son in the murder investigation. A jury reached a verdict in the case.
Inside The Criminal Mind: What's next for Johnny Depp And Amber Heard After The Defamation Verdict
What should the next steps be for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard after the verdict in the defamation case. A psychologist breaks it down on where they should go.
He was convicted of two cold-case murders in Washington. Here is why prosecutors will again have to prove he's a killer.
A new trial has been granted for a man convicted of cold case murders after a jury issue. DNA genealogy helped identify the suspected killer.
A jury decided the fate of disgraced tech star Elizabeth Holmes. Here is what they ruled.
A federal jury handed down its verdict in the case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. She was a tech star, but faced accusations it was all a scheme.
Jury reaches verdict on whether Jeffrey Epstein's pal Ghislaine Maxwell is a sex trafficker
A federal jury in New York gave its verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case. She was the mistress to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in prison.
Jury reaches verdict in Minnesota police shooting where officer believed she was using a Taser
A jury in Minnesota has given its verdict in the shooting of Daunte Wright. Officer Kim Potter thought she was using a Taser when she shot Wright in a traffic stop.
Jury hands down verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse shooting case. Here's what they decided.
A jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial for Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin. He shot and killed two people during police protests but claimed self-defense.
Closing arguments set for Kyle Rittenhouse trail, jury to soon decide fate
Kyle Rittenhouse's fate will soon be decided by a jury as lawyers give their closing arguments in his murder trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The case is about a shooting during protests.
'I defended myself': Live updates as Kyle Rittenhouse takes the witness stand in his murder trial
Follow along for updates as Kyle Rittenhouse testifies during his murder trial in Wisconsin. He shot and killed two people during police protests.
Defense, prosecutors paint different pictures of Kyle Rittenhouse shooting. The question is, was it self-defense?
The trial against Kyle Rittenhouse has started in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with lawyers giving opening statements. He shot people during police protests, but was it self-defense?
Federal jury hands down verdict in R. Kelly trial regarding sex crimes. Here's what they decided.
A federal jury handed down its verdict in the trial against singer R. Kelly. He was facing accusations of having sex with children and other crimes.
Jury reaches verdict in Robert Durst murder trial. Here's what they decided.
Robert Durst, a suspected serial killer, was found guilty of killing his friend in California. The murder is one of three that prosecutors say he committed.
'He’s pure evil': Man sentenced to prison for stabbing a college coed more than 100 times in case of mistaken Uber
A South Carolina jury gave its verdict in the murder case over the killing of Samantha Josephson and a mistaken Uber. The suspect was sentenced to prison for killing the college student
Coed thought she was getting into an uber. Instead, it ended with her being stabbed more than 100 times.
Attorneys gave the jury the first details of the killing of Samantha Josephson in Columbia, South Carolina. She got into a car she thought was an uber and was murdered.
Colorado school shooter opened fire on his classmate. He could soon spend life in prison.
A Colorado teen who shot and killed a classmate and injured others in a school shooting was found guilty of murder. He faces life in prison on the charge.
Judge hands down two decade prison sentence for Derek Chauvin in killing George Floyd
Ex-Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin was sentenced to prison for murdering George Floyd during an arrest in May 2020. Floyd's family spoke at a sentencing hearing.
Derek Chauvin to learn his prison fate today for killing George Floyd duirng an arrest
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is set to be sentenced on June 25 for the murder of George Floyd during an arrest. Chauvin choked Floyd to death.
Phil Spector: The story of how the man went from music mogul to convicted murderer
Phil Spector was one of the most sought music producers in their industry. But, drugs, alcohol and mental health problems sent him on a spiral that ended in murder.
Is Derek Chauvin a cruel murderer or average Joe doing his job? Sides lay out arguments ahead of sentencing
Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd in Minnesota and awaits sentencing. The sides laid out how long he should stay in prison in the latest update.
A quarter-century after a 14-year-old was murdered in Idaho, a family finally saw the killer convicted
An Idaho jury convicted a man of murder for the death of a 14-year-old in 1995. The cold-case killing is now solved and the suspect will head to prison.
Illegal immigrant found guilty of killing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbets as she went out for a run.
The man who killed Mollie Tibbets in Iowa was found guilty of murder following a trial. He will now await his sentencing and faces life in prison.
Stunning testimony: Mollie Tibbett's accused killer says duo kidnapped him, forced him to help in the murder
Mollie Tibbetts was murdered in 2018 and left in an Iowa cornfield. The illegal immigrant accused of killing her told about how he was forced to participate in the murder.
'No Evidence': Defense gives details on Robert Durst as his murder trial restarts
Real estate heir Robert Durst is on trial for the alleged killing of his friend Susan Berman. Prosecutors say the killing was to cover up another murder.
Found dead in a cornfield: Lawyers give opening statements in trial over Mollie Tibbetts' death
Mollie Tibbetts was reported missing and later found dead in a cornfield. The suspect in her murder faces trial in Iowa this week. Lawyers started by giving opening statements.
'He blew her brains out': Murder trial against real estate heir Robert Durst resumes
Real estate heir Robert Durst is back on trial and accused of murder. The trial resumed after a 14-month break because of COVID-19 concerns. Prosecutors restated their case.
'I have never seen any remorse': The case and trial against Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh
In 1995, a bomb tore through a federal building in Oklahoma City. Timothy McVeigh was the mastermind behind the plot and his trial was the biggest case since O.J. Simpson.
Derek Chauvin said his murder trial was not fair and his conviction should be tossed
Derek Chauvin filed a request to have his verdict tossed because he says he did not receive a fair trial. Ex-cop Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd in Minnesota.
Derek Chauvin 'particularly cruel' during George Floyd murder, state claims as it asks for stiff sentence
Convicted murderer Derek Chauvin is set to be sentenced in June for killing George Floyd. Lawyers from both sides discussed what sentence he should receive from a Minnesota judge.
'No one to blame...but himself': SC cop who shot a black man in the back to remain in prison
A federal judge rejected an appeal by Michael Slager for his shooting of Walter Scott in South Carolina. Slager, a former cop, shot Scott in the back.
Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty. Ex-Minneapolis cop awaits prison sentencing fate
A jury handed down its verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chauvin, a former police officer, was involved in Floyd's arrest.
Jury set to decide Derek Chauvin's fate in case over George Floyd's death
The jury has started its discussions to try and reach a verdict in the case of Derek Chauvin, who was charged with murder in connection to the death of George Floyd.
The world waits: Jury set to deliberate in George Floyd trial after lawyers gave final comments
Lawyers gave their final statements in the Minnesota trial against Derek Chauvin in connection to the death of George Floyd. The jury will now deliberate the murder charge.
Jury set to decide the verdict in Derek Chauvin's murder trial. Here is when it might happen.
Both sides in the Derek Chauvin murder trial have rested their case. The jury will soon decide whether the former police officer murdered George Floyd during an arrest.