5 h. ago SJC denies new trial for Philip Chism, upholds conviction for murder of Danvers teacher

The Supreme Judicial Court upheld sentences against Philip Chism, who raped and murdered Danvers High School math teacher Colleen E. Ritzer in 2013. The post SJC denies new trial for Philip Chism, upholds conviction for murder of Danvers teacher appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago Supreme Court throws out death sentence, murder conviction of Okla. death row inmate

The court reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial.

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18 h. ago Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial

The Supreme Court has tossed out the murder conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma's Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial.

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4 d. ago Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie convicted of attempted murder

Hadi Matar faces up to 25 years in prison for the attack that left the 77-year-old writer blind in one eye.

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4 d. ago New Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions

Los Angeles' newly-elected District Attorney Nathan Hochman said on Friday that he has asked the court to reject the Menendez brothers' request for a new trial.

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4 d. ago Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of attempted murder and assault

Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of attempted murder and assault  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago Georgia Supreme Court upholds Dougherty Co. man’s murder conviction

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Dougherty Co. man’s murder conviction  WALB

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7 d. ago What to Know About Leonard Peltier, Activist Released From Prison by Biden

Mr. Peltier’s murder conviction and two life sentences, stemming from a 1975 shootout with F.B.I. agents on a reservation, have been widely criticized.

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